Old photos of Copenhagen
18 photographs of Copenhagen, from 1900 to 2022 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
1945
2015
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What the photos show
The 18 photographs of Copenhagen on PlaceWas span 7 decades, from 1900 to 2022. 7 of them were taken before 1980; the other 11 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.2 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.15 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 Copenhagen through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Copenhagen
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1900s · 2 photos
1940s · 1 photo
1960s · 2 photos
1970s · 2 photos
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 8 photos
2020s · 1 photo