The Quai des Nations Demolished After The Show
Immediately after the show, the gorgeous structures were demolished and one can see how drastically different the area looks. Despite how convincing each structure seemed, the buildings were crafted using cheap materials and were destroyed within a short time of being built.
The Quai des Nations Demolished After The Show
Other than the iconic Eiffel Tower there is hardly anything left from the World Exposition. The open-air area boasts mostly natural beauty. You can be sure that the parks and rivers are far more desirable than the monuments.
The Polish Apartment That Didn’t Survive World War II
The next photo showcases the true destruction caused by World War II. Here we can see the tragedy that took place in Poland. The apartment complex on Ratajczaka and Św. Marcin Streets in Poznań exhibit the sheer devastating impact of the war.
The Polish Apartment That Didn’t Survive World War II
More than 6 million Polish lives were lost in the war; a figure that consumed roughly a 5th of the entire Polish population. Back then, many Polish people still held a burning patriotic hope that their nation would rise again, despite its extensive destruction.
