In just a few decades, many cities around the world have transformed, showcasing their rapid development.
The world has experienced incredible growth over the past 100 years, and many people would be amazed to see comparison photos illustrating how much has changed. Famous cities like Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Hong Kong (China) bear little resemblance to their early 20th-century selves, while cities like Dubai didn’t even exist at that time.
Before-and-after photos of these beautiful cities will surely provide you with a fresh perspective on these familiar landmarks.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2000 and now
Seoul, South Korea – 1900 and now
Singapore – 2000 and now
Tokyo, Japan – 1945 and now
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 1930 and now
Sydney, Australia – 1932 and now
Shenzhen, China – 1964 and now
Bangkok, Thailand – 1988 and now
Athens, Greece – 1862 and now
Toronto, Canada – 1930 and now
Berlin, Germany – 1945 and the 1990s
Hong Kong, China – 1980 and now
Jakarta, Indonesia – 1960 and now
London, United Kingdom – 1920 and now
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1920 and now
New York, USA – 1962 and now
Shanghai, China – 1987 and now
Los Angeles, USA – 1940 and now