Visit Berlin Virtually
With the platform Twinity, one can take virtual walks around the city centre and even meet Mayor Klaus Wowereit.
Twinity, which was released online at the beginning of September, provides a close-to-life animated version of Berlin. By logging in and creating an avatar, or virtual self, visitors can walk around the city. Every house is placed exactly where it is in real life, say the developers, company Metaversum.
Of course, the goal is to make money, so if you want to live in virtual Berlin, or shop, or advertise, you have to pay in a fantasy currency, which resembles real dollars and euros.
Now who is to say Berlin isn’t a place for innovation.
The animation is very life-like – except for the street style, which has been upgraded to chic business looks for the web version from the usual funky Berlin mix. I guess you might have to come here in person to fully experience this city after all.
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