never forget the past, cities development during years

We have witnessed many advances in architecture, urban planning, engineering and technology from 100 years ago until today. So it is not surprising that urban areas are also changing rapidly. Here in this post you can see historical images of the largest cities in the world and to see how these cities have changed.

London (England)

The Old Royal Navy College and the Queen's House are pictured below. In the picture above, we see that the banks of the River Thames are covered with chimneys of many factories. Next to Wharf Island, next to Dog Island, Lime House and Spruce were some of the busiest piers in the world. After 1960, the port industry along the Times River faded, and the docks were completely closed by 1980.

Kenar Wharf looks completely different in the 21st century. Factory chimneys have long been replaced by state-of-the-art skyscrapers. While the old Royal Navy College and the Queen's House remain. The old wharves are considered to be the financial centers of London and a significant commercial area. Progress here is so rapid that by 2019, 76 new skyscrapers were built in central London.

Vegas

Fremont Street, downtown Las Vegas, can be seen in this 1953 image. At the time, the Golden Nugget was one of the most iconic resorts in Las Vegas. The area where the resort is located is home to the Apache, Alcortz and Mint hotels.

After a while, Las Vegas grew up with an urban development program, and today Ferment Street looks very different. Although the Golden Nugget Resort is still open and the surrounding hotels have been completely closed since 1953, since 1995 a shopping mall with new attractions and resorts has completely changed the look of Ferment Street. Ferment Street is closed to cars with urban development and is covered with a large canopy.

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

The government office building, originally built to house the British colonial government in Kuala Lumpur, opened in 1897 and was photographed in the early 1900s. The decorated buildings were the largest symbol of Kuala Lumpur at the time.

Today, the Malaysian capital looks different. After the declaration of Malaysia's independence from Britain, the country's growth accelerated. It was not long before the Petronas and Kuala Lumpur towers appeared on the city skyline. Since then, government offices have been renamed the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which now houses the Malaysian Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

San Francisco (USA)

The photo below shows pictures of the old city of San Francisco. Although some high-rise buildings had previously appeared in the city's economic zone, urban planning projects in the 1950s and 1960s focused on the extensive reconstruction of neighborhoods and the construction of new freeways.

About seventy years later, the growth of San Francisco became apparent. Although traces of old San Francisco can still be seen, the city has changed completely.

Shanghai (China)

The famous Bond Boulevard along the banks of the Huangpu River is home to many European-style buildings. This image shows several berths for small boats in Shanghai.

Almost a century later, the landscape of Shanghai changed completely. Although some of the buildings from 1927 still exist, the rest of the city has changed a lot. The streets behind the runway with high-rise buildings and old piers have become a promenade.

Berlin (Germany)

The Berlin Cathedral has been one of the most historic and important sites in Berlin since the 15th century. This historic building was badly damaged in World War II and its reconstruction did not begin until 1975. Berlin had become the capital of the newly established German Empire at the time of the photo below. The city later underwent extensive changes due to the damage caused by World War II. The existence of these changes was not surprising.

The reconstructed cathedral is very different today from the previous cathedral, and the details of the central dome and its old façade have been lost.

Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Founded as a fishing village in the early 18th century, Dubai has come a long way in achieving its current status. The city played an important role as a trading post before the discovery of oil due to its proximity to Iran. The city of Dubai also grew steadily after the discovery of oil. In the photo we see a subset of artificial canals that were located along the shoreline of the Persian Gulf.

This photo was taken more than 15 years later. In this photo, the growth and development of Dubai can be clearly seen. At this time, the first phase of Dubai Marina's construction development has officially been completed, and it is expected that 120,000 people will live in its towers and villas after its completion.

Florence (Italy)

The city of Florence with a rich and brilliant history needs no introduction. The city was occupied by Germany for a year during World War II. In 1944, the Germans wanted to destroy all the bridges over the Arno River. The Ponte Vecchio Bridge was not destroyed at the time, as a German general realized that the bridge was of great historical value.

While some cities in the world change their face with each passing decade. Seeing Florence is almost as fascinating as it was in 1893. Most of Florence's historic centers have been preserved and largely preserved; So we see that Paul Ponte Vecchio is almost the same as it was in the 16th century.

Cairo (Egypt)

Cairo is a very important and historical city of ancient Egypt. Although the city has changed over time, one of its most important monuments has stood the test of time and can still be seen today. This historical monument is known as Sultan Hassan Mosque-School. This mosque-school was built in the middle of the 14th century and the photo was taken around 1930.

Almost a century later, the image of Sultan Hassan Mosque-School was recorded in the photo below. Although much of Cairo has changed and several tall buildings can be seen in the background, historic structures can be seen. Today, Cairo has a population of about 9 million.

Sydney (Australia)

Sydney, Australia's most populous city, has a history of ups and downs. The city established itself in the late 19th century and established itself as an important cultural and economic center, but its iconic port bridge opened in May 1932.

The image below is the newest show we are used to seeing, featuring the Sydney Opera House, but this opera house is not the only symbol of Sydney development. The city of Sydney has now grown in size, and its central business district is now defined by skyscrapers and tall buildings. There are also changes around the port.

New York

Few places in New York have undergone fundamental change. The Times area of ​​New York City was originally a small village that became the center of New York's carriage industry in the late 1800s. Below you can see a picture that shows the past of this region.

New York City's Times Square has grown significantly since the end of World War II and has become the center of New Year celebrations. This attraction is one of the most important tourist attractions in New York.

Paris

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous sights of the French capital. It is a memorial to French soldiers who fought and were killed in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. This aerial photograph was taken in the first half of the 1900s, about 100 years after the construction of the Arc de Triomphe was completed. In this photo, the tree-lined streets around the arch can be clearly seen.

A much newer photo shows the leafy streets and typical Parisian buildings with French windows still in place. In fact, unlike many other places in Paris, the area where the Arc de Triomphe is located seems to have changed little. A small change in this area is the star shape that surrounds the Arc de Triomphe.

Barcelona (Spain)

No other work by Anthony Gaud. Is more famous and impressive than his plan for the Sagrada Familia. Work on the monument began in 1882. Sixty years later, around 1940, the Sagrada Familia was depicted.

The Sagrada Familia today is very different from its original building. In 2015, it was announced that the construction of this monument is 70% complete and most of the church structure is scheduled to be completed by 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaud.'S death. One of the elements that still needs to be added to the Sagrada Familia is the symbol of the great fish-eating chicken.

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