What is Retromap?
Retromap shows historical maps of Moscow, St Petersburg and many other cities in Russia and neighbouring countries, georeferenced so you can compare them with today's map.
Free
Retromap
Old maps of Russian and other cities aligned with modern maps
- Coverage
- Russia and nearby countries
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Historical city maps
- Side-by-side comparison
- Many cities and periods
The details
- Coverage
- Russia and nearby countries
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Archival maps
- Made by
- Retromap
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Retromap
- Use the transparency control to fade between old and new.
Who it is for
Retromap is especially useful for history lovers.
Questions about Retromap
Is Retromap free?
Yes. Retromap is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Retromap?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Retromap updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Retromap get its data?
Archival maps.
Can I use Retromap on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Retromap?
Similar maps include David Rumsey Map Collection, Old Maps Online, National Library of Scotland Maps and Library of Congress Maps. See the full list of Retromap alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Retromap. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
Maps like Retromap
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David Rumsey Map Collection
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Search engine for historical maps held by libraries worldwide
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National Library of Scotland Maps
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Library of Congress Maps
Tens of thousands of digitised maps from the US national library
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OpenHistoricalMap
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