You can now visit Nelson Mandela's prison...on Google

By Daisy Carrington, for CNN

Updated 1434 GMT (2234 HKT) April 22, 2015

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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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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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 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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