Old photos of Bissau
19 photographs of Bissau, from 1891 to 2019 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 19 photographs of Bissau on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1891 to 2019. 6 of them were taken before 1980; the other 13 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.4 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.19 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Bissau through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Bissau
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1890s · 2 photos
1950s · 4 photos
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 11 photos
