Compare 16th century maps and satellite maps today

Remember that we are in the GPS era, and the first maps were crafted with brushes and parchment, so their quality was very limited and was limited.

In the map, technology is constantly changing to meet the needs of new generations of mapmakers and users.

The invention of magnetic devices, such as the compass and for a long time, magnetic storage devices allowed the creation of more accurate maps as well as the ability to store and control they are digital.

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England: London 1572 vs London 2011

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Ireland: Dublin 1617 vs Dublin 2011

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Egypt: Cairo 1572 vs Cairo 2011

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Italy: Rome 1572 vs Rome 2011

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Italy: Florence 1572 vs Florence 2011

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Germany: Frankfurt 1572 vs Frankfurt 2011

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Turkey: Istanbul 1572 vs Istanbul 2011

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Portugal: Lisbon 1572 vs Lisbon 2011

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Italy: Milan 1572 vs Milan 2011

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France: Paris 1572 vs Paris 2011

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Czech Republic: Prague 1572 vs Prague 2011

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Russia: Moscow 1572 vs Moscow 2011