The oldest photos of major cities

Paris, Franc: Here's a view of the Tuileries Palace taken back in 1839.

Berlin, Germany: A view of the Berlin cityscape, featuring the Unter Den Linden and Stadtschloss. The photo was taken in 1870.

London, UK: A Victorian gentleman is photographed on a park bench in 1850s London.

Madrid, Spain: Madrileños may recognize Sol, the city's traditional center. Here are horse-drawn trams carrying goods around in 1880.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A snap of Rio circa 1860. The famous Christ the Redeemer would arrive later in 1931.

Beijing, China: The Summer Palace looks onto the lake, located in former Peking (Beijing).

Tokyo, Japan: The futuristic city was once lined with canals, with barges transporting goods way back in 1880.

Mumbai, India: Muhammadan women wear middle-class attire, standing by a wall in Mumbai, then known as Bombay. Photo taken in 1863.

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