When two worlds collide–photographer brings old photos of tourist spots into the modern-day

On his journeys while traveling, this photographer sees two worlds–the one that is here and now, and one that is in the past. Thus he brings two time periods together, deepening the significance of the place by preserving their historical significance. 

By taking photos of yesteryear and inserting them into his photographs of popular destinations, this photographer is connecting the past and the present in a new and challenging way. See if you can recognize the times and places in these photos.

See more of Kamal Bagirli’s work on his amazing Instagram account.

1. Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid

2. Madrid

3. Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

4. Barcelona Cathedral, Barcelona

5. Cathedral De Barcelona, Barcelona

6. Baku, Azerbaijan

7. Madrid

8. Naples, Italy

9. Positano, Amalfi

10. Gran Vía, Madrid

11. Montjuïc, Barcelona

12. Sagrada Familia De Gaudi, Barcelona

13. Hôtel Chopin Grands-Boulevards, Paris

14. Palais-Royal, Paris

15. Plaza Mayor, Madrid

16. Chiado Lisboa, Lisbon

17. Gran Vía, Madrid

18. Arc de Triomf, Barcelona

19. Naples, Italy

#20. Madrid

#21. Paris

#22. Baku, Azerbaijan

#23. Lisbon