Old photos of Venice
14 photographs of Venice, from 1900 to 2023 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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A family album, a postcard, a print from the attic. Pin it to the map and it becomes part of the record.
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What the photos show
The 14 photographs of Venice on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1900 to 2023. 5 of them were taken before 1980; the other 9 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.3 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.10 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 Venice through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Venice
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1900s · 4 photos
1960s · 1 photo
2010s · 6 photos
2020s · 3 photos
