15 Photos That Show How Much Famous Places Have Changed

Some of the world’s most recognizable places haven’t always looked the way they do. Streets that are now packed with tourists were once quiet neighborhoods, famous landmarks stood surrounded by empty spaces, and entire skylines existed before the buildings we instantly associate with them were even built. Old photographs make these changes surprisingly easy to appreciate because they put two versions of the same place side by side. The differences can be dramatic, but sometimes the most fascinating details are the small ones hiding in the background. These photos offer a glimpse at how familiar places slowly became the landmarks we know today.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2000 And Now

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Seoul, South Korea – 1900 And Now

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Vilnius, Lithuania – 1900 And Now

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Singapore, Republic Of Singapore – 2000 And Now

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Tokyo, Japan – 1945 And Now

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – 1930 And Now

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Sydney, Australia – 1932 And Now

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Shenzen, China – 1964 And Now

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Fortaleza, Brazil – 1975 And Now

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Bangkok, Thailand – 1988 And Now

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Athens, Greece – 1862 And Now

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Toronto, Canada – 1930 And Now

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Berlin, Germany – 1945 And 1990s

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Jakarta, Indonesia 1960 And Now

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Melbourne, Australia – 1920 And Now

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