TimeLens around
the world

TimeLens brings history back to life at the places it actually happened. Travel to one of our locations, hold up your phone, and see the past restored in full around you. Here is where you can stand in history today, with more sites on the way.

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Our locations

Athens,
Greece
Stand on the Acropolis and across the ancient city to see Athens restored through its Classical, Roman and Ottoman ages.
See more: Athens, Greece
Solomon's Temple,
Jerusalem
Stand on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and see Solomon's Temple rise around you, from the outer court to the Holy of Holies.
See more: Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem
New York City,
United States
Return to New Amsterdam beneath modern Manhattan and see the small Dutch colony as it stood in 1660 thanks to NAHC.
See more: New York City, United States
Domitian's Palace,
Rome
Stand on the palace of Domitian on Palatine Hill, the centre of the Roman Empire.
See more: Domitian's Palace, Rome
Borger,
Netherlands
Stand before the biggest megalithic tombs of The Netherlands, see how they were built and used five thousand years ago.
See more: Borger, Netherlands
Your locations here?
We are always happy to partner with new locations to bring their history back to life. Whether you already have reconstructions or we are starting from scratch, we are happy to partner with you!
Partner info: Your locations here?

More locations coming soon!

We are always working on bringing new locations to TimeLens. Both our own reconstructions and those of others! Check back here once in a while to find new locations!

How to use TimeLens

Step 1: Travel to a TimeSpot
Make your way to one of the historic locations shown on the map. Once you arrive, it automatically unlocks the TimeSpot for you.
Step 2: Look around
Hold up your phone and take in the scene in every direction. A 360-degrees historic reconstruction of the city full of life.
Step 3: Collect rewards
For each location you discover, you receive a badge and some TimeCoins as a reward. Discovering combinations of TimeSpots even gives you special awards.

Want to help us create more of these reconstructions?

Every reconstruction takes months of research and craft. A small amount each month helps us build more of them, and brings you along for the journey, with early previews, behind the scenes insights, and a say in which places we bring back next. You can even have your name featured in the app, or appear as a figure in a future scene.

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Based on historic research

The experts behind our reconstructions

Every TimeSpot is created in collaboration with specialists in the city's history and architecture, so each scene rests on solid research rather than guesswork. We are grateful to the help and guidance of all of the experts that work with us to make sure our reconstructions are not only visually pleasing but historically accurate.