Google’s new time travel feature lets you explore cities from decades ago

Ever wondered what your city looked like 30 or 40 years ago? Thanks to Google’s new Time Travel feature, you can now step back in time and explore how urban landscapes have evolved over the decades—all from your smartphone or PC.

Google’s Time Travel Feature

Google has introduced the Time Travel feature for both Google Maps and Google Earth, allowing users to see how cities have transformed over time. With rapid urbanization reshaping major landmarks, this tool offers a unique way to compare past and present cityscapes with just a few clicks.

How to Use It

To access the Time Travel feature:

Open Google Maps or Google Earth on your device.

Select a location you want to explore.

Navigate to the Layers option.

Choose ‘Time Lapse’ to view historical images of the location.

With this feature, you can witness the transformation of iconic cities like London, Berlin, and Paris, with images dating as far back as the 1930s.

Google Street View Gets a Major Upgrade

In addition to Time Travel, Google has also enhanced its Street View experience. The platform now boasts over 280 billion images, offering an even more immersive way to explore cities worldwide. Users can virtually roam streets, compare historical views, and enjoy a richer visual journey through time.

With these innovations, Google continues to redefine digital exploration, making history more accessible than ever.