Old Map of Paris, 1655 by Caspar Merian - Ile Saint Louis and de la Cite, Pont Neuf, Seine, Notre Dame Size:A1 (594x841mm) It was created by Wilhelm

It was created by Wilhelm Fritzsche

Not so much nowadays

This map was originally handcoloured more than 425 years ago and has been lovingly restored by The Unique Maps Co

simply wanted to draw one of his favourite places in 1930

many of today's states are literally not even on the map yet

Old Map of Paris, 1655 by Caspar Merian - Ile Saint Louis and de la Cite, Pont Neuf, Seine, Notre Dame Size:A1 (594x841mm) It was created by WilhelmThis wonderful old map of Paris was originally published in 1655. It was created by Caspar Merian. This handcoloured map of Paris shows the city of love as it was in 1655. In the middle of the map you can see the river Seine, which goes through the city's heart. You can see the two natural islands in the middle of the river, Ile Saint Louis and Ile de la Cite. The Ile de La Cite is not yet significantly developed on this map. However, you can already