11 Places Whose Dramatic Changes Left Us Trembling

Whether natural or constructed, landscapes can change drastically over just a couple of decades, just as it quickly happened to Abu Dhabi, or slowly as in the case of New York. However, when we look back over the years, decades, or even centuries, it can be shocking to compare 2 pictures of the same place and see just how much everything is radically different — just like the cases presented below.

1. Dubai then and Dubai now

2. Mer de Glace in the 1890s and in the 2000s

3. New York in 1905 and now

4. Shanghai in the late 1920s and now

5. London in 1892 and now

6. Cairo in 1904 and now

7. Seoul in 1894 and now

8. Paris in 1887 and now

9. Berlin in 1764 and now

10. London in 1751 and now

11. The Sydney Opera House in 1967 and after construction

Which city is your favorite? Which one would you like to visit and why?