2022
20 years ago, Harry Potter began his story at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, unlocking the imaginations of Muggles everywhere.
Conjured up by author J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the U.S.) has sold more than 450 million copies in 79 languages since its initial publication on June 26, 1997. The worldwide pop-culture phenomenon grew to include six more Harry Potter books, a few literary spinoffs, a movie franchise, and a hit two-part play.
To celebrate this anniversary, Google Earth’s storytelling platform, Voyager, takes you on a global tour (no portkey needed) of real-world places inspired from and by the Harry Potter universe. As fans might expect, the journey begins at Platform 9 ¾ at London’s King’s Cross. Other stops include the London market that stands in for Diagon Alley in the films, the Edinburgh cafe where J.K. Rowling wrote, and the Orlando amusement park where Muggles can buy a wand, ride a Hippogriff and drink some butterbeer.
Grab your broomstick and take flight with Google Earth’s Voyager.
Do you have a favorite Potter-related spot?
Image credit: Brianna DaSilveira
@JillE i am a great potter fan , just wached all the movie series , my cousin reads all the books and stuff , unfortunately i have not been to any of the potter related places or theme parks , but in future for sure, yesterday i was going to the news paper and saw that it was 20 year potter anniversary and thought of posting it in connect here but since i have never been to any of the places i did not do it.
@JillE and @TraciC what is your favorite group ?
mine is
- Salazar Slytherin. LOL !
