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Hey! Today, we're diving into a fun little game: trying to figure out where some old photos were snapped. People post these mysterious shots asking if anyone recognizes the spot, and guess what? Folks totally nail it! From chill coastlines to busy streets, no place is too tricky. Ready to see some detective magic?
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Found An Old Pic Of My Dad—Can Anyone Spot Where This Is?
Broken_Syntax_01: Think your dad ever visited Turkey? Check out the photo spheres around northwest of Kalkan Beach Park, that's the sweet spot.
36°15'31"N 29°24'10"E
Im-Henrik: Seriously cool find!
Absyntho: Yep, probably right here.
This Textbook Photo Might Be From Germany, Maybe?
romulusnr: I hunted this down! It's from a German company and snapped by Manuel Gutjahr on Amrum Island, Germany.
Check out some pics on Google Maps or his Instagram!
Grandad’s 70s Vacation Photo—Anyone Know The Spot?
Looking for a late 70s or 80s Wales vibe? A friendly helper thinks this photo shows the Hydro Hotel in Llandudno, Wales.
Old Family Photo From Scotland—Can Someone Find This Building?
Trying to track down an old family photo spot - someone guessed it’s on St Johns Road, Edinburgh. Here's a street view for the curious.
Help! Where’s This Bridge Photo With My Great Grandfather?
hudsonSpan: Think this is Queen Elizabeth Park bridge in Masterton, New Zealand, built in the 1930s. It looks pretty close but might have changed a bit over time.
hudsonSpan: The bridge might've been rebuilt after a flood or earthquake but kept the same design. This could be a photo of the original one.
This Futuristic 1958 German Gas Station? Yes, Please!
Kat75018: Yep, that’s Bochum, Germany, and you’re looking at the old Aral Headquarters.
MK2555GSFX: Confirmed! It’s the old Aral HQ building spot, now with a newer building on the same site.
Mystery Photo From An Armchair—Who’s This Racecar?
MonkeyPawWishes: That’s Tammy Ten - a racecar from Ontario in the 1960s.
maccapackets: Yep, driver Harv Lennox and mechanic Joe Suhr on board, probably snapped at Nilestown Speedway near London, Ontario.
Trying To Find This Charming House in Dorset—Any Ideas?
Figusto: This seems to be Crescent Road in Poole, which is in the Branksome area of Dorset. The house matches, though it’s had some scaffolding work.
Also, an old bishop lived there till 1904 - adds some drama!
Okay, Seriously, Where Is This?
QuarckNL: This stunning spot is Juta, Georgia. Location confirmed on the map!
Which UK Train Station Is Home To The Taw Valley Steam Engine?
h_a_z_: This is dad’s old steam loco, restored after a scrap yard rescue! Dad thinks this photo was taken somewhere west, maybe Ashford.
LieutenantClownCar: Ashford in Kent here! The train station's a shadow of its former self now, but the memories live on (like the Hogwarts Express touch!).
Where Is Grandpa Hanging Out In This Old Photo?
Findingjuno: Looks like Dwygyfylchi village and Sychnant Pass in North Wales. Nearby, you'll find the Glen hotel and a matching building in the distance. Grandpa was probably gazing northeast!
Dad Playing Golf in the 70s—Where Could This Be?
MahatmaAndhi: Looks like Turnberry in Scotland to me!
Logical-History-36: Yep, Turnberry golf course, the fancy Trump Turnberry nowadays, in South Ayrshire.
WWII Photo Labeled "Germany"—Which City Could This Be?
Original_March_170: This spot is Bahnhof Bökel. Case closed!
England or Australia, 1944-46—Where Was This Taken?
fuzzywuzzy20: This is Lincoln, England, right near the cathedral which is just out of frame on the right.
Consultingtesting: Lincolnshire Reddit nailed it! Check their post for cool pics.
Mom Wants To Know Where This Old Photo Is From—Got Any Ideas?
boxtylad: This is on Herengracht, near 384, close to the corner with Leidesgracht in Amsterdam. The old double-gabled building, the flat-roofed neighbors, and even the classic kiosk with a conical top match perfectly!
Found This WWII Photo in Grandad’s Stuff—Where’s This?
Grandad's photo might be from a day out when he trained at Kingseat Hospital during WWII. A majestic castle-like tower in the background helped folks ID it as Balmoral!
Dad Studied In England in the 60s—Or Wait, Is This Austria?
TheCrookitFigger: Looks like this photo was taken from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. Check out this video clip for the same view!
Grandpa’s WWII Photo—Where Could This Be in France?
Balthamous: Pretty sure this is Marseille! Check out this photo of André Allar's fountain to compare.
Grandad’s Early 50s Pics in Germany—Where Exactly?
slothtastic1: They’re posing right in front of Berlin’s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
A 60s Beach Visit in the UK—Where’s This?
reclueso: Looks like Carne Beach in Veryan, Cornwall.
Salzburg 1989—Anyone Pinpoint This Spot?
martinedoesgis: This is Hagenauerplatz in Salzburg. Bonus: The photo was likely snapped from a window in the yellow building, Mozart’s Birth House.
Spot This Village—We’re Thinking Germany!
QuarckNL: The village is Schiltach in Germany’s Black Forest area.
What Building Gave This Picture That View?
Arch2000: Feels like a backdrop. The Empire State Building vibe is there, but the lack of railings gives it away.
5h4tt3rpr00f: There aren't taller buildings in this direction, so it’s probably a plane shot over the Hudson River.
Great Grandpa's WWII Platoon Picture—Where?
BillyD123455: The big clue is the Palais de Justice building in Brussels, Belgium.
BottyFlaps: Here’s the spot on Google Street View for anyone wanting to visit.
I Want To Recreate This Photo—But Where Is It?
Donkey-Haughty: This exact spot is 355 High Road, Wembley at the corner of Ecclestone Place.
Where Was Grandma Hanging Out in These Photos?
Own_Situation6300: This looks like Lynmouth, just by the Glen Lyn Gorge. A beautiful spot for memories!
Grandad’s Holiday Photo—Where’s This UK Seaside Hideout?
Logical-History-36: This is Morecambe’s prom. Behind grandad’s shoulders: Ted’s Grill (long gone) at the corner of Marine Road West and Albert Road.
Old Glass Negatives Mystery—Where Was This Taken?
domsp79: Looks like Furness Abbey to me.
Birdseeding: Yup! Here's a Google Maps view that matches the last image almost perfectly.
Where Was Grandpa Living In 1943?
SvenneLoser: This photo was taken on N Bailey Street in Philadelphia. Looks like he’s just outside the house with those blue-green steps.
Can You Help Find This Cabin? Mom Wants to Visit It!
anon: This beautiful cabin is in Thailand. Check out Wat Sirindhorn Wararam if you want to see it in person.
sensuspete: Thought it might be AI-generated? Nope, just really cool ThAI architecture!
Wait, Is This The Patagonia Marathon?
gotoguns: Pretty sure this is the Patagonia Marathon.
Akroaxen: Heard from the photographer - the Chilean Patagonia wins!
Europe in the 1950s? This Looks Like Rome!
Weary_apparatchik: That’s the Victor Emmanuel Monument in Rome, Italy.
On A Work Screen, But Where Is This Place?
SylvanPrincess: This is El Peñol de Guatapé in Colombia. Stunning, right?
Where In Peckham Was This Taken?
Logical-History-36: This is Commercial Way in Peckham. That’s where the Unionist Club used to be (now Sister Mabel’s Way). The nearby block is Collinson House.
ignoramusprime: Here’s a map link to prove it!
Mom’s 90s Photo—What’s This Building?
AustinBrock: This is just outside The Sound of Vienna. Check the map for the exact location.
Paris Photo—Can Anyone Pinpoint This Spot?
pop_six_squish_: This looks like Jardin des Tuileries, the beautiful gardens just next to the Louvre.
Between Greece and England—Where Was This Taken?
InbhirNis: This looks like Chioggia and the Venetian Lagoon.
Somewhere in Germany or Europe? Let’s Break It Down!
Arch2000: First pic looks like Tower Bridge, London.
anon: Second’s Marseille, France.
Additional_Yam_3794: Third’s probably Lucerne, Switzerland with a lake and mountain view.
This Photo Is Titled Edinburgh, But Are You Sure?
Academic_Split2206: This rooftop belongs to Marischal College in Aberdeen. The nearby church spires confirm it’s Upperkirkgate.
Recognize This Statue Topping a Monument?
Birdseeding: This statue crowns the National Theatre building in Cluj-Napoca. Fun fact: the city was Hungary when the theatre was built!
Scotland or Wales? Let’s Get This Sorted!
NoSheepherder7287: Could this be the 5 Sisters of Kintail from Ratagan Road?
Cyanopicacooki: The area’s been forested since, but here’s the rough location.
Anyone Recognize This Venice-Looking Scene?
FernsideModels: Pretty sure this is Venice.
DM99: Agreed with an Instagrammer who thinks the same. Annoyingly, no exact location was revealed!
Hull, UK—But Which Street Was This?
My_lo_73: This is Harper Street in Middleport, Kingston upon Hull.
Possible South of England Photo—Care to Pinpoint?
anon: This resembles Station Road, Tidworth. Old photos show a field and car park where a Tesco store now sits.
Backsteinexpressionismus? These Buildings are Something Else!
SimonX153: This style is called Backsteinexpressionismus (Brick Expressionism). Mostly built in the '20s in Germany and the Netherlands.
Jenkins_Fish: Copenhagen’s full of these upper-middle-class apartment buildings from that era.
The Lake District—Can You Name This Road?
wasthatitthen: This is around Crummock Water in the Lake District.
1976 or 2000s—Which Year Is This Photo From?
This pic claims it’s from 1976 but it looks modern! Turns out the pool was built in 1976, but the buildings in the background were finished in 2008. So, a mix of dates!
This Stunning View—Where Is It?
Mental_Locke: This is somewhere near the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore.
Could This Be Greece?
martinedoesgis: This isn’t Lake Como - it’s Asos, Greece. The photo’s been photoshopped, but here’s the original and the place on Google Maps.
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