23 incredible comparison photos of the past and present of cities
Recently, the editor browsed the past and present photos of some famous cities. Through these photos, we can gain insights into the dynamics of human beings and the environment we are now adapting to.
These cities have been developed through trade and commerce; there are also some cities that have been reconstructed from wars and natural disasters; the development of cities is incredible. Let’s enjoy it!
1. Dubai
Dubai
The Persian Gulf is a span of 10 span_span northwest of the Arabian Sea that extends into the northwest of the continent. 's Dubai is located here, when Dubai was known as a fishing village and trading port. established an international airport here in the 1970s as a stopover point. The area is famous for its oil trade. Today, Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the region, and it is also a tourist attraction.
2. Singapore
Singapore
Singapore in Southeast Asia is still undertaking land reclamation projects with the goal of increasing the available land area. Since the 1960s, Singapore has increased the total land area by about 23% (approximately 130 square kilometers) through reclamation, and this situation will continue in Singapore until at least 2030.
3. Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
is well known,People have lived in the Seoul area of South Korea for thousands of years. Once, it was a walled city, surrounded by a circular wall to protect the people living in it. Trade with the West only began in the early 1990s. Today, Seoul, South Korea is already a world economic and financial center, as well as the location of some Fortune Global 500 companies.
4. Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, had to completely rebuild a large area and its population after the Second World War. Today, Tokyo is now the most populous city in the world.
5. Sydney
Sydney
Evidence from archaeological excavations shows that Australian indigenous people have lived in this waterfront city for more than 30,000 years. This colonized city is in the midst of the Great Depression affecting many people all over the world. Sydney's famous harbour bridge provides employment opportunities for many people. Today, Sydney is ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world.
6. Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Fortaleza, the most famous city in Brazil, is the most famous city in the coastal area of Fortaleza. The 20-kilometer beach is a popular destination for Brazilian and overseas tourists. Today, it is the fifth largest city in Brazil with a population of more than 2.3 million.
7. Athens
Athens
Athens! For about seven thousand years,This has always been a densely populated area. Athens was built in a coastal basin surrounded by hills and four mountains, and now covers an area of more than 400 square kilometers (250 square miles).
8. Berlin
Berlin, Germany
It is said that Berlin in northeastern Germany is the most heavily bombed city in history. During World War II, large areas were destroyed. The city then took about 50 years to be separated by a wall separating its residents. This is the famous Berlin Wall , now the German capital Berlin, is now one of the most prosperous European cities.
9. Paris
Paris, France
The early days of Paris were the homeland favored by many artisans and intellectuals, and it has been like this for centuries. Its most famous Eiffel is one of the most well-known and most visited buildings in the world, and it is also on the wish list of many people.
10. London
London, England
London, the capital of England, is a city with thousands of years of history. One of the most unique neighborhoods of must be the Covent Garden. It was built in the 17th to 18th centuries of and has been well preserved to this day. Locals and fashionable tourists flock here in their spare time. Even if you are a frequent visitor, Covent Garden will always surprise you.
11. New York
New York, USA
New York,The most densely populated city in the United States. In the 1932 photo, you can see the Empire State Building built in 1930, as well as other early buildings. Fifty years later, in 1988, modern skyscrapers became the icon of New York. By the time the twin tower of the 2013 World Trade Center is gone. It can be seen that is not an exaggeration in the development of New York, USA, leading the world.
12. Los Angeles
Los Angeles
What many people don’t know is that from 1821 to 1847, Los Angeles was actually part of Mexico. Hollywood Hills later merged with the city. Some skyscrapers can only be seen in downtown Los Angeles , and the rest are mainly low-rise buildings.
13. San Francisco
San Francisco
In 1906, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in San Francisco, USA, which destroyed most of the city. The St. Francis Hotel, located on the right side of Union Square, survived the earthquake with only minor damage. The original building on the left of this picture was not successfully preserved.
14. Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong was a colony of the British Empire from the 1840s to the 1990s, except during the Japanese occupation of World War II. In the black and white image on the left, you can see the British influence, not only in the style of cars and British double-decker buses,It is also reflected in the brand on the street sign. The sovereignty of Hong Kong returned to China in July 1997.
15. Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul in Turkey is a transcontinental city. It is separated by the sea water of Bosphorus , covering the land areas of Europe and Asia. When the black-and-white photos were taken, around the beginning of the 20th century, Istanbul was supposed to be the capital of Turkey. Now he is a popular tourist destination for historical buildings.
16. Rome
Rome
The amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy is the largest amphitheater ever built, nearly 2000 years after it was built between 70 and 80 AD Still standing tall. In its heyday, people thought it could hold an audience of up to 80,000 people. Over the years, it has been destroyed by earthquakes and stone robbers, but in Rome, it is still an important place to pass.
17. Toronto
Toronto
Canadian multicultural Toronto has faced major reconstruction several times. In 1904, Toronto was destroyed by a fire that destroyed most of the downtown area, and then in the 1950s, it was further damaged by a hurricane . Today, the city has grown and includes a number of modern high-rise buildings for commercial and residential purposes.
18.Madrid
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain,It is a historical heritage city. A cinema built in 1923, located in the center of Madrid. To this day it is still a fully functional cinema, showing movies every day. It is the famous Cine Dore cinema.
19.Dublin
Dublin
The prosperity of the Irish capital "Dublin" has fluctuated since the seventh and eighth centuries. The infamous Guinness Brewery was established here, dating back to 1759. In 1916, the Irish War of Independence and later Northern Ireland "trouble" caused Dublin to go through some difficult times, but in the past few decades, Dublin is now rapidly expanding and growing.
20. Casablanca
Casablanca
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and one of the largest cities on the African continent. Part of its urban area has been demolished and rebuilt several times. Morocco gained independence in the 1950s and is now a major city and world economic and financial center.
21. Milan
Milan
Milan, Italy is home to this impressive Gothic cathedral, built between 1386 and 1577, the largest in the world One of the churches. Milan is now known as one of the major fashion capitals in Europe. It is a mixture of modern and ancient and covers an area of 1,900 square kilometers (730 square miles).
22. Moscow
Moscow
For many people in the world,Moscow in Russia has always been a mystery, even though it is one of the largest megacities in the world. Since the disintegration of the former Soviet Union in the early 1990s, Moscow's economy, population, and urban expansion have all grown.
23. Havana
Havana, Cuba
Cuba’s "Havana" was once a playground for the rich and famous. From the 1920s to the 1950s, American movie stars and mafia gangsters flew to casinos and club parties here. Today, Havana is usually described as three cities in one, with Old Havana, the central business district of Vedado, and the suburbs.
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