Before and after pictures of Italian towns devastated by deadly earthquake

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The towns of Amatrice and Arquata del Tronto were among those in central Italy hit by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake early on Wednesday, killing dozens. Move the sliders to see images of the towns before and after the quake

A view of Amatrice’s main street, Corso Umberto I, and the belltower

A view of a square in the centre of Amatrice in the province of Lazio

The belltower

The belltower was damaged in the earthquake, but is still standing

A building on Viale Francesco Grifoni in Amatrice damaged by the earthquake

The southern side of Corso Umberto I

The southern side of Corso Umberto I in Amatrice has been devastated

View of Corso Umberto I, looking back towards the belltower

Another view of Corso Umberto I, looking back towards the belltower

Arquata del Tronto

Arquata del Tronto, about 15 miles north of Amatrice in Marche, also sustained serious damage

View of the central square in Arquata del Tronto

Damage to municipal buildings in Arquata del Tronto

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