(18 May 2009 3:30 pm)

MUMBAI: AOL has announced the launch of a new site where itsat.com which serves as a guided tour of iconic pop culture landmarks from music, film and television, complete with photos and background stories on why the landmarks are famous.

The interactive site lets consumers play an important role by submitting landmarks to be included on the map. Where It’s At is powered by MapQuest and it’s one of 30 new sites MediaGlow plans to launch this year.

AOL Music VP Bill Crandall says, “whereitsat is the ultimate pop culture treasure map that we get to build together with our audience.

“We created a powerful online consumer experience that encourages our audience to embrace landmarks around the country that have become iconic experiences. We are very excited to be bringing whereitsat.com to pop culture enthusiasts everywhere.”

Among the landmarks to discover is the real 'Hotel California' the hospital from Grey’s Anatomy and Napoleon Dynamite’s high school. All the points are plotted on the map so consumers can plan their own themed tours.

Whereitsat.com is part of the AOL Entertainment Network, which includes AOL Music, Moviefone, AOL Television, BlackVoices, Asylum and Urlesque.

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