Which city holds a special place in your heart? Is it the vibrant coastal city of Miami in South Florida, or the economic powerhouse that New York represents? Each of these cities has its distinctive culture, architecture, and skyline. Although it’s true that your favorite city might have been quite different not too long ago. It’s interesting to see how some cities have managed to maintain their historical allure, while others have adopted a sleek, modern aesthetic. From Tokyo to Dubai, we present to you 25 fascinating before and after city photos that will stun you.
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Los Angeles, California - 1878 and now
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Moscow, Russia - 1896 and now
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1990´s and now
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London, UK – End of 19th century and now
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Chicago, Illinois – 1909 and now
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Tokyo, Japan – 1920´s and now
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Toronto, Canada – 1930 and now
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Taipei, Taiwan – 1st half of the 20th century and now
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Boston, Massachusetts – 1920´s and now
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 1980´s and now
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Buenos Aires, Argentina – 1950´s and now
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Singapore – 1970´s and now
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Panama City, Republic of Panama – 1930´s and now
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New York City, New York – 1920´s and now
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Fortaleza, Brazil – 1970 and now
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Berlin, Germany – 1945 and now
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Hong Kong – 1960´s and now
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Sydney, Australia – 1950 and now
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Miami, Florida – 1930´s and now
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Seoul, South Korea – 1950 and now
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Jakarta, Indonesia – 1960 and now
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 1975 and now
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Nairobi, Kenya – Early 1960´s and now
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Beijing, China – 1950´s and now
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