The 1920s were experienced in vastly different ways across Europe. While some countries were enjoying a period of respite after the horrors of World War I, others were coming to terms with the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. In these historic images of the era, many of the capital cities of Europe are still easily recognisable, others have changed beyond recognition – and some have lost their briefly held status as capitals altogether. 

Click through the gallery to see what European capitals looked like in the 1920s. To enjoy these images FULL SCREEN, click the icon in the top right...