This photo, taken in 1885, shows the church of St Nicholas in all its black-and-white glory.
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The oldest photos of major cities
Amazing alternative snaps from past archives
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When you take a photo, the world stands still. The moment you captured stays the same forever, offering future generations a glimpse at what life was like at the time. Old photos of cities are specifically fascinating, featuring people, buildings, and society that has been lost to the past. From Tokyo's canal-riding past to Rio without Christ the Redeemer, here are the some of the oldest photos of the world's major cities.