These 20 Historic Places Are Famous. But Seeing Them From Afar Tells A Story Of Its Own.

Many of us will be familiar with these world famous landmarks. But the world has changed since these structures were built, and the surrounding landscapes we can now observe are a strong visual indication of this reality.

The Pyramids of Giza
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The Acropolis
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The Arc de Triomphe
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Stonehenge
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Central Park, New York City
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The Pantheon of Rome
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Seen through the McDonald’s across the way

The Forbidden City
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Niagara Falls
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The Taj Mahal
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The Brandenburg Gate
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Mount Rushmore
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Mont St. Michel in France
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Sagrada Familia
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St Basil’s Cathedral
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Santorini
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Rock of Gibraltar
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Little Mermaid
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The Alamo
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Las Vegas Strip
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Bonus: The Great Wall of China ends abruptly as soon as it reaches the ocean:
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It’s incredible to see the ancient past mixed with the present. Share this with your friends and blow their minds!