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You can now visit Nelson Mandela's prison...on Google
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Five days ahead of Freedom Day, Google Street View has expanded into Robben Island, the former political prison that once housed Nelson Mandela.
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Google trekkers toured the island and prison with their cameras for four- to five-hour stretches to capture the scenery.
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Former South African President Nelson Mandela spent 18 years on Robben Island. Now, anyone can tour his cell from their home computer or mobile phone.
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Former political prisoner and Robben Island tour guide Vusumsi Mcongo provides video annotation of the tour. Mandela's cell (pictured) measured 2-by 2 meters (6.5-by 6.5 feet). As Mandela was 6-foot tall, it was a tight squeeze.
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The tour covers many pivotal areas of the prison, including the recreational hall (pictured), where table tennis and pool was played and movies were sometimes shown.
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