Cities that were destroyed and rebuilt

The Rebuilding of London After the Great Fire of 1666

The Great Fire of 1666 decimated much of London, but it also led to a transformative rebuilding process. Sir Christopher Wren’s design for St. Paul’s Cathedral became a beacon of the city’s resilience.

The fire prompted changes in building regulations, reducing the risk of future fires. This reconstruction not only restored London but also modernized it, paving the way for its emergence as a major global city.