Whether you have been to Paris or not, you can probably recognize the city’s renowned Paris landmarks, but could you identify Paris through 100-year-old Paris photos?
Known as “The City of Love”, the French capital is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations but is also characterized by its famous iconic architecture. Almost everyone is familiar with the sight of the Eiffel Tower, the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, and other Paris landmarks which shape the city’s skyline. However, the “Île-de-France” has undergone many changes, especially during the World Fair.
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This brilliant photo collage takes us on a journey back in time to see how stunning Paris used to look. More importantly, these “Before and After” photographs show how modern urban life has affected the city.
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For most of these Paris photos, the changes in context occurred due to the World Fair additions in the 1900s. However, others include Paris during World War II. To know more facts about popular buildings that have raised controversy with their unusual design, check out our awesome top 10 lists.
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One of the Paris photos shows the “Globe Celeste” next to the Eiffel Tower which was a huge globe with a 45-meter diameter. The globe hosted panoramic shows of the solar system and was one of the main attractions in the city.
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In another “Before” photograph, the famous Pont Alexandre III bridge overlooking the Seine river appears in front of an interesting background. The 40-meter long bridge has stood as a symbol of Franco-Russian relations for years. Behind the bridge, beautiful exhibition structures representing arts and manufacturing were lined up due to the event of the World exhibition. There is always an interesting story behind any famous classical building, check our article covering 12 interesting stories behind world-famous buildings.
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