VeroMaps: frequently asked questions
What is VeroMaps?
VeroMaps is a free map and story feed of forgotten, hidden and little-known places. Each place has its story, its location and photos, so you can learn what happened somewhere before you go. The atlas has 74,138 places, mostly in Europe.
Is VeroMaps free?
Yes. Every place, story and filter is free for everyone and there is no monthly limit. VeroMaps Plus is optional support for the project: it adds a golden supporter badge, free streak freezes, a 50 GB photo vault and watch export. You can also support VeroMaps with any amount you choose.
Where do the places and stories come from?
Places come from Wikidata and OpenStreetMap, and stories and photos from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, plus photos taken by explorers on site. Each place page names its sources and licences (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA, OpenStreetMap data is ODbL).
Are the stories true?
Stories are taken from documented sources and shown with their source, and places that explorers have visited are marked. VeroMaps does not invent history. If you find a mistake, tell us on the contact page and it will be corrected.
How do I find places near me?
Open Explore and switch on Nearby. VeroMaps uses your GPS position if you allow it, or the city your network points to, to show places around you with the distance. You can also browse a city page or the map.
How do I add a place or a photo?
Sign in, then add a place, take a live photo at the spot, or add a photo from your gallery. A photo from the gallery counts as a match when its location data shows it was taken at the place.
Can I get one story a week by email?
Yes. Sign up with your email on the Weekly story page. You confirm your address first, get one hidden place and its story each week, and can stop with one tap. No account is needed.
What are groups?
Groups collect places around a theme, such as Forgotten History, Hidden Secrets or Photo Spots, or around a community. You can join free groups, chat in them, and creators can offer paid groups.
Is there an app?
VeroMaps works in any browser and can be installed on a phone from the Get App page. An Android app is available through Google Play for testers while it rolls out.
Which languages does VeroMaps support?
The interface is available in 22 languages: Dutch, English, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Flemish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Belarusian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Italian, Finnish, Czech, Romanian and Turkish.
How is VeroMaps different from Google Maps?
Google Maps is built for directions and businesses. VeroMaps is built for the story behind a place: what it was, what happened there and why it matters, with a feed you can scroll like short videos.
How do I contact VeroMaps or report a problem?
Use the contact page on veromaps.com. You can report a wrong place, a wrong photo, a bug, or ask for your data to be removed.