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PMR-D10687 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: ornate altar of the Pilgrimage Chapel "Maria Himmelfahrt", built in 1710 by Johann Mayr the elder, in the hamlet of Birkenstein: Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, religious art
PMR015-14 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Rich Chapel in the Residenzmuseum, meticulously restored after complete destruction in WWII - scagliola work on walls and floor, side altar with monstrances, and ornate organ. Keywords: Residence Museum, Wittelsbach, palace, heritage, culture, artistry
PMR-D10490 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The tiled panels in the chancel are 5 metres high and depict Eucharistic allegories framed by Baroque ornamentation, Keywords: religious, azulejos, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture
PMR-D10489 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The tiled panels in the chancel are 5 metres high and depict Eucharistic allegories framed by Baroque ornamentation, Keywords: religious, azulejos, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture
PMR-D10488 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The magnificent carved cedar-wood altarpiece is the greatest wooden monument in Portugal. Keywords: religious, intricate, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture
PMR-D10487 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. Keywords: religious, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture
PMR-D10485 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the 16th century church of the Convent of Santo Andre, now part of the Carlos Machado Museum. Keywords: religious, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture
PMR-D10482 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: extensively gilded interior of the Convento da Nossa Senhora da Esperanca completed in 1541 for the nuns of the order of St. Francis. Keywords: religious, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture
PMR-D9789 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dietramszell: former Augustine monastery, closed in the Reformation, with its church and belltower. Dating back to 1156, the present buildings were erected between 1729-45 in Baroque style. High Altar of the church, with a painting of the Ascension by Johann Baptist Zimmermann as centrepiece. Keywords: architecture, florid, scrolls, ornamentation, decoration, gilded, religion, Catholic
PMR-D9075 Argentina, Buenos Aires: interior of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"), built in 1732 for the monks of the Order of the Recoletos. After disbandment of the order in 1822, their gardens became the basis for the famous Cemetery of Recoleta. Keywords: South America, Catholic, altar, nave , architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D8885 Argentina, El Chalten: memorial chapel, dedicated to the international climbers who have lost their lives on the mountains in the Parque Nacional los Glaciares. Interior with altar and murals. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8719 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. View of the nave and altar. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8718 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. View of the nave and altar. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8710 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave and altar from the gallery. Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage
PMR-D8709 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the simple wooden altar. Keywords: South America, heritage, traditional, picturesque, Latin America, culture, timber
PMR-D8700 Chile. Chiloe, Ancud: interior of the Roman Catholic cathedral in Plaza de Armas. Keywords: South America, Latin America, nave, altar
PMR-D8590 Austria, Tyrol, Landl am Thiersee: parish church Mariahilf, view of the altar from the nave, with roof frescos. Keywords: architecture, Baroque, interior
PMR-D8153 Norway, Hordaland, Voss: Vangskyrkja, the ancient stone church dating back to1277, was virtually the only building in Voss to survive the enemy bombing of 1940. The altar is surmounted by a Coptic triptych (wings missing) with a painting by Elias Figenschoug in the style of Rubens. The carved angel suspended from the roof carries the baptismal basin whic lowered for christenings. Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, timber, font, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D7740 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Baroque interior of the Catholic parish church of St. Georg, at Aidling, Riegsee. Keywords: architecture, stucco-work, altar, gilded
PMR-D6414 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the high altar in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) bears a triptique of the crucifixion dating from the 15th century by an unknown hand. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious
PMR-D6413 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the high altar in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) bears a triptique of the crucifixion dating from the 15th century by an unknown hand. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious
PMR-D6377 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: nave of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church), the older parts of which are romanesque style, with the large 15th century cross on the altar . Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, gothic
PMR-D6334 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic High Altar (with crucifixion scene 1490 AD) in St. George's Minster, is thought to be the work of a Bamberg master. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art
PMR-D6333 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic St. Sebastian's altar (1520 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art
PMR-D6332 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic Holy Trinity altar (1500 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art
PMR-D4287 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the impressive altar of the Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. Keywords: Samar Island, nave, pews, ornate, religion, church
PMR-D4122 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of the circular Athena Temple and altar. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D0692 Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the richly decorated altar of the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. In the centre is the "miraculous image" of the Virgin, which is the goal of countless pilgrims. Keywords: Franconia, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage
PMR-D0679 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Here: a detail of the rococo carving - a cherub. Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, rococo, basilica, Romanesque , Corbinian Cathedral
PMR-D0678 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, Corbinian Cathedral, Romanesque , basilica, rococo
PMR-D0657 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldest church in Munich, (established AD815, in Romanesque style), with ancient chalk frescos uncovered on the right wall. Keywords: München, altars, architecture
PMR282-12 Turkey, Pergamon: foundations of the Great Altar, dedicated to Zeus and Athena, built by Eumenes II to commemorate his victory over the Gauls (190 BC). The altar (35 x 33 metres) was excavated between 1878 and 1886 and now forms the centrepiece of the Pergamon Museum on the Museum Island in Berlin. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage
PMR-D3473 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Altar of St. Mary (1520) depicts her between St John the Evengelist & John the Baptist. In foreground 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3391 Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the carved wooden altar of the church of St. Afra, which was originally founded in the 11th century. The altar was carved in 1653 by Valentin Otte and painted by Johann Richter. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, sacral, Catholic
PMR-D3377 Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Gothic symmetry in the interior of the cathedral. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, vaulting, nave, altar
PMR-D3270 Germany, Saxony, Pirna: interior of the Gothic parish church, St Marien, built 1502-46, with the notable late-Renaissance altar of Pirna sandstone, work of the Schwenke Brothers. The roof vaulting displays much decoration. Keywords: historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, vaulting, rib-vaulting
PMR-D2980 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the handsome altar screen in the Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. Keywords: Samar Island, religion, gilding, ornamentation, decoration, sacred, holy
PMR187-01 Hungary, Esztergom: the Basilica, the largest church in Hungary, built between 1822 and 1869 by architects Packh, Luhnel and Hild. The building is over 100 metres high , with a 30-metre-wide cupola, and contains one of the largest altar paintings in the world. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic , heritage, neo-classical, columns, dome
PMR164-02 U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The Beehives" (2080 metres) and "Altar of Sacrifice" (2259 metres) mountains. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage
PMR140-01 Italy, Rome: Altare della Patria ( Victor Emmanuel II Memorial) in the Piazza Venezia, Designed by Giuseppe Saccone in 1885 and completed in 1925. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, il Vittoriano, Corinthian, columns, quadrigas
PMR137-05 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: altar and flowers laid out before the Frauentor for Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi) service. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, step gable, gate tower, wrought iron sign, religion
PMR-D2433 Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. The northern, of two tombs in the hillside, is attributed to Artaxerxes III who is shown saluting the "Royal Fire" on a high altar. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR518-08 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the remains of the enormous Altar of Zeus, built for Hiero II, which was 192 metres long and hewn from the bedrock for public sacrifices. Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage
PMR141K-05 Greece, Island of Kos: the Asklepieion was one of the healing centres based on the cult of Asklepius, the father of all physicians. Founded about the 5th century BC, it was here that Hippocrates practised his new theories of medical healing. Here: view of the second terrace with the Altar of Asklepius on the left. Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, medecine
PMR098K-28 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Catedral Metropolitana, dating from 1687, contains a beautiful, gilded Jesuit altar. Keywords: capital city, Spanish Baroque, architecture, Metropolitan Cathedral
PMR098K-27 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Catedral Metropolitana, dating from 1687, contains a beautiful, gilded Jesuit altar. Keywords: capital city, Metropolitan Cathedral, architecture, Spanish Baroque
PMR056K-15 Malta: Tarxien, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 2800 years BC. Here, a reconstructed stone cauldron in front of an altar (with modern support)
PMR024K-23 Singapore: Altar in a Buddhist Temple. Keywords: religion, Buddha
PMR606-02 Malta, Gozo, Xaghra: altar niche in the Ggantije prehistoric temple, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The outer wall is believed to have been at least 10 metres high. Keywords: prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age, altar
PMR603-10 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. Stone altars, with (behind) the highest monolith in the north eastern wall. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR603-09 Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders. An altar niche, with mushroom-shaped altar, typical of the copper age temples. Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age
PMR594-02 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Moon and its altar in the "Plaza de la Luna", from the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.
PMR593-10 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Frontal view of the Pyramid of the Sun, with altar in the foreground. It was built over a trefoil-shaped cave, which may have had a supreme religious significance.
PMR593-09 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Descending the steps of the Pyramid of the Sun, showing the altar platform at the base.
PMR588-11 Mexico, Chichen Itza: Pyramid of Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl), the number of whose steps amounts to the number of days in a year. Inside, a previous pyramid containing a red-painted jaguar altar/throne with jade eyes and spots. Keywords: Maya

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