Over the centuries, people have admired many splendid buildings, including spectacular bridges, stations, and city landmarks. At some point in history, these buildings have fascinated people. It is a pity that many of the buildings have not stood the test of time, many were destroyed by wars and other disasters, and can now only be admired in photographs.
The Cliff House of San Francisco 1896-1907, destroyed by a fire in 1894.
Church of All Saints in Ukraine (the largest wooden church in Ukraine, burned down in 2022)
Sals and Haus Fraunstein. It was built around 1600 in Frankfurt, Germany. Both were destroyed by a raid by the RAF in 1944
1887-1959 in Neupont in Hamburg, Germany
Baths of Diocletian, 298 AD. A few walls were left behind, still impressive
Park Hotel Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Built in 1890, it was destroyed in a fire in 1907
A digital reconstruction of the old St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England. It was completed in 1314 and destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. The present cathedral with its iconic dome was built between 1675 and 1710
Cathedral of Christ the Savior, located in Borki (present-day Kharkov, Ukraine), near Kharkov, Russian Empire. The photograph was taken in 1894. It was destroyed in World War II
The fortress of Buhen in ancient Egypt - it was replaced by the Aswan Dam (Lake Nasser).
Old Times Square. (1904)
Everything in this photo was destroyed - Skopje in northern Macedonia before the 1963 earthquake
View from the southwest, Notre Dame Cathedral, 2018
Park terrace in Duluth, Minnesota. It was built in 1890 and demolished in 1936
Galveston Beach Hotel, Texas. Built in 1882, it was destroyed by a mysterious fire in 1898
Leaning Tower of Zaragoza "Torre New" (1504-1892)
Slopes of Mount Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio (1872-1948)
Palace of the Republic, Berlin. It was demolished in 2008 due to asbestos
The National Palace of Haiti, 1912-2010, was severely damaged in the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and was demolished in 2012
IBM Pavilion "Eggs" at the 1964 World's Fair.
Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba. Destroyed by a gas explosion
The Library of Alexandria, which houses the richest collection of manuscripts from 400 to 300 BC, was swallowed up by war at the end of the 3rd century.
The Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon are one of the most glorious buildings in ancient Babylonian history, which was unfortunately destroyed by war.
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, New York, 1972, the world's first skyscraper. It collapsed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001.
The Old Summer Palace destroyed by the Eight-Nation Alliance
Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes (Dunhuang, Gansu) has been seriously eroded due to long-term sandstorms, mildew erosion and tourist destruction!