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Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesTallest Building Now = Burj Mohammed Bin RashidHeight = 381mAbu Dhabi is the capital of t...
29/10/2019

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Tallest Building Now = Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid
Height = 381m

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates, sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian Gulf. Its focus on oil exports and commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers and shopping megacenters such as Abu Dhabi and Marina malls. Beneath white-marble domes, the vast Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque features an immense Persian carpet, crystal chandeliers, and capacity for 41,000 worshipers.

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New York.Comprising of 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a d...
10/10/2019

New York.

Comprising of 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.

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Athens.The capital of Greece was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is st...
05/10/2019

Athens.

The capital of Greece was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewelry and more from Ancient Greece.

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Singapore.Although its history stretches back millennia, modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles as...
02/10/2019

Singapore.

Although its history stretches back millennia, modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles as a trading post of the British East India Company. After the Company's collapse in 1858, the islands came under direct British control as a crown colony known as the Straits Settlements. During the Second World War, Singapore was occupied by Japan, following which Britain occupied it again. Singapore gained independence from the British Empire in 1963 by joining Malaysia along with Sabah and Sarawak, but separated two years later over ideological differences, becoming a fully sovereign state in 1965.

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Shanghai.On China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a fa...
30/09/2019

Shanghai.

On China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.

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Seoul. The capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet...
29/09/2019

Seoul.

The capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees.

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Shenzen, China.Shenzhen, in southeastern China, is a modern metropolis that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. It's kn...
29/09/2019

Shenzen, China.

Shenzhen, in southeastern China, is a modern metropolis that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. It's known for its shopping destinations, including Luohu Commercial City, a massive mall with a vast array of wares, from tailors’ custom clothing to faux designer bags. The city also features contemporary buildings, such as the 600m-tall skyscraper Ping An International Finance Centre, and a number of amusement parks.

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Dubai.Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a ...
29/09/2019

Dubai.

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.

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Paris.Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. It...
28/09/2019

Paris.

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

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The Change in Skylines

It’s quite amazing how cities can change over time. It doesn’t even have to be that much time, you can literally leave your city for only a few years and when you come back, you’ll be baffled with the changes that occurred in your absence.

Now imagine how some cities can change after ten, twenty or even one hundred years. The most drastic example is probably the beautiful city of Dubai, but we also prepared many other photographs from around the world so you could see how some of the biggest cities on the planet have changed throughout history.

Enjoy.