This historical documentation presents notable structures that no longer exist. From the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing to the Palais du Trocadero in Paris, it shows architectural achievements from different periods and their loss through wars, natural disasters, or human intervention.
Paris, France
Built in 1878 and demolished in 1937, this palace marked the French victory of 1871 and stood where Palais de Chaillot now stands.
Paris, France
A water channel from 1866 with stone arches that transported water from the Seine to western districts of Paris.
Nice, France
This structure over the sea contained a casino and restaurant. It opened in 1882 and was destroyed in 1944 during the war.
London, England
This stone arch from 1837 stood at Euston station entrance. It was demolished in 1961 during the station modernization.
Hong Kong
A historically significant settlement known for its dense population and unique microcosm, demolished in 1993-94.
London, England
An architectural wonder constructed entirely of glass and iron, destroyed by a fire in 1936.
New York, USA
An early experiment in American botanical gardens; purchased by Columbia University and fell into neglect.
Gozo, Malta
A natural limestone arch on Gozo island, collapsed in 2017 due to natural erosion.
Genoa, Italy
The highway viaduct, completed in 1967, partially collapsed on August 14, 2018, causing 43 deaths.
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
The mosque built in 1528 was destroyed by a Hindu group wanting to build a temple at the location.
California, USA
The swimming facility opened in 1896 and destroyed by fire in 1966 contained seven pools at different temperatures.
Berlin, Germany
The 155 kilometer concrete structure separated East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989.
California, USA
The granite valley with waterfalls and steep walls was flooded in 1923 to supply water to San Francisco.
New Hampshire, USA
The natural rock formation at 3800 feet elevation displayed a face profile until its collapse on May 3, 2003.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
The glass mosaic installed in 2008 covering 4500 square meters was removed during subway station renovations.
Valletta, Malta
The neoclassical building with 1000 seats was destroyed in 1942 by German air raids on Valletta.
Singapore
The park displayed Chinese mythology through statues and scenes. The Aw family built it as marketing for their medicine.
Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan
The rock-cut statues measured 55 and 37 meters and stood for 1500 years along the Silk Road.
Warsaw, Poland
A walled area of 3.4 square kilometers where 400,000 people were forced to live between 1940 and 1943.
Paris, France
The south wing of Tuileries Palace was rebuilt in 1868 during Baron Haussmann's renovation of Paris.
China
This imperial burial site from the Ming Dynasty was mentioned in historical records but its exact location remains unknown to this day.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Roman amphitheater discovered by accident during construction, parts left unseen underneath Sofia.
Edinburgh, Scotland
An important railway station in Edinburgh's history, now reimagined as a hotel.
California, USA
One of Yosemite National Park's popular falls until its paths were demolished to restore natural conditions.
Pripyat, Ukraine
The park never opened to the public. Its rides stand abandoned since 1986 within the nuclear disaster exclusion zone.
Vilnius, Lithuania
The Renaissance synagogue served as a house of prayer from 1633 to 1944. German forces demolished the building during the war.
Ohio, USA
The park opened in 1905 in Cleveland with wooden roller coasters and carousels. A fire destroyed all buildings in 1929.
Jiangsu, China
The white porcelain pagoda reached 79 meters in height. Rebels destroyed it in 1856 during the Taiping Rebellion.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Ottoman stone arch bridge from the 16th century was destroyed during war in 1993 and reconstructed in 2004 using original stones.
Heidelberg, Germany
The palace was built between 13th and 17th centuries and damaged by wars and lightning strikes. The ruins display various architectural styles.
Iraq
The largest freestanding brick arch of the ancient world from 6th century suffered damage from natural events and wars.
London, England
The 1923 stadium with distinctive twin towers hosted football matches and concerts until demolition in 2003.