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PMR-D9511
Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the glass-and-steel City Hall, opened in 1992, on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, sculpture

PMR119K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-LZZF Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (c/n 003) passing over Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

Travel (8,226 files)

PMR105-12
Egypt, Aswan: view of the Aswan High Dam from the lee, with the Russian-built monument commemorating its completion in 1970 in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction

PMR105-11
Egypt, Aswan: minarets of a modern mosque (built in 1967) floodlit after dark.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Muslim, Islam

PMR105-05
Egypt, Aswan: mausoleum of the Aga Khan overlooking the town.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, memorial, monument, desert

PMR105-04
Egypt, Aswan: view of Aswan and the Nile, bustling with the white sails of feluccas.
Keywords: architecture, culture, sailing boats, landscape, panorama, picturesque

PMR105-02
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. View of the desert through the mud-brick walls, with the waiting camel drivers.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR105-01
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. View inside the protecting walls. The water cistern in the bottom right-hand corner was the centre of a system of gravity-fed acqueducts throughout the monastery.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR104-12
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert. View of the desert through the mud brick walls of the monastery, abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR104-11
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egyypt. The remains of a coloured fresco over the apse are still visible.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-09
Egypt, Aswan: highest surviving part of the ruin of Trajan's Temple on Elephantine Island.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-07
Egypt, Aswan: steps leading to the museum on Elephantine Island, with a woman washing clothes in the foreground.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-03
Egypt, granite quarries near Aswan: half-quarried obelisk, 138 feet long, abandoned by the Egyptians after the discovery of flaws in the stone. It would have been floated down the Nile on barges to Luxor. Egypt, granite quarries near Aswan: half-quarried obelisk, 138 feet long, abandoned by the Egyptians after the discovery of flaws in the stone. It would have been floated down the Nile on barges to Luxor.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-02
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Entrance and facade with relief figures on the pylons.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-01
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Colonnade and pylons from the pillars of the portico.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-12
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Pylon relief: the Goddess Isis with Pharaoh Ptolemy (?); God Horus.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-11
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. View of the colonnaded courtyard from the top of the pylon.
Roman garrisons erected wooden roofs for their troops under the colonnades (traces still to be seen).
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-10
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Relief figure of Goddess Isis. Finely carved column capitals, all different.
The vertical grooves on the columns were made by garrisoned Roman soldiers sharpening their swords (in later centuries).
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-09
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Main pylons with reliefs, and colonnade with open-lotus-flower capitals.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-08
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae before it was flooded. Built between the 4th century BC and 2nd century AD (Ptolomies and Romans). Wall relief: Goddess Isis and God Horus receiving offerings.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-07
Egypt, Aswan: the Kiosk of Trajan on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae before it was flooded.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-05
Egypt, Aswan: south of the Cataract Hotel towards the first cataract rocks begin to appear in the Nile; felucca moored in the foreground.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque, geology

PMR103-04
Egypt, Aswan: feluccas sailing on the River Nile; view from the steps of the Cataract Hotel.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque

PMR103-03
Egypt, Aswan: feluccas moored on the Nile; the "far bank" is Elephantine Island with the museum just discernible.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque

PMR103-02
Egypt, Aswan: one of the older river Nile steamers, the "Memphis"; in the background the Aswan Oberoi Hotel on Elephantine Island.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR103-01
Egypt, Aswan: typical village near Aswan, with most buildings constructed from mud bricks.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, dwellings, homes

PMR-D12562
Germany, Bavaria, Munich Botanical Gardens: colourful bedding plants with the handsome Botanical Institute buildings (Jugendstil 1912) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, art-nouveau, botany, colourful, gardening, horticulture, phytography, plants, spring, trees

PMR102-12
Egypt, Cairo, Giza: camel and rider, with the Great Pyramid of Cheops in the background.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, costume, tradition, ship of the desert, timeless

PMR102-11
Egypt, Cairo, Giza: the Sphinx, its features destroyed by the Mamelukes, who used it for target practice.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-10
Egypt, Cairo, Giza: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the largest of the pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; built about 2690 BC by 100,000 men in 20 years; height today: 450 feet.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-08
Egypt, Memphis: inside a temple at Saqqara, in process of gradual reconstruction by French archeologist, Philipe Louis.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-07
Egypt, Memphis: climbing out of the entrance shaft of the Pyramid of Sechem-Chet at Saqqara.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-06
Egypt, Memphis: the Step Mandaba of Saqqara, oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Enlarged 3 ...
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-05
Egypt, Memphis: the Step Mastaba of Saqqara, oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Enlarged three times before completion. Close view of the construction, using stones of marly limestone, without binding material.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-04
Egypt, Memphis: Egyptians demonstrate how the cut limestone is smoothed, using loose sand as grinding material.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, artisans

PMR102-03
Egypt, Memphis: the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (or Mastaba), oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Designed by the court architect and vizier, Imhotep. In the foreground Egyptians demonstrate how the cut limestone is smoothed, using loose sand as grinding material.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-02
Egypt, Memphis: the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (or Mastaba), oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Designed by the court architect and vizier, Imhotep.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR102-01
Egypt, Memphis: 80-ton alabaster sphinx of unknown attribution.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR101-12
Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): head and shoulders of the prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high, showing the royal cartouche on breast and right shoulder.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR101-11
Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR101-06
Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children and sphinx.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR101-05
Egypt, Cairo: palm trees enhance the approach to Cairo Museum.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR101-04
Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR099-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: Olympia Tower and Swimming Hall, seen from the far side of the (man-made) lake.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque

PMR099-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: landscape, with plexi-glass canopies.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque

PMR099-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view to the south from the top of the Olympia Tower, showing most of the city of Munich, with the twin towers of the cathedral discernible in the centre.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama

PMR099-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: the former Olympic Village (now student accommodation) and Dachau Moss stretching into the distance.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama

PMR099-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view to the north-east with the North Ring Road and BMW Tower and Museum from the top of the Olympia Tower.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama, ring road

PMR099-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the underpass on the North Ring Road, with the BMW Tower and Museum in the background; from the Olympia Park Bridge.
Keywords: München, architecture, urban motorway, traffic flow

PMR099-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: Grey Lag Geese (Anser anser) and Canada Geese, with Coot and Mallard on the (man-made) lake.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, waterfowl, ornithology, birds

PMR099-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: the Olympia Tower, with revolving restaurant and TV aerials, seen through the plexi-glass canopy of the General-purpose Hall.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque

PMR099-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the Olympia Tower, the Swimming Hall, the park, and the Olympic Village, from the top of the (man-made) hill.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque

PMR099-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: the Olympia Tower and Swimming Hall during a recital by a pop group.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque

PMR097-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - local brass band playing from a dais in the middle of the Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, music

PMR097-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: "Schnabelgiere" Fountain (1964), which squirts water at irregular intervals and in irregular directions, providing unsuspecting visitors with a cooling shower!
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, timber-frame

PMR097-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: a row of timber-framed buildings in Steigstrasse, with the Upper Gate Tower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR097-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Upper Gate Tower from the market place, with decorated oriel of the Bear Hotel on the left, and timber-framed Lion Hotel on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR097-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - tables in the Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with wine barrels on the green.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR097-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - stalls in a corner of the Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, timber-framed

PMR097-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: tables set up in the Market Place for the Meesrsburg Wine Festival, 8th-9th September 1979, with an old wine press in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR097-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: tables set up in the streets for the Meersburg Wine Festival, 8th-9th September 1979.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR097-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: view of the harbour with (far left, above) the mediaeval castle, oldest in Germany, part of which, Dagobert's Tower, is believed to have been built in 628 A.D.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR097-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: the Grammar School (pink washed) overlooking the quay and pleasure steamers, with vineyards on the slopes between.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, architecture, boats

PMR097-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: a wine merchant, offering the first wine from the current year's harvest (Heurige).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR096-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: the main towngate to Lake Constance (Bodensee) with tower and Hotel zum Schiff.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR096-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: the old mill and waterwheel from below, with the castle on the left.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, water-power

PMR096-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: old mill with waterwheel and race, in the shadow of the castle.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, water-power

PMR096-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: St. Stephens (Protestant) Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque

PMR096-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: historic house with Gothic arches, now the Burklin Bakery, decorated with the coats of arms of previous occupants.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR096-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the main street (a pedestrian precinct), with an abundance of flowering shrubs.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, blossom, architecture

PMR096-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Beer Festival: tables in front of the north face of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its double staircase. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Beer Festival: tables in front of the north face of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its double staircase.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, drinking, architecture

PMR096-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the highly decorated south front of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with its massive Gothic step-gable.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, fountain, architecture

PMR094-12
Austria, Krems: the Simandl Fountain. The Simandl Brotherhood held its meetings in Krems every year from 1529.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mistress, dominatrix, pleading, begging, recriminations

PMR094-10
Austria, Krems: Renaissance oriel on the corner of the Rathaus (Town Hall) is the work of Master Benedict, 1548.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, stone-carving, bulls-eye

PMR094-08
Austria, Krems: the Piarist Church towers over the rooftops of the parish church square.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, Gothic

PMR094-06
Austria, Krems: the late Gothic Piarist Church rests partly on the remains of the Roman town wall.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, church-tower

PMR094-02
Austria, Krems: the Sängerhof (singers' courtyard) with Gothic step-gable. From 1210 the building housed an inn, with access for coaches through the arch.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable

PMR094-01
Austria, Krems: Gothic and Baroque houses on the north side of the parish church square in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable

PMR093-09
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: row of traditional houses with storks' nests on every chimney.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, ornithology, birds

PMR093-07
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: courtyard of the local inn, with bundles of corn cobs, overlooked by the church tower with its crowded balcony.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, Biergarten, drinking, pub, community

PMR093-05
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: storks' nest on the chimney of a house.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, ornithology, bird

PMR093-03
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: the village square viewed from the church tower, with storks' nest in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, oriel window, picturesque

PMR093-01
Austria, Burgenland, Eisenstadt: Rathaus (Town Hall) in Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, oriel window, picturesque

PMR092-12
Austria, Vienna: Equestrian statue of Prince Eugen, scourge of the Turks, in front of the entrance to the Neue Burg.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument

PMR092-10
Austria, Vienna: Johann Strauss Memorial in the Stadtpark.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, statue, violinist, walz, music

PMR092-08
Austria, Vienna: Johann Strauss Memorial in the Stadtpark.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, statue, violinist, walz, music

PMR092-06
Austria, Vienna: Hochstrahlbrunnen (fountain) in Schwarzenbergplatz, floodlit on summer evenings.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR092-03
Austria, Vienna: the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, a pedestrian precinct, with St. Stephens Cathedral visible at the end.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, metropolis, culture, shoppers

PMR092-01
Austria, Vienna: the pool in the Burggarten, with swans in the foreground.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, metropolis, culture, leisure, bathing

PMR091-07
Austria, Vienna: allegorical figures on the Fountain of Athene, before the Parliament Building:
Above: law making and administration
Below: river gods Elbe and Moldau (left) and Donau (Danube) and Inn (behind). In the background the famous Burg Theatre can be seen.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, monument, art

PMR091-06
Austria, Vienna: statue of the Horse Trainer and fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture

PMR091-05
Austria, Vienna: fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture

PMR090-11
Austria, Krems: Burggasse in the Old Town.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, cobblestones, mediaeval, historic, heritage, oriel

PMR090-10
Austria, Sankt Pölten: the main square, Rathausplatz, with the Holy Trinity column and Baroque Franciscan Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture

PMR090-09
Austria, Sankt Pölten: market stalls around the Maria column in the Herrenplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture

PMR090-08
Austria, Vienna: Museum of Fine Arts in Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, art gallery

PMR090-07
Austria, Vienna: Maria Theresia Monument in Maria-Theresien-Platz. Behind is the facade and dome of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, memorial, art gallery

PMR090-06
Austria, Vienna: The famous building housing the Company of Music Lovers.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR090-05
Austria, Vienna: a modern sculpture and reflecting pool, with, in the background, the Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR090-04
Austria, Vienna: Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR090-02
Austria, Vienna: Jugendstil (Art Deco) Cafe in Karlsplatz, standing over the subway and U-Bahn station, with the Karlskirche in the background.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR089-12
Austria, Vienna: Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome. Karlsplatz in the foreground.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR089-09
Austria: Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) building completed in 1869 in the neo-Renaissance style, stands on the Ringstrasse.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, neo-Renaissance, theatre, ballet, performing arts

PMR089-07
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: Emblems of the republic on the Palazzo delle Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio), built between 1298 and 1314 by Arnolfo di Cambio.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, historic, mediaeval, crenellations

PMR089-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze, Santa Croce: Pazzi Chapel, built by Brunelleschi between 1430-1446 in Renaissance style.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture, religious buildings

PMR089-03
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: facade of the church of Santa Croce by Niccolo Matas (1857-63). The rest of the church was built between the 12th and 14th centuries in Florentine Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, religious buildings

PMR089-01
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the Synagogue, built 1872-74.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, masonry, culture, Toscania

PMR088-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the Baptistry of St. John the Baptist, built in a well-balanced Romanesque style from the late 11th century, with the cathedral behind.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture, national heritage, religious buildings

PMR088-03
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: Florentine Gothic facade of the cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore) by Emilio de Fabris (1871-87). The rest of the cathedral dates back to 1296.
Keywords: Florentine Gothic architecture

PMR088-01
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the church of Santa Maria Novella begun in 1279, in Gothic-Renaissance style, belongs to the Dominican Order.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, masonry, culture, Toscania

PMR087-12
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. Tourists thronging the gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: national heritage, historic bridge, heritage, architecture, attraction

PMR086-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Lenbach Villa (Florentine Renaissance style, 1887) now houses a a display of 20th century art (Kandinsky, Klee, Macke, Franz Marc, Gabriele Munter etc.)
Keywords: München, architecture, Blauer Reiter, garden, museum, art gallery

PMR086-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan, from the Hofgarten
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, historic, heritage, Baroque

PMR086-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Wittelsbacherplatz with the Palais Ludwig Ferdinand (F.X. Widmann 1822) behind, now the administrative headquarters of the Siemens Group. In the foreground is the equestrian statue of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria.
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure, square, place

PMR086-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50, with the Hall of Fame, by Leo von Klenze, behind
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, landmark, monument, heritage, neo-classical

PMR086-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50, with the Hall of Fame behind
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, landmark, monument, heritage

PMR086-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the old forge, with the Roder Tower in the background, from the town wall ramparts
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Rodergasse and town, from the top of the Rodertor Tower
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-04
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the White Tower (12th century), part of the oldest town fortifications
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-03
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Town Hall (Rathaus), the front part in Renaissance style with arcades with the original Gothic building with 60m belltower from 13th century, behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR086-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Burgtor, one of the original entry gates to the town, with adjacent town wall
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, defence, fortifications, autumn colours

PMR086-01
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Siebers Tower, view from the hospital quarter
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR085-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle through the trees below, ablaze with autumn colour. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR085-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle through the trees below, ablaze with autumn colour. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR085-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Tegelberg, with Hohenschwangau Castle behind on the Alpsee and the Alps as backdrop. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, colourful, autumn foliage, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR085-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from halfway up the Tegelberg. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Fussen, autumn colours, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR085-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west with the Forggensee (lake) in the background. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR083-02
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Weinstadel, once a warehouse for grain and wine, with its water tower and reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, timber-frame buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Weinstadel, once a warehouse for grain and wine, with its water tower and reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, timber-frame buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a long established almshouse, part of which is on an island in the River Pegnitz
Keywords: Nürnberg, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR082-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) (14th century) with mechanical clock depicting the homage of the 7 Electors at noon every day
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, stone carving

PMR082-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the famous, intricately carved, Gothic Schoner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Haupt Markt (Marketplace)
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, carved stone, masterwork

PMR082-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: view from the top of the Sinwell Tower (l. to r.) Pentagonal Tower, Imperial Stables, and Luginsland Tower
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR082-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Beim Tiergartner-tor (pedestrian zone) with the Pilatus House, all overlooked by the castle
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, timber-frame houses, cobblestones

PMR081-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kreuzigung-Hof in the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a long-established almshouse
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR081-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fishing in the River Isar from Prater Island, with the Maximilianeum just visible over the trees
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, weir, autumn colours, tree-lined

PMR081-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian Parliament, built in 1857 by Friedrich Burklein, surmounted by the "Bavaria" figure
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, facade

PMR081-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian Parliament, built in 1857 by Friedrich Burklein, with the Maximilian Bridge over the River Isar
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, reflections

PMR081-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Maxmonument, a statue of Maximilian II, completed in 1875 by Kaspar von Zumbusch, with the Maximilianeum (Bavarian Parliament Building) in the distance
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, allegorical, figures

PMR081-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: National Theatre, home of the Bavarian Opera, rebuilt after the war at a cost of 5 million pounds. In the centre of Max-Joseph-Platz the statue of Max I Joseph, the first king of Bavaria
Keywords: München, architecture, neo-classical, columns, cobblestones, monument, pediment

PMR081-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: gateway to the Alter Hof (1255) or former palace of the ruling Wittelsbach family, from Burgstrasse
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, picturesque, historic

PMR081-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with Altes Rathaus (old town hall) (1470) with turreted tower, recently rebuilt (1978)
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, picturesque, historic, step gables, Gothic

PMR081-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: wrought iron trade sign and reflections in a window of the Augustiner Keller in the pedestrian zone
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, historic

PMR081-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine in the pedestrian zone near the Richard Strauss fountain, erected in memory of the composer of classical music and opera who lived near Munich (1864-1949)
Keywords: München, architecture, memorial, monument, conductor

PMR-D11860
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): the imposing 98-metre-high tower of the brick-built Gothic cathedral, Dom St. Nikoli, dates from 1335.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR080-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: enjoying the sunshine near the Richard Strauss fountain in the pedestrian zone with the facade of the Alte Akademie, the former Jesuit College, behind
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, composer, music, opera

PMR080-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: trademark of the city: the twin towers of the Gothic Frauenkirche (cathedral), consecrated in 1494, were rebuilt after war damage
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, historic, brick-built, onion domes

PMR080-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Brunnenhof courtyard of the Residenz, the former palace of the royal family, Wittelsbach
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, clocktower

PMR080-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Brunnenhof courtyard of the Residenz, the former palace of the royal family, Wittelsbach
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, clocktower

PMR080-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: bronze lions guarding the entrance to the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach family
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Odeonsplatz

PMR080-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: equestrian statue of King Ludwig I in Odeonsplatz with the Leuchtenberg-Palais behind on the right
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure

PMR080-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Hofgarten, with temple (1615) and dome of the old Army Museum in the backlground
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, Court gardens, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR080-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: ruin of the pre-war Army Museum (1978) (now rebuilt as the home of the Stadtskanzlerei)
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, neo-classical, dome, cupola

PMR080-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prinz-Carl-Palais, built by Karl von Fischer 1803-5, is reserved vor VIP visitors to the city
Keywords: München, architecture, neo-classical, palace

PMR080-03
Germany, Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: the Hofkirche (Court Church)(1618).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, Neuburg on the Danube, church, monument

PMR080-02
Germany, Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: street scene with the Hofkirche (1618) in the background
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, Neuburg on the Danube, church, monument

PMR080-01
Germany, Bavaria, Niederarnbach: Wasserschloss built in 1598 by Ferdinand Freiherr Vohling von Frickenhausen. Since 1663 owned by the Freiherren von Pfetten. Reflections in the moat.
Keywords: architecture, palace, castle, historic, heritage, picturesque, Frankonia

PMR075-12
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Split: souvenir stalls among the Roman columns with the Porta Argentea (Silver Gate) in the background
Keywords: architecture, historic, stone, heritage, ruins

PMR075-10
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Split: houses built in the south east corner of the (Roman) Palace of Diocletian (foreground); view from the campanile with railway and ferry terminals and waterfront
Keywords: architecture, historic, stone, mellow, port, Adriatic Sea

PMR075-05
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: open-air cafe in a shady side street
Keywords: architecture, historic, mediaeval, stone, mellow, eating, meal

PMR075-03
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: open-air cafe in a small square, overlooked by the church tower
Keywords: architecture, historic, mediaeval, stone, mellow, campanile, eating

PMR075-01
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: a typical alleyway in the old town
Keywords: architecture, historic, mediaeval, stone, mellow, cobblestones

PMR074-12
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: rooftops, from the church tower, with a Gothic facade in the foreground and port facilities in the background
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, rooftiles, cranes

PMR074-11
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: waterfront reflections, seen from the neighbouring island of Ciova
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, defence, town wall, campanile, mooring, boat, mediaeval, mellow

PMR074-10
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: the quayside and castle from the bridge to Ciova
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, defence, town wall, campanile

PMR074-09
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Zadar: church of St. Donat (11th century) and the belltower of St. Mary's church (12th century) with colourful cannas in the foreground
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, campanile, apse

PMR074-07
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Zadar: harbour and Land Gate to the town, bearing the lion of St. Mark (1543) built by Michele Sanmicheli, who also built the rest of the town's fortifications.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, port, moorings, boats, basin, defence, town wall

PMR074-02
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Porec: traditional old house with stone steps to the first floor entrance
Keywords: architecture, typical, dwelling, picturesque, flowerbeds, Istria

PMR074-01
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Porec: colourful mosaics on the facade of the Basilica of Euphrasius, the best-preserved example anywhere of a 6th century Byzantine basilica.
Keywords: architecture, arcades, columns, capitals, unique, Istria

PMR073-11
Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: house in Venetian Gothic style (1450), with the campanile towering in the background
Keywords: architecture, belltower, ogee arches, clocktower, Istria

PMR073-10
Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: statue of violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini (born here in 1692) in front of the town hall (1879) with the lion of St. Mark over the entrance.
Keywords: Baroque music, monument, memorial, architecture, neo-classical, bronze figure, Istria

PMR073-07
Italy, Muggia: a town on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) - the outer harbour
Keywords: architecture, port, moorings, basin, watercraft, quayside, fishing boats, yachts, picturesque, church tower, reflections

PMR073-05
Italy, Muggia: a town on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) - the old town hall with later top storey, crowned with clock and bell tower
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, street scene, town square, historic, arcades

PMR073-04
Italy, Muggia: a town on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) - the old town hall bearing the lion of St. Mark (left), and the 15th century parish church
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, street scene, rose window, belltower

PMR073-03
Italy, Muggia: the crowded little harbour on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia)
Keywords: architecture, port, moorings, basin, watercraft, quayside, fishing boats, yachts, picturesque

PMR073-02
Italy, Trieste: mosaics on the facade of the Giuseppe Verdi Theatre with the flag of Trieste in the foreground
Keywords: architecture, historic, ornate, decoration, colourful, city symbol, drama, opera

PMR073-01
Italy, Trieste: boats moored in the Grand Canal with the classical facade of Sant' Antonio Church (1849) and dome of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: architecture, historic, quayside, watercraft, nautical

PMR072-10
Slovenia, Ljubljana: St. Jacob's Church and clocktower
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR072-09
Slovenia, Ljubljana: street scene with one of the "Three Bridges", statue of poet Franz Preseren, and the facade of the Franciscan Church (17th century)
Keywords: capital city, architecture, Baroque

PMR072-08
Slovenia, Ljubljana: street scene with obelisk monument in the foreground
Keywords: capital city, architecture, dome, church towers

PMR072-07
Italy, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa: the old wooden roofed bridge spanning the River Brenta
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR072-06
Italy, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa: view of the old town and River Brenta from the modern road bridge
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR072-05
Italy, Veneto, Asolo: campanile and rooftops, overlooked by Rocca Castle on the hill, dating from late12th century
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR072-04
Italy, Veneto, Asolo: arcaded shops on the main street
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, shopping, trading

PMR072-03
Italy, Veneto, Caerano: the clocktower and campanile, surmounted by a huge statue with cross
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, belltower, street scene

PMR071-08
San Marino: Town Hall and Statue of Liberty
Keywords: historic, architecture, castellations, heritage, tower

PMR071-07
Italy, Veneto, Chioggia: reflections in the canal
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, footbridge

PMR071-05
Italy, Veneto, Chioggia: canal and street market
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, reflections, footbridge

PMR071-01
Italy, Veneto, Caorle: the Romanesque church and campanile
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, belltower

PMR070-11
Italy, Castelfranco Veneto: dating from 1195, the ancient city walls tower over the street market and statue of Giorgione
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace

PMR070-10
Italy, Venice: the rooftops of the city with the Clocktower and its two Moors in the foreground, from the top of the campanile
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, panorama

PMR070-09
Italy, Venice: view of the Isola San Giorgio, the Piazzetta San Marco, part of the Doge's Palace and the two granite columns bearing the lion of St Mark and the statue of St. Theodore, from the top of the campanile. Venice Lido is visible in the distance.
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-08
Italy, Venice: the Rialto Bridge with gondolas in the foreground
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-07
Italy, Venice: a typical Venetian "Calle"
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-06
Italy, Venice: late afternoon sunlight on the Isola San Giorgio
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, gondolas

PMR070-05
Italy, Venice: golden facade of St. Mark's Basilica with the bronze horses brought from Constantinople in 1204
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-04
Italy, Venice: The Clock Tower with astrological clock and two Moors striking the hours
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-03
Italy, Venice: the campanile and part of the facade of the Libreria, with corner sculpture "Adam and Eve"
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-02
Italy, Venice: the Bridge of Sighs, with corner sculpture, "the Drunkenness of Noah"
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-01
Italy, Venice: Rio Barcaioli and Hotel Bauer Grunwald (recently built)
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, reflections

PMR069-12
Italy, Venice: Venetian Gothic facade on the Grand Canal
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, reflections

PMR069-10
Italy, Venice: ornate wrought-iron railings overlooking the lagoon and Isola San Giorgio
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-09
Italy, Venice: artist, displaying her work, with Isola San Giorgio across the lagoon
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-08
Italy, Venice: gondolas, gondoliers, the lagoon and Isola San Giorgio from the Molo
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-07
Italy, Venice: gondolas on the Bacino Orseolo
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, bridge, canal, reflections

PMR069-06
Italy, Venice: canal-entrance to the Cavaletto Hotel in the Bacino Orseolo
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, reflections

PMR069-05
Italy, Venice: gondola passing uinder the Ponte de le Colonne in a shaft of sunlight
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, canal, bridge, footbridge

PMR069-04
Italy, Venice: Baroque facade of St. Moses Church (ca.1632) by architect Alessandro Tremignon
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-03
Italy, Venice: the campanile and St. Mark's Basilica from the farther side of St. Mark's Square
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-02
Italy, Venice: throngs of tourists on the Molo around the Doge's Palace
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-01
Italy, Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, with the open-air cafe in St. Mark's Square, in the foreground
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-12
Italy, Venice: Palazzo Franchetti (15th century Gothic) and the church of Santa Maria della Salute, from the Grand Canal
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-11
Italy, Venice: Byzantine-style palace on the Grand Canal, with colourful mooring posts
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-10
Italy, Venice: Ca' d'Oro, one of the best examples of Venetian Gothic (15th century)
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-05
Austria, Tyrol, Hall: snow-capped alps tower over a square with frescoes, not far from the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, alpine, Alps, mountain range, street scene, residential

PMR068-03
Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. The houses are contemporary, and are built-on. The town later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, castellations, mint, castle, fortifications

PMR068-02
Austria, Tyrol, Hall: the mediaeval Munzer Tower where the first Talers were minted in 1477, when the town received its minting right. It later became rich on the salt trade, when it was called Solbad Hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, castellations, mint, castle, fortifications

PMR065-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Olympic Swimming Bath (1972) in the snow, reflected in the lake
Keywords: München, Olympic Games, competition, reflections, revolutionary, architecture

PMR065-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the maypole in the Viktualienmarkt with the Rathaus tower and tower of Heilig Geist Church in the background
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, picturesque, historic, street scene, market

PMR065-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Altes Rathaus with step-gables and newly completed (1977) "mediaeval" tower from Marienplatz
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, picturesque, historic, Gothic

PMR065-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Alter Hof or former palace courtyard, in snowy weather
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, towers, oriel, picturesque, historic

PMR065-01
England, Suffolk, Worlingham, 19 Park Drive: typical late 20th century bungalow
Keywords: architecture, home, house, dwelling, brick-built

PMR062-11
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa - the former outhouses and barns now serve as restaurant and administrative quarters (1977)
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa -entrance with vivid bougainvillea bush in the foreground
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-08
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR058-07
South Africa, Natal, Durban: City Hall (1910), an almost exact replica of Belfast City Hall, stands in Francis Farewell Square
Keywords: street scene, architecture, neo-classical, dome, cupola

PMR058-06
South Africa, Natal, Durban: West Street, with Christmas decorations
Keywords: street scene, shopping area, zebra crossing, architecture

PMR057-08
Rhodesia, Salisbury: statue of Cecil Rhodes looking along the main street, Jameson Avenue, at the Government Buildings with clocktower, with storm clouds gathering
Keywords: architecture, capital city, monument, street scene, historic

PMR057-05
Rhodesia, Salisbury: view of the city from the gardens on the Kopje
Keywords: architecture, capital city, panorama, overview

PMR057-01
Rhodesia, Salisbury: Christmas tree in First Street, Salisbury's pedestrian precinct
Keywords: architecture, capital city, street scene

PMR056-06
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: inside the circular Wankie Safari Lodge
Keywords: architecture, luxuriant, vegetation

PMR049-12
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Schiller in the Schillerplatz with the Old Chancery (16th century) behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR049-11
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: fountain and Jubilee Column surmounted by the goddess Concordia (1841) in the Schlossplatz with the Old Castle behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square

PMR049-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Christoph, the IV Duke of Wurttemberg, (1550-68) in the Schlossplatz with the New Castle on the left, Old Castle on the right, and TV Tower in the distance
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR049-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dillingen: main street with plant market and ornate wrought iron sign; gate-tower beyond
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, gables, architecture

PMR049-06
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the former Yenidze cigarette factory, designed by architect Martin Hammitszch in oriental style in 1907 for entrepreneur Hugo Zietz, who imported tobacco from Yenidze in Thrace. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque, dome, minarets

PMR049-05
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: courtyard and north pavilion of the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-04
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: Post Platz, with part of the Zwinger on the left, and new buildings on the right (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-03
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: ruins of the former Residenz, bombed by the RAF on the night of 13.2.45. A rebuild is planned (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-02
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR048-11
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto). In the foreground an artist displays his work
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations, pictures, paintings

PMR048-10
Poland, Warsaw: one of dozens of wall plaques all over the city, each marking the site of the execution of 50 hostages by the Nazis. Out of the original population of 1.3 million, 800,000 died, the rest being forcibly transported (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, memorial, tragedy, barbaric, victims, holocaust

PMR048-09
Poland, Warsaw: a street in the "new town" with reconstructed burgher houses now containing many small businesses (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-08
Poland, Warsaw: one of the horse carriages which offer tours of the "new town" with an unusual frescoed house behind
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-07
Poland, Warsaw: the Market Square of the "new town" (Rynek Nowego Miasta) with the Baroque Church of the Holy Sacraments on the far side (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-06
Poland, Warsaw: a street in the "new town" with new wall frescos and St. Mary's Church (15th century) in the background
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-05
Poland, Warsaw: the birthplace of Marie Curie (reconstructed). She discovered POLONium and received the Nobel Prize for her work on radioactivity
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, physicist, chemist

PMR048-04
Poland, Warsaw: one of the reconstructed streets in the "new town"
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-03
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto)
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations

PMR048-02
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the town wall, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations

PMR047-12
Poland, Warsaw: reconstructed houses in the old town, and original figure of a bear outside the church of the Jesuits (next to St. Johhn's Cathedral) (1977)
Keywords: architecture, statue, monument, stone animal

PMR047-10
Poland, Warsaw: the KIngs' Palace (reconstruction after WWII completed in 1974) and famous column of Sigismund, erected in 1644 by Vladislav IV
Keywords: architecture, historic, red-brick

PMR047-09
Poland, Warsaw: a radial road tunnelling under the reconstructed houses on the Krakowskie Przedmiescie (main street) (1977)
Keywords: architecture, underpass, omnibus, town planning, tunnel

PMR047-08
Poland, Warsaw: a Russian-style Orthodox Church in Praga (1977)
Keywords: architecture, religion, Orthodox, Byzantine

PMR047-07
Poland, Warsaw: the Palace of Culture, a present from the Russians, contains 2 cinemas, exhibition rooms, etc., with the Kosmos 77 Exhibition of Russian Space Achievements in the foreground (1977)
Keywords: architecture, Russian-style, multi-storey, tower block

PMR047-06
Poland, Warsaw: the Palace of Culture, a present from the Russians, contains 2 cinemas, exhibition rooms, etc., with the Kosmos 77 Exhibition of Russian Space Achievements in the foreground (1977)
Keywords: architecture, Russian-style, multi-storey, tower block

PMR047-04
Poland, Wroclav (Breslau): the water tower on Sudecka Street, built 1904-5 by Karl Klimm, is 63 metres high (1977)
Keywords: architecture, waterworks, brickwork, water supply, cistern

PMR047-02
Czechoslovakia, Prague: statue of Charles IV
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue

PMR046-10
Czechoslovakia, Prague: view of the old water mill from the Charles Bridge in 1977
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue

PMR046-09
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Charles Bridge, defence towers, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Three Ostriches pub in 1977
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue

PMR046-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the newly renovated Bayertor (Bavarian Gate), dating from 1425
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR045-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rottenbuch: campanile of the monastery church
Keywords: architecture, churchtower, onion dome, belltower, catholic

PMR047-05
Poland, Wroclaw (Breslau): snow scene with towers of the historic prison in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, winter, forsythia

PMR-D12267
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Monopteros in winter, reflected in the waters of the Badenburg Lake in the gardens of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, calm, classical, München, pomp, rotunda, Schloss Nymphenburg, tranquil, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D12266
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Monopteros in winter, reflected in the waters of the Badenburg Lake in the gardens of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, calm, classical, München, pomp, rotunda, Schloss Nymphenburg, tranquil, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D12261
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the former stable block in the north wing of Nymphenburg Palace, now the home of the museum "Mensch und Natur" ("Mankind and Nature").
Keywords: architecture, baroque, magnificence, München, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, splendour, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D12260
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: eastern facade of Nymphenburg Palace, former summer home of the Wittelsbacher family and birthplace of King Ludwig II, from the reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, baroque, magnificence, München, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, splendour, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D12254
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: the water tower on Polesden Lacy estate, left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville.
Keywords: architecture, brick-built, culture, heritage, stately home

PMR-D12253
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: the water tower on Polesden Lacy estate, left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville.
Keywords: architecture, brick-built, culture, heritage, stately home

PMR-D12252
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: Polesden Lacy Manor House, built in 1821-3 and left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville. There has been a house on the site since 1336.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque, stately home

PMR-D12251
England, Surrey, Great Bookham: Polesden Lacy Manor House, built in 1821-3 and left to the National Trust by Mrs Greville. There has been a house on the site since 1336.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque, stately home

PMR-D12250
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene in Raiffeisenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, high-rise, picturesque, residential block, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12222
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene in Raiffeisenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, high-rise, picturesque, residential block, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12059
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: vaulted monument tomb from the Roman period in the south necropolis.
Keywords: Aegean, antiquity, archeology, architecture, art, culture, excavations, Greek, Hellenic, heritage, historic, masonry, picturesque, Roman, ruin

PMR-D12058
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: vaulted monument tombs from the Roman period in the south necropolis.
Keywords: Aegean, antiquity, archeology, architecture, art, culture, excavations, Greek, Hellenic, heritage, historic, masonry, picturesque, Roman, ruin

PMR-D12057
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD - has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves.
Keywords: Aegean, antiquity, archeology, architecture, art, culture, excavations, Greek, Hellenic, heritage, historic, masonry, picturesque, Roman, ruin

PMR-D12016
Greece, Island of Symi: the ornate belltower of Panormitis Monastery, recently renovated.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Orthodox

PMR-D12012
Greece, Island of Symi: the patterned courtyard of Panormitis Monastery, with the galleried cells of the former monks.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Orthodox

PMR-D12010
Greece, Island of Symi: Panormitis Monastery (early 18th century), recently renovated, and the waterfront.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, Orthodox

PMR-D11951
Greece, Island of Nisyros: church and belltower overlooking the village square in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D11938
Greece, Island of Nisyros: entrance gate to the ancient acropolis above Mandraki, built about 500 BC to guard the sea.route to Rhodes. Note the precisely-cut massive ashlars.
Keywords: architecture, cultural, Dodecanese, fortification, Greek Islands, Hellas, historic, island hopping, ruin

PMR-D11937
Greece, Island of Nisyros: entrance gate to the ancient acropolis above Mandraki, built about 500 BC to guard the sea.route to Rhodes.
Keywords: architecture, cultural, Dodecanese, fortification, Greek Islands, Hellas, historic, island hopping, ruin

PMR-D11936
Greece, Island of Nisyros: entrance gate to the ancient acropolis above Mandraki, built about 500 BC to guard the sea.route to Rhodes.
Keywords: architecture, cultural, Dodecanese, fortification, Greek Islands, Hellas, historic, island hopping, ruin

PMR-D11921
Greece, Island of Kos: classical monument to Alexander the Great.
Keywords: architecture, bust, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, historical, island hopping, sculpture, statue

PMR-D11918
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with timber-framed Wiekhouses which were built into the wall every 30 metres for defence purposes.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11917
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with timber-framed Wiekhaus. To the right stands the Fangelturm or Mönchenturm, a reinforcing defence tower.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11916
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with timber-framed Wiekhouses which were built into the wall every 30 metres for defence purposes.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11915
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the Fangelturm or Mönchenturm, a 19-metre reinforcing defence tower with 2.3-metre thick walls, stands in the north-west of the town. Originally a second tower stood nearby.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiekhaus

PMR-D11913
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with timber-framed Wiekhaus; similar ones are built into the wall every 30 metres for defence purposes.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11912
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the outer gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the left, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11911
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the inner gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the right, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11910
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with two of the Wiekhäuser, built into the wall every 30 metres for defence purposes.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11909
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with timber-framed Wiekhaus; similar ones are built into the wall every 30 metres for defence purposes.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11908
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Neues Tor, the eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall. On the inside of the gate appear eight terracotta sculptured figures of maids, waving (two pictured). Their significance is not known.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11907
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the Neues Tor, the eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall. Built after 1550.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11906
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: St. Mary's Church (Marienkirche), completed in 1298, is used only for concerts.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11905
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Stargard Tor, the southern gate in the 2.3 km town wall. Built before 1450. On the inside of the gate appear nine terracotta sculptured figures of maids, waving. Their significance is not known.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11904
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Stargarder Tor, the southern gate in the 2.3 km town wall. Built before 1450.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11903
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Treptower Tor, the western gate in the 2.3 km town wall, seen from the side, with one of the Wiekhouses in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11902
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg:
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiekhaus

PMR-D11901
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: the 7-metre-high, 2.3-metre-long, intact town wall, with two of the Wiekhäuser, built into the wall every 30 metres for defence purposes.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11900
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Treptower Tor, the western gate in the 2.3 km town wall. Built before 1400.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11899
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: 80% of the town was destroyed during WWII and the centre was rebuilt under the administration of the GDR. The central market place with the high-rise Haus der Kultur und Bildung (HKB = House of Culture and Education). The town wall and gates survived the war.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, paving, picturesque

PMR-D11898
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive brick Gothic facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1278, and is the hallmark of the city.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11897
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Baroque facade and doorway to the Rathaus (Town Hall) dating from 1720, with a street cafe on the cobbled street in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11896
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Badenstrasse - a fascinating mixture of traditional dwelling houses, with dormer windows and gables.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11895
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11894
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11893
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. Colourful Baroque doorway.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11892
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Heilgeiststrasse, with no. 63, the former Treasury Building, nearest.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11891
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Nicholas (Nikolaikirche) dates back to 1234 but was completed in its present form (with two towers) in the late 14th century. It is the principal and oldest church in the city.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11890
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Böttcherstrasse, with St. Jacob's church visible at the far end.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11889
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485, although it originally had a Gothic spire, 151 metres high (!) which burnt out after a lightning strike in 1647.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11888
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the nave of the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11887
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the Neuer Markt.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11886
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) facade of the Altes Lazarett (military hospital) in the Frankenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11885
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) facade of the Altes Lazarett (military hospital) in the Frankenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11884
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): a typical street.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11873
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Peenemünde on the Island of Usedom: the former coal-fired power station of the German Army Rocket Research Establishment during WWII which is now a historical museum with V-1 and V-2 rockets on display.
Keywords: architecture, Hitler, NAZI, warfare, Werner von Braun

PMR-D11870
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Rügen Island, Putbus: some of the all-white neo-classical buildings forming part of the "Putbus Circus". The "white town" was founded in 1810 by Prince William Malte of Putbus.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, Pearl of Rügen, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11869
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Rügen Island, Putbus: obelisk forming the centre of the "Putbus Circus", the surrounding all-white neo-classical buildings. The "white town" was founded in 1810 by Prince William Malte of Putbus.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, Pearl of Rügen, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11859
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the busy market place,
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11858
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): the Gothic-Baroque gable of the Rathaus (Town Hall) overlooks the busy market place.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11857
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town: the 98-metre-high Gothic tower of Dom St. Nikolai (Cathedral of St. Nicholas), where the artist Caspar David Friedrich was baptised. The church was first mentioned in writing in 1280.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11856
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), built in 1280 in brick Gothic style, has an impressive carved pulpit dating from 1587.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11855
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), built in 1280 in brick Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11850
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the market place.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11849
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Lange Strasse is the main shopping street and a pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11848
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): children playing in the water of the fountain in the old fish market. Behind is the Gothic-Baroque gable of the Rathaus (Town Hall).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11847
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): children playing in the water of the fountain in the old fish market.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11846
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the market place, with the tower of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, colourful, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11839
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the "Osel Mantis", a one-man deep sea engineering submersible, as seen in the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only". On display in the Ozeaneum Museum.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11838
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the "Osel Mantis", a one-man deep sea engineering submersible, as seen in the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only". On display in the Ozeaneum Museum.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11837
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): Humboldt's penguins on the roof of the Ozeaneum Museum, with the rooftops of Stralsund in the background.
Keywords: architecture, birds, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, ornithology, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11833
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the skyline from the sea, with the churches of St. Mary, St. Jacob and St. Nicholas, from left to right.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11832
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the skyline from the sea, with the church of St. Nicholas behind a number of brick-built trading warehouses.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11831
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the skyline from the sea, with the church of St. Nicholas in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11830
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the new 4079-metre long bridge to Rügen with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007, crosses the island of Dänholm.
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11829
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): bridges to the island of Rügen: on the left the old Rügendamm and on the right the new bridge, 4079-metres long, opened in 2007. both in use.
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11828
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the new bridge to Rügen with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007, crosses the island of Dänholm (foreground).
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11827
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the huge ship-building hall, 300 metres long by 108 metres wide by 74 metres high, which started work in 1996, is one of the most modern in Europe.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, indoor dockyard, ship-construction, steelwork, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11826
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): bridges to the island of Rügen: in the vorground the old Rügendamm and behind the new bridge with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007.
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11825
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): historic figure of an agricultural worker on the front of a trading warehouse.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, sculpture, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11824
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the historic buildings on the harbour island, with the new Ozeaneum Museum in the centre, all reflected in the waters of the Strelasund.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11823
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the historic Hafenamt (Harbourmaster) on the Hansakai, with a tower of St. Nicholas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11822
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the futuristic Ozeaneum Museum which opened its doors in July 2008, with historic brick-built trade warehouses on the right.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11821
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the harbour from a sightseeing boat, with facades of burgher houses and the church towers of St. Nicholas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11820
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the harbour with sightseeing boat, and the church towers of St. Nicholas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11819
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485, although it originally had a Gothic spire, 151 metres high (!) which burnt out after a lightning strike in 1647. Seen reflected in the waters of the Franken Teich (lake).
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11818
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): facade of Alter Markt 6, built in 1357 and converted to Baroque style in 1650. Now home to the traditional pharmacy business.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11817
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the brick Gothic facade of the "Wulflamhaus", Alter Markt 5, dates from 1352.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11816
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): brick Gothic facade of the "Giebelhaus", Mühlenstrasse 1, displays the oldest known example of the "pillar gable", from the 13th century. The bottom part was lost during Baroque alterations in 1770.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11815
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on Mühlenstrasse and the Alter Markt.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11814
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive brick Gothic facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1278, and is the hallmark of the city.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11813
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome facades on the Alter Markt. The grey building displaying a coat of arms in the gable, Alter Markt 14, is the former residence of the Swedish garrison commander, during the Swedish occupation.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11812
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours. The Renaissance pulpit dates from 1611.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11811
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the nave of St. Nicholas' church from the ambulatory.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11810
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11809
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive Gothic nave of St. Nicholas' Church
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11808
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the well-lit walk-through gallery of the Rathaus (Town Hall)
Keywords: architecture, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11807
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): recently restored Baroque West Door of St Nicholas' Church with an image of St. Nicholas, the statues of Hope (Spes) and Faith (Fides) and cherubs carrying the instruments of the Passion (arma Christi).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11806
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on the Alter Markt and Mühlenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11805
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome burgher house at Mühlenstrasse 7, built in late 18th century in neo-Baroque style.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11804
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome facades, many with gables, on Mühlenstrasse and the Alter Markt.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11802
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Beer and other refreshments are enjoyed at the summer fete on the grass.
Keywords: architecture, atmosphere, culture, drinking, eating, festival, heritage, lively, palatial, picturesque

PMR-D11801
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Beer and other refreshments are enjoyed at the summer fete on the grass.
Keywords: architecture, atmosphere, culture, drinking, eating, festival, heritage, lively, palatial, picturesque

PMR-D11800
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Usedom: a typical cobbled street
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11799
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Usedom: tower of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), built in Gothic style at the end of the 15th century on the site of an earlier church.
Keywords: architecture, culture, gable, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11798
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Usedom: brick-built Anklamer Tor, the town's eastern gate, was erected about 1495.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11797
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Home of the von Schwerin family.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, palatial, picturesque

PMR-D11794
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Peenemünde on the Island of Usedom: the former coal-fired power station of the German Army Rocket Research Establishment during WWII which is now a historical museum with V-1 and V-2 rockets on display.
Keywords: architecture, Hitler, NAZI, warfare, Werner von Braun

PMR-D11515
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the interior of the Orthodox Church of Agios Spyridon. The church, dating from 1590, preserves the mummified body of the island's patron saint, St. Spyridon, in an ornate silver coffin. Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the interior of the Orthodox Church of Agios Spyridon. The church, dating from 1590, preserves the mummified body of the island's patron saint, St. Spyridon, in an ornate silver coffin.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, iconostasis, Ionian Islands

PMR-D11514
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): interior of the Faneromeni church or Panagia ton Xenon, which was used by refugees from the mainland during the Ottoman occupation. It dates back to 1689. Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): interior of the Faneromeni church or Panagia ton Xenon, which was used by refugees from the mainland during the Ottoman occupation. It dates back to 1689.
Keywords: architecture, chandelier, culture, iconostasis, Ionian Islands, Orthodox

PMR-D11495
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands

PMR-D11494
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands

PMR-D11493
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: the convent of Panagia Vlahernon on Vlaherna Island can be reached by walking along the jetty.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11492
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: the convent of Panagia Vlahernon on Vlaherna Island can be reached by walking along the jetty. Behind is Mouse Island (Pondikonisi) with a tiny Byzantine chapel, reachable by boat in ca. 4 minutes.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11491
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the bell tower of the Orthodox Church of Agios Spyridon, the tallest in Corfu. The church, dating from 1590, preserves the mummified body of the island's patron saint, St. Spyridon.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands

PMR-D11490
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Agios Ioannis o Prodromos (Church of St. John the Precurser = St. John the Baptist) in Platia Iroon Kypriakon Agoniston, a square popularly known as "Platia Ioniki". Built in 1520, it was formerly Corfu's cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands

PMR-D11489
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Platia Iroon Kypriakon Agoniston, a square popularly known as "Platia Ioniki". The handsome classical Alpha Bank Building (1846) hosts the Banknote Museum (Greek issues). Corfiot politician Georgios Theotoki is honoured with a statue in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, Ionian Islands, monument, sculpture

PMR-D11488
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the elegant arcades of the Liston face the Spianada on the west side. It was built under French rule, in 1807.
Keywords: architecture, Ionian Islands, picturesque, plaza, promenade, terrace

PMR-D11487
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the New Fortress (Neo Frourio) reflected in the pool of the modern fountain in Old Port Square.
Keywords: architecture, bastions, fortifications, Ionian Islands, sculpture

PMR-D11466
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Odos Nikiforou Theotoki, one of the busiest shopping streets in the old town.
Keywords: arcades, architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11421
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Castel a Terra with Venetian belltower and lighthouse in the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio), showing the bridge over the moat (Contrafossa) and Venetian fortifications.
Keywords: architecture, bastion, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11420
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Castel a Terra with Venetian belltower and lighthouse in the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, fortifications, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11418
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): facades of Old Port Square, Spilia, reflected in the pool of the modern fountain.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque, sculpture

PMR-D11417
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Odos Solomou in the Spilia district.
Keywords: apartments, architecture, drying washing, dwellings, Ionian Islands, washing line

PMR-D11416
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): courtyard of a taverna in the old town.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, drinking, eating, Ionian Islands, picturesque, restaurant

PMR-D11415
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the Catholic Catherdral of St. James and St. Christopher ( Agii Iakovos ke Hristoforos), dating from 1632, in Platia Dimarhio.
Keywords: architecture, flowers, garden, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11414
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the Dimarhio (Town Hall) in Platia Mihail Theotoki, built by the Venetians in 1665 out of white marble.
Keywords: architecture, decorative , Ionian Islands, municipal, ornate

PMR-D11413
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the Palace of St. Michael and St. George, erected between 1819 and 1824 by Maltese masons for the British High Commissioner.
Keywords: architecture, colonnade, Doric columns, Ionian Islands, neoclassical

PMR-D11411
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Panagia Mandrakina, a small, Greek Orthodox church on the Spianada, took on its present form in 1950 after rebuilding due to war damage.
Keywords: architecture, belltower, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11410
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Platia Iroon Kypriakon Agoniston, a square popularly known as "Platia Ioniki" with a statue of Corfiot politician Georgios Theotoki in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, monument, picturesque

PMR-D11405
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the Venetian belltower in the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress), to which a clock was added under British rule. Old cannon in foreground.
Keywords: architecture, bastion, fortifications, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11404
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): the Sideros Lighthouse (built 1828) on the summit of the "Castel a Terra", in the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress).
Keywords: architecture, bastion, beacon, fort, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11403
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): "Castel a Mare", the lower peak in the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress), with Venetian fortifications which resisted three Ottoman sieges.
Keywords: architecture, bastion, fort, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11402
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): "Castel a Mare", the lower peak in the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress), with Venetian fortifications which resisted three Ottoman sieges.
Keywords: architecture, bastion, fort, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11401
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of part of the Venetian New Fortress (Neo Frourio)(1645) from the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio)(dating back to 6th century).
Keywords: architecture, bastion, fortifications, Ionian Islands, Venetian

PMR-D11397
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of the waterfront and promenade from the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio) with moored yachts in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque, Venetian

PMR-D11396
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): mortar, cast in the Sussex foundry of Thomas Western (1684) in the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio).
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, Ionian Islands, Venetian, weaponry

PMR-D11394
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): statue of Sir Frederick Adam, second British High Commissioner, in front of the Palace of St. Michael and St. George.
Keywords: architecture, Ionian Islands, lily pond, monument, neoclassical

PMR-D11379
Greece, Island of Corfu, Porto Timoni: apartments and restaurant on clifftop.
Keywords: architecture, holiday, hotel, Ionian Islands, outlook, vacation

PMR-D11348
England, Worcester: Christmas trees in the vaulted cloisters of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, fan vaulting, festive, Gothic, lights

PMR-D11347
England, Worcester: Christmas trees in the vaulted cloisters of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, fan vaulting, festive, Gothic, lights

PMR-D11346
England, Worcester: "Eagle Vaults", a Victorian pub with handsome tiled frontage on Friar Street.
Keywords: architecture, beer, cobblestones, licenced, pedestrian zone, public house

PMR-D11345
England, Worcester: Christmas in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, black and white, cobblestones, pedestrian zone, Tudor, wattle and daub

PMR-D8180
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the fountain in Lille Lungegards Vann (lake), with the high-rise City Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, mediaeval, mercantile, panorama, picturesque, port, Scandinavia

PMR-D11250
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the Roman lighthouse (built 60 AD), under reconstruction on its old foundations. Originally 26m high it was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11249
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11248
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11246
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the cavea of the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, which held 1400 people.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11245
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11244
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11243
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11242
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, the assembly hall of the Lycian League (1st century BC).
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11225
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: colourful facades with classical lines on the waterfront, backed by the mountainous hinterland.
Keywords: architecture, dwellings, houses, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11218
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress crown the headland.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11217
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: newly restored facades on the quayside.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11216
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress. The mosque is home to an interesting local museum. View from the terrace of the Hotel Megisti.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11215
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress. The mosque is home to an interesting local museum. View from the terrace of the Hotel Megisti.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11214
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress. The mosque is home to an interesting local museum.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11213
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: newly restored desirable residence flying the Greek flag from the balcony.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11212
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: seating for an open air concert in a small square backed by colourful house facades.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11175
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a typical vault-shaped, stone sarcophagus of the Lycians, many of which dot the landscape.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11174
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11173
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11172
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11171
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a closer view of some of the burial chambers in a cliff face overlooking the ruins of the ancient city of Pinara.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11170
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a cliff face with over 900 rock burial chambers towers over the ruins of the ancient city of Pinara.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11167
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians, dating back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, burial chambers, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11166
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas (shown here), in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, with highly decorated sham stone door, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, burial chambers, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11154
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: part of the ruins of the ancient town of Kaunos, in the Dalyan delta.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Lycia

PMR-D11153
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: part of the ruins of the ancient town of Kaunos, in the Dalyan delta.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Lycia

PMR-D11152
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: remains of a byzantine stone basilica in the ruins of the ancient town of Kaunos, in the Dalyan delta. The upper acropolis is visible on the hill in the background.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, church, culture, heritage, historic, Lycia

PMR-D11151
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: remains of a byzantine stone basilica in the ruins of the ancient town of Kaunos, in the Dalyan delta.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, church, culture, heritage, historic, Lycia

PMR-D11150
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: Ancient rock burial chambers carved in the cliff wall near Dalyan, with facades copied from Green Ionic Temples. All have been plundered; many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Lycia, rock tombs

PMR-D11149
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: general view of the ancient rock burial chambers carved in the cliff wall near Dalyan, with facades copied from Green Ionic Temples. All have been plundered; many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Lycia, rock tombs

PMR-D11148
Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: Ancient rock burial chambers carved in the cliff wall near Dalyan, with facades copied from Green Ionic Temples. All have been plundered; many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Lycia, rock tombs

PMR-D11126
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: St. Mattheus Church, built of bricks in 1845, was the first protestant church in Ingolstadt.
Keywords: architecture, brickwork, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11125
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Wittelsbach coat of arms on the entry-gate to the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded").
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, stone-carving, tradition

PMR-D11122
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque clocktower on the entry-gate of the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque, red apples

PMR-D11121
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque entry-gate and clocktower of the Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11120
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum. View from the moat.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11119
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Neues Schloss (New Castle) started in 1418 by Duke Ludwig VII ("the Bearded") of the Wittelsbach dynasty. It is now home to the Army Museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11034
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kaisheimer Haus, built about 1600 as a town palace for the Fugger family. It acquired its Baroque appearance during the 17/18th centuries. The future Elector Maximilian I lived here between 1587-90.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11033
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: St. Mattheus Church, built of bricks in 1845, was the first protestant church in Ingolstadt. View from the Schrannenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, brickwork, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11032
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the Rococo facade of Ickstatt House, former residence of Johann Adam, Freiherr von Ickstatt (1702-76), a noted reformer of the Enlightenment.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11031
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: facade of the old town hall (Altes Rathaus) which was rebuilt in its present form and neo-Renaissance style by Gabriel von Seidl in 1882. View from the Victualienmarkt, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11030
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the old town hall (Altes Rathaus) which was rebuilt in its present form and neo-Renaissance style by Gabriel von Seidl in 1882. To the left is the Pfeifturm ("Whistle Tower"), formerly the town's watch tower.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11029
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Baroque facades on the Ludwigstrasse, part of the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D11028
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the unequal (unfinished) towers of the late Gothic minster(Liebfrauenmünster) begun in 1425.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11027
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the vaulted late Gothic south portal of the minster (Liebfrausenmünster), started in 1425.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11026
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11025
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: part of the mediaeval town fortifications, still in use.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, tower

PMR-D11024
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11007
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Bad Gögging: the surviving entry portal of the Romanesque church of St Andreas, still standing adjacent to the new church.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, exhibit, mediaeval, museum, stone carving

PMR-D11006
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Bad Gögging: half-excavated Roman thermal bath, 56m. long x 30m. wide, from first century AD, partly under the parish church of St: Andreas. Unique in Bavaria.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, exhibit, museum, ruins

PMR-D11004
Germany, Lower Bavaria: Villa Aurelia, cure hotel in the spa town of Bad Gögging.
Keywords: architecture, convalescence, peaceful, picturesque, rehabilitation, sanatorium

PMR-D10921
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: view of the Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, from a street cafe, with the tower of the Gothic church of Alter Peter, Munich's oldest, with its eight clockfaces.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10920
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: The Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, with its terraced fountain and bronze cattle.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10919
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria with the infant Jesus, on her column, which is regarded as the central point of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10918
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with part of the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10917
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10756
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a handsome, wrought iron gateway in the grounds of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, mansion, country house, work of art, artistic

PMR-D10755
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D10754
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D10706
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Mittermayerhof, the oldest farmhouse in the collection, dating back to 1525. Of all-wood construction, including the wellhouse.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10705
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Wagnerhaeusl, a farmhouse built in 1810 using an existing building, occupied for over 150 years by a cartwright and wheelwright business.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10704
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Haeuslmannhof, a traditional farmhouse from the Chiemgau region of Bavaria, built in 1751.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10703
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
waterwheel in action.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10702
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Wooden gallery on the upper storey of the Bernoederhof, a large farmhouse with ancillary buildings arranged in a square format, built in 1725.
Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D10701
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Central courtyard and dovecote of the Bernoederhof, a large farmhouse with ancillary buildings arranged in a square format, built in 1725.
Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D10700
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum: the painted wooden Beehouse, built in 1889, has space for about 100 bee colonies.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10699
Germany, Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: Raiffeisenstrasse 70, a residential block, built in 1972, with autumn foliage.
Keywords: autumn , colourful, architecture, multi-storey

PMR-D10694
Germany, Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: north rotunda and classrooms of the Education Centre for the Visually Impaired (SBZ). The architects, Pagenstecher & Moosmang, chose red clinker masonry to blend with the existing buildings. Autumn foliage enhances the colour.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, colourful, blind, sight-disabled

PMR-D10693
Germany, Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: north rotunda of the Education Centre for the Visually Impaired (SBZ). The architects, Pagenstecher & Moosmang, chose red clinker masonry to blend with the existing buildings. Autumn foliage enhances the colour.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, colourful, blind, sight-disabled

PMR-D10692
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: the open air museum of historical farm buildings and water mills at Glentleiten:
traditional farmhouse from Oberteisendorf near Berchtesgaden.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10691
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: the open air museum of historical farm buildings and water mills at Glentleiten:
a flock of sheep used for cropping amid colouring autumn foliage.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10690
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: the open air museum of historical farm buildings and water mills at Glentleiten: the reservoir which supplies the water wheels through a system of sluices, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D10689
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: the open air museum of historical farm buildings and water mills at Glentleiten: the pottery, in an historic wooden building, offers products made on the traditional potter's wheel.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life, artisan

PMR-D10688
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: colourful display of flowers on a wooden chalet in the hamlet of Birkenstein.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, tradition

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

PMR041-08
Czechoslovakia, Prague: "Golden Lane", within the walls of the castle, formerly mini-houses of the castle gunners and goldbeaters, now tourist boutiques.
Keywords: architecture, quaint, colourful, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR030-03
Italy, Veneto, Verona: the old Roman stone bridge over the River Adige, the Ponte Pietra, and the Duomo with campanile (from 1187).
Keywords: architecture, panorama, heritage, historic, culture

PMR018-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: view of the Bäckertor (Bakers Gate) (mid 13th century) and the Roßmarkt.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR018-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the Mutterturm (19th century).
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR011-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Bavarian royal palace of Hohenschwangau reflected in the waters of the Alpsee, with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: palace, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, architecture, picturesque

PMR011-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: King Ludwig II's Schloss Neuschwanstein, surrounded by ground mist, from the path up the Tegelberg.
Keywords: palace, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, architecture, picturesque

PMR008-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Theatinerkirche (Theatine Church of St. Cajetan), built between 1663 and 1690 in high Baroque style, from the Hofgarten, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, Court gardens, picturesque, historic, colourful

PMR-D7533
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7530
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D10580
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Feldafing: Schloss (castle) Garatshausen on Lake Starnberg is a retirement home for the elderly, run by the Bavarian Red Cross.
Keywords: picturesque, sheltered living, nursing home, residence, architecture

PMR-D10579
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lake Starnberg: Possenhofen Castle, birthplace of Sisi, the future Empress Elisabeth of Austria, wife of Franz Joseph I. Dating back to 1536, but rebuilt many times, it is now used for apartments.
Keywords: picturesque, royalty, Schloss, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D10577
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lake Starnberg: the memorial chapel at Berg, built in 1889 in remembrance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria who drowned in the lake on 13th June 1886. A cross marks the spot in the water.
Keywords: heritage, The Swan King, The Dream King, monument, Wittelsbach, architecture, historic

PMR-D10574
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Gothic Old Town Hall, dating from 1470, with the adjacent Talburgtor (gate-tower), rebuilt after the 1939-45 war.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10573
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz, with the New Town Hall on the left, the Maria-column in the centre, and the Old Town Hall and Talburgtor-tower on the far side.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical, tourist attraction

PMR-D10572
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the New Town Hall, erected 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberrisser in neo-Gothic style. The 85-metre-high tower provides a fine view over the city.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10571
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz, with the Gothic Old Town Hall and adjacent Talburgtor (tower) dating back to 1470. In the foreground is the base of the Maria-column, erected in 1638 as thanksgiving during the 30-years-war.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10570
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria on her column has been at the centre of Marienplatz since 1638. Behind is the Glockenspiel (carillon) on the facade of the New Town Hall. The lower scene recalls the coopers who danced through the city during the Plague to encourage the burghers, while the upper scene represents the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568. Above, the cock crows at the completion of the performance.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, musical bells, colourful, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10491
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the cloisters of the former Convent of Santo Andre, now part of the Carlos Machado Museum.
Keywords: religious, fountain, bell tower, sombre, architecture

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-D10437
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the yacht harbour, water front and promenade with the Torre Solmar apartment block, completed in 1987.
Keywords: architecture, moorings, marina, boats, high-rise

PMR-D10420
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D10419
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the handsome Manueline-Gothic portal of Sao Sebatiao parish church which was built between 1531 and 1547.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, ogee, culture, stone-carving, religious

PMR-D10418
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Avenida Infanto D. Henrique, water front and promenade with the Torre Solmar apartment block, completed in 1987..
Keywords: architecture, skyscraper, high-rise

PMR-D9950
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the mansion of Jose do Campo now houses the Hotel Casa do Jardim which dominates the 5-hectare-gardens which bear his name.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, architecture

PMR-D9949
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the mansion of Jose do Campo now houses the Hotel Casa do Jardim which dominates the 5-hectare-gardens which bear his name.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9948
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the 16th century fortress, Sao Bras, built to defend the port, is now home to an extensive military museum.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9936
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: the church.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture

PMR-D9928
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: a fishing boat returning to its mooring near the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, quayside, port

PMR-D9927
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: fishing boats moored adjacent to the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, quayside, port

PMR-D9926
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: view of the waterfront from the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, fishing boats, quayside, port

PMR-D9925
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral, with statue of Goncalo Velho Cabral, believed to have been the discoverer of the island, and the three-arched former city gate in the background.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9924
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Rua Machado dos Santos, in the pedestrian zone with its ornamental pavement mosaic and balconies with forged ironwork.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, street scene

PMR-D9919
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the shady Largo Martires da Patria (Martyrs' Square), with entrance to the old secondary school on the far side.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D9918
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: look-out station on the roof of a house for the purpose of early sighting of the first ships arriving for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9917
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the chapel of Santa Luzia in the Rua Machado dos Santos. Built as a votive offering by the daughter of a wealthy family after the preservation of her sight.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9916
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: a typical narrow street in the pedestrian zone with its ornamental pavement mosaic.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, street scene

PMR-D9915
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Rua Marques da Praia e Monforte, a typical narrow, cobbled street in the old town. The former residence of the Marques da Praia stands on the right with its square observation tower for sighting the first ships for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D9914
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Teatro Micaelense, opened in May 1917, seats 1500 and is modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon.
Keywords: architecture, performance, theatre, culture, stage, drama, national heritage

PMR-D9913
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Teatro Micaelense, opened in May 1917, seats 1500 and is modelled on the Coliseum in Lisbon.
Keywords: architecture, performance, theatre, culture, stage, drama, national heritage

PMR-D9912
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Camara Municipal or town hall, originally home of a wealthy family, with the statue of Sao Miguel standing before it. The belltower dates from 1724 and houses the oldest bell in the Azores.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9911
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Camara Municipal or town hall, originally home of a wealthy family, with the statue of Sao Miguel standing before it.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9910
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9909
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the 16th century fortress, Sao Bras, built to defend the port, is now home to an extensive military museum.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9908
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: ornamental paving in the Praca 5 Outubro (5th October Square), with the former Franciscan monastery and the church of Sao Jose.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9905
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Presidential Palace in the gardens of Sant' Ana. Originally the home of the Correia family, who commissioned the British architect David Mocatta with the work in 1846.
Keywords: monument, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, Neoclassical, architecture

PMR-D9904
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Presidential Palace in the gardens of Sant' Ana. Originally the home of the Correia family, who commissioned the British architect David Mocatta with the work in 1846.
Keywords: monument, architecture, Neoclassical, heritage, historic, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D9903
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Presidential Palace in the gardens of Sant' Ana. Originally the home of the Correia family, who commissioned the British architect David Mocatta with the work in 1846.
Keywords: monument, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, Neoclassical, architecture

PMR-D9782
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9781
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9780
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9779
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, 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-D9788
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. Rococo pulpit of the church, attributed to Franz Xaver Schmädl, 1745.
Keywords: architecture, florid, scrolls, ornamentation, decoration, gilded, religion, Catholic

PMR-D9787
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. Nave of the church, an essay in Bavarian Rococo.
Keywords: architecture, florid, gilding, scrolls, decoration, ornamentation, Catholic, religion

PMR-D9786
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.
Keywords: picturesque, religion, Catholic, monks, architecture

PMR-D9783
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: traditional farmers' cottages.
Keywords: countryside, country dwellings , houses, rural homes, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9772
Germany, Bavaria, Hochmutting: St. Jacob's Church, founded, according to tradition, in 964 AD after a vow made by a vassal of the duke during the Hungarian wars. Later it fell under the aegis of Bernried Monastery, during which time the present chapel was built in 1599.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D9732
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: Scheuermann-Schlosschen, a neo-Renaissance castle-type residence built for Ludwig Scheuermann in 1888-9, now stands in the Kurpark at the edge of Lake Ammersee.
Keywords: picturesque, reflections, tower, colourful, architecture, romantic

PMR-D9672
Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months.
Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete

PMR-D9671
Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months.
Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete

PMR-D9670
Iceland, Reykjavik: stained glass window in the Hallgrimskirkja (church), designed by state architect Gudjón Samúelsson.
Keywords: capital city, concrete, vaulting, architecture, Gothic, colourful

PMR-D9669
Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive, plain Gothic nave of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), designed by state architect Gudjón Samúelsson, the largest church in the country. Building was begun just after WWII but only recently completed.
Keywords: capital city, concrete, vaulting, architecture

PMR-D9651
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: Landakirkja, the parish church..
Keywords: Westman Islands, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D9639
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: a typical street, running north from the harbour.
Keywords: Westman Islands, port, architecture

PMR-D9557
Iceland, Húsavik: the picturesque wooden church, dating from 1907, is a local landmark.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, timber

PMR-D9556
Iceland, Húsavik: the picturesque wooden church, dating from 1907, is a local landmark.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, timber

PMR-D9535
Iceland, Ólafsvík: the church on Kirkjutún, with its tripod-belltower, is an exponent of modern design.
Keywords: architecture

PMR-D9534
Iceland, Ólafsvík: the church on Kirkjutún is an exponent of modern design.
Keywords: architecture, countryside

PMR-D9521
Iceland, Reykjavik: the 73-metre-high Hallgrimskirkja (church) dominates the city. Built of concrete, it was begun shortly after WWII, but was completed only recently. It houses a fine organ with over 5000 pipes. The statue of Leifur Eriksson, discoverer of America, stands in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, artistic, design, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9520
Iceland, Reykjavik: view up Skolavördustigur, a pedestrian street lined with street cafes, towards the Hallgrimskirkja (church),
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, rainbow, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9518
Iceland, Reykjavik: Austurvöllur Square with statue of Jon Sigurösson, a leader of Iceland's independence movement, in the heart of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, monument, flower gardens

PMR-D9517
Iceland, Reykjavik: historic Idnó (Craftsmen's House), birthplace of Reykjavik Theatre Company in 1897, lying on LakeTjörnin, today houses a theatre & restaurant/reception centre.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city

PMR-D9516
Iceland, Reykjavik: the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), was consecrated on 22nd February 1903 and enlarged in 1905, and again in 1924.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city

PMR-D9514
Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), on the side of Lake Tjörnin, with the adjoining Listasafn Islands (National Gallery of Iceland).
Keywords: picturesque, art, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9512
Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, with the adjoining Listasafn Islands (National Gallery of Iceland).
Keywords: picturesque, sculpture, capital city, architecture, artistic, artistic

PMR-D9511
Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the glass-and-steel City Hall, opened in 1992, on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, sculpture

PMR-D9505
Iceland, Reykjavik: view south-east from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), with hospital and health centre in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, panorama, aerial view, architecture

PMR-D9504
Iceland, Reykjavik: view south from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), with the city's airport in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, aerial view, panorama, capital city

PMR-D9503
Iceland, Reykjavik: view down Skolavördustigur (street) from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), looking towards the old city centre.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, panorama, aerial view, architecture

PMR-D9129
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View from the south-west, showing the two wings.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate

PMR-D9128
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The columned portico on the south facade, with the family standard flying above it.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family

PMR-D9127
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. A stained glass window in St. Giles church, the family chapel, which stands in the grounds of the estate.
Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D9126
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The south facade with columned portico.
Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate

PMR-D9125
England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View of the former stables, with a hadsome clocktower.
Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic, estate

PMR-D9103
Argentina, Buenos Aires: high-rise buildings on the waterfront at Puerto Madero, the most ambitious redevelopment scheme in recent years.
Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, skyscrapers, new buildings, apartments

PMR-D9101
Argentina, Buenos Aires: high-rise buildings on the waterfront at Puerto Madero, the most ambitious redevelopment scheme in recent years.
Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, skyscrapers, new buildings, apartments

PMR-D9100
Argentina, Buenos Aires: high-rise buildings on the waterfront at Puerto Madero, the most ambitious redevelopment scheme in recent years.
Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, skyscrapers, new buildings, apartments

PMR-D9089
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Farmacia de la Estrella, the oldest pharmacy in the city, has preserved the shop-interior as it was 100 years ago.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, apothecary, chemist, homeopathy, homeopatia, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9088
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Basilica of San Francisco, built between 1731 and 1754 for the Franciscan Order. However the facade was completely rebuilt between 1907 and 1911 in Bavarian Baroque style, the work of architect Ernst Sackmann.
Keywords: South America, culture, heretage, historic, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9087
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with Buenos Aires City Hall (Palacio Municipal) in the background. It was completed in March 1893.
Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, street scene, May Square

PMR-D9086
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Piramide de Mayo in Plaza de Mayo, was erected in 1811 to celebrate the first anniversary of the May Revolution, and is the city's oldest monument. The figure on the top is an allegory of Liberty, the work of French sculptor Joseph Dubourdieu.
Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, heritage, historic, statue, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9085
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with outsize flagpole and national flag and equestrian statue of General Manuel Belgrano on the left.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, culture, monument, Latin America, capital city, architecture

PMR-D9084
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Casa de Gobierno or Casa Rosada, is the office of the president and seat of the executive. It faces the Plaza de Mayo, as did the original fort from 1580, which it replaced.
Keywords: South America, palace, mansion, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9083
Argentina, Buenos Aires: shopping arcade in the Galerias Pacifico building, designed by architects Emilio Agrelo and Roland Le Vacher in 1889.
Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9082
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Obelisco (Obelisk), a landmark of the city, stands in the Plaza de la Republica, and was erected in 1936 to commemorate the 400-year jubilee of the foundation of the city. The architect was Albert Prebisch and it was built in 31 days by a German company. It stands 67.5 metres high and is a National Historic Monument.
Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9081
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Palace of Justice, the work of French architect Norbert Maillart, was inaugurated in 1910.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, Latin America, capital city, architecture, supreme court, court of justice, law courts

PMR-D9080
Argentina, Buenos Aires: built according to plans of the architect Francesco Tamburini in neo-Renaissance style. the Theatro Colon (Columbus Theatre) was opened on 25th May 1908. The acoustics rate with the best opera houses of the world.
Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, historic, drama, performance, music, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9079
Argentina, Buenos Aires: traffic in the city centre.
Keywords: South America, street scene, traffic-jam, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9078
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the opulent bookshop "El Ateneo Grand Splendid" has taken over the auditorium of a theatre.
Keywords: South America, decoration, splendour, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D9077
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the famous Cemetery of Recoleta was founded in 1822 after the disbandment of the monastery of the Order of Recoleta, in the grounds of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"), whose belltower can be seen in the distance. Many notable people are interred here and have impressive tomb monuments.
Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, Latin America, capital city, architecture, Catholic

PMR-D9076
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the famous Cemetery of Recoleta was founded in 1822 after the disbandment of the monastery of the Order of Recoleta, in the grounds of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"). Many notable people are interred here and have impressive tomb monuments.
Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, Latin America, capital city, architecture, 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-D9074
Argentina, Buenos Aires: equestrian statue of Bartolome Mitre, president of Argentina 1862 to 1868, on Avenida del Libertador. Sculpted by Luis Calandre and unveiled in 1927.
Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan, monument, sculpture, artwork, culture

PMR-D9073
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Avenida del Libertador at the junction with Avenide John F. Kennedy, near the entrance to the Parque Tres de Febrero.
Keywords: South America, park, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan

PMR-D9067
Argentina, Buenos Aires: Avenida 9 de Julio, looking towards Plaza de la Republic and the Obelisk.
Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan

PMR-D9023
Chile, San Gregorio: historic buildings at the Estancia San Gregorio, dating from about 1882.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wool, sheepswool, sheepfarming, architecture, warehouse

PMR-D9022
Chile, San Gregorio: historic buildings at the Estancia San Gregorio, dating from about 1882.
Keywords: South America, architecture, sheepfarming, sheepswool, wool, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, warehouse

PMR-D9019
Chile, Punta Arenas: hotel and casino "Dreams del Estrecho".
Keywords: South America, gambling, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, luxurious

PMR-D9017
Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Jose Montes Pello, who arrived from Spain in 1874, aged 19, and entered the cattle business, He bought land in Chile and Argentina and amassed one of the largest fortunes in the region. His residence was the work of architect Miguel Bonifetti and was completed in 1923, in the Italian neo-classical style.
Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic

PMR-D9012
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The tomb of the "Italian Brotherhood".
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9011
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The crematorium chapel.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9010
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. Left, the tomb of the family Kusanovic; right, the tomb of the " Croat Benevolent Society".
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9009
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9008
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. In the foreground the tomb of the "Croat Benevolent Society"; in the background the Menendes family tomb.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, gravestones, memorials, graveyard, sculpture, culture, heritage

PMR-D9007
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9006
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, gravestones, memorials, graveyard, sculpture, culture, heritage

PMR-D9004
Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Sara Braun, of one of the richest families, responsible for the development of Punta Arenas. The building is now known as Casa Braun-Menendez and displays the original opulent furnishings to the visiting public.
Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic

PMR-D9003
Chile, Punta Arenas: former house of Juan Blanchard of Braun and Blanchard, who was the first to develop pelagic whaling round the South Shetland Islands. Built in 1907 by the architect Antoine Beaulier in Plaza Munoz Gamero.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D9002
Chile, Punta Arenas: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Catedral del Sagrado Corazon), begun in 1892 based on the plans made by the father of the Salesian Order, Juan Bernabe. The 30-metre high belltower was completed in 1898. It stands in the Plaza Munoz Gamero.
Keywords: South America, belltower, clocktower, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9001
Chile, Punta Arenas: the tower of Santuario Maria Axiliadora, completed in 1928.
Keywords: South America, belltower, clocktower, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8995
Chile, Puerto Natales: the striking Town Hall building.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, architecture, ayuntamiento

PMR-D8994
Chile, Puerto Natales: the Cathedral of Maria Auxiliadora
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, church, architecture, Baroque

PMR-D8728
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: a house overlooking the port, with typical shingled frontage.
Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America

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-D8717
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.
Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture

PMR-D8677
Chile. Puerto Varas: Capilla de Santa Cruz, a small wooden chapel in the German tradition, on the outskirts of the town, a large proportion of whose residents are of German origin.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D8639
Chile. Temuco: Interior of St. Joseph's Cathedral (Catedral de San Jose) completed in 1991 and replacing its predecessor which collapsed in the earthquake of 1960.
Keywords: South America, nave, Latin America, church, architecture

PMR-D8634
Chile. Santiago: Torre Mirador monument on Santa Lucia Hill, erected by Benjamin Vicuna MacKenna in 1872.
Keywords: South America, belvedere, Latin America, architecture, classical

PMR-D8633
Chile. Santiago: Torre Mirador monument on Santa Lucia Hill, erected by Benjamin Vicuna MacKenna in 1872.
Keywords: South America, belvedere, classical, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8612
Chile. Santiago: Mercado Central de Santiago (Central Market) was opened in 1872 and has a cast-iron roof which was prefabricated by the firm of R. Laidlaw and Sons, of Glasgow, Scotland.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8611
Chile. Santiago: Mercado Central de Santiago (Central Market) was opened in 1872 and has a cast-iron roof which was prefabricated by the firm of R. Laidlaw and Sons, of Glasgow, Scotland.
Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8609
Chile. Santiago: Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago in Plaza de Armas, completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, now houses the National History Museum.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, culture, Baroque style

PMR-D8607
Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, with Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago (right), completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, which now houses the National History Museum, and the cathedral facade on the far side of the square.
Keywords: South America, Baroque style, culture, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8606
Chile. Santiago: the Metropolitan Cathedral in Plaza de Armas, seat of the archbishop of Santiago, was built in Baroque style by architect Gioacchino Toasca, and completed in 1799, replacing its predecessors which were destroyed by earthquakes.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8605
Chile. Santiago: an historic pharmacy, on the Plaza de Armas.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, chemist shop, apothecary, architecture, traditional

PMR-D8601
Chile. Santiago: Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia, the Chilean Supreme Court.
Keywords: South America, judiciary, law court, classical, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8598
Chile. Santiago: the National Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Comercio), opened on 27th November 1893, is the third-largest in Latin America.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, bourse, financial, classical

PMR-D8597
Chile. Santiago: neo-classical edifice in the centre of Santiago.
Keywords: South America, commerce, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8595
Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973. South facade of the building.
Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage

PMR-D8594
Chile. Santiago: La Moneda, the Presidential Palace, the work of Italian architect Joaquin Toesca was completed in 1805 and functioned as a mint until 1929. President Salvador Allende committed suicide here after the military coup d'etat in 1973.
Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, park, heritage

PMR-D8592
Chile. Santiago: Antigua Escuela Militar, the old military school.
Keywords: South America, historic, architecture, Latin America, heritage

PMR-D8571
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, contains one of the largest cellections of Meissen porcelaine in the world. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, winter, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR-D8570
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8569
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8568
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8567
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: south wing of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, winter, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park

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-D8589
Austria, Tyrol, Landl am Thiersee: parish church Mariahilf, after a heavy snowfall almost burying Santa Claus' sleigh and reindeer.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, oniondome

PMR-D8588
Austria, Tyrol, Hinterthiersee: colourful figure of a bishop in a niche on the church.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, Catholic

PMR-D8577
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: north pavilion of the Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, after a heavy fall of snow. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8576
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: north pavilion of the Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, after a heavy fall of snow. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, snow

PMR-D8575
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: a snowy view of the east gate to the grounds of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: architecture, winter, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR-D8574
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, contains one of the largest cellections of Meissen porcelaine in the world. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, snow, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8573
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, a garden villa built to plans of Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 in Baroque style, contains one of the largest cellections of Meissen porcelaine in the world. It stands in the grounds of the Palace of Schleissheim.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, snow, winter

PMR-D8538
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. View from the graveyard,
Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D8537
Germany, Bavaria, Peiting: the pilgrimage church of Maria Egg was completed in 1658 in Baroque style. View from the graveyard.
Keywords: architecture, onion dome, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage

PMR-D8536
Germany, Bavaria, Peiting: the pilgrimage church of Maria Egg was completed in 1658 in Baroque style.
Keywords: architecture, onion dome, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage

PMR-D8535
Germany, Bavaria, Peiting: founded in 1055 by King Welf IV, the parish church of St Michael has been rebuilt many times.
Keywords: historic, architecture, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage

PMR-D8534
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the parish church of St.Maria Himmelfahrt, which dates back to 1253, but has been rebuilt a number of times. It is the oldest church in Schongau.
Keywords: picturesque, onion dome, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8533
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: gabled facades in the old town, with the tower of the parish church of St. Maria Himmelfahrt on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, onion dome, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8532
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the Maxtor Gate and part of the 14th century town wall with defenders' gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8531
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: part of the 14th century town wall and Frauentor Gateway, surmounted by a figure of the Virgin.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8530
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the Polizeidienerturm dating from the 13th century, was originally a gate tower in the town wall, but the gate was subsequently blocked off and the tower used for dwellings or offices.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8529
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the Polizeidienerturm dating from the 13th century, was originally a gate tower in the town wall, but the gate was subsequently blocked off and the tower used for dwellings or offices.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8528
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: a colourful oriel enhances one of the buildings in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage

PMR-D8527
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: part of the 14th century town wall with defenders' gallery and the Maxtor Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval

PMR-D8526
Germany, Bavaria, Altenstadt (formerly Alt-Schongau): the Romanesque parish church and Papal basilica was probably built between 1180 and 1220 and has retained its original form. Similarities to San. Savino in Piacenza are notable. View of the interior with the giant wooden crucifix (ca. 1200) suspended between choir and nave.
Keywords: historic, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D8525
Germany, Bavaria, Altenstadt (formerly Alt-Schongau): the Romanesque parish church and Papal basilica was probably built between 1180 and 1220 and has retained its original form. Similarities to San. Savino in Piacenza are notable.
Keywords: culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8524
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century.
Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D8523
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Interior view of the nave and choir.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Baroque

PMR-D8522
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Interior view of the nave and choir.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Baroque

PMR-D8521
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8520
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco ofSt. Christopher with the Christ child dates back to the beginning of the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8519
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco of the Last Judgement dates back to the beginning of the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8518
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Altes Schloss (Old Castle) was built between 1392 and 1421 and originally was moated. It has been rebuilt and added to many times over the years.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8516
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: colourful Baroque gables on the high street.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8514
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8513
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building. View of the side facade with a step-gable on the main road.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8512
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Schwabtor gate, first mentioned in writing in 1494, was rebuilt with two traffic lanes in 1973. With a handsome step-gable on the left.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8489
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. The sign in this picture indicates the position of the former burial chamber of King Maussollos.
Keywords: antiquities, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek, Halicarnassus

PMR-D8488
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8487
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons, showing a mounted Amazon fighting over the horse's hindquarters.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8486
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Fragment of an original frieze from the facade.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8485
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402.
Keywords: antiquities, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8484
Turkey, Bodrum: view of the Castle of St. Peter in the harbour, built by the crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones taken from the Mausoleum or grave of King Mausollos in Halicarnassus.
Keywords: Halicarnossos, Knights Hospitaller, architecture, historic, heritage, fortress, picturesque

PMR-D8483
Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos. In the foreground a collection of architectural fragments from the original structure.
Keywords: antiquities, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek, Myndus

PMR-D8482
Turkey, Bodrum: a pair of back-to-back graves, dating from the 4th century BC, found near the Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8481
Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8480
Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8479
Turkey, Bodrum: part of the restored 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, adjoining the Myndos Gate, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8478
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000. Collection of architectural fragments from the original structure.
Keywords: antiquities, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage, amphitheatre, stone seating, cavea, orchestra

PMR-D8477
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, orchestra, cavea, stone seating, amphitheatre, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek

PMR-D8476
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage, amphitheatre, stone seating, cavea, orchestra

PMR-D8475
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, orchestra, cavea, stone seating, amphitheatre, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek

PMR-D8474
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage, amphitheatre, stone seating, cavea, orchestra

PMR-D8471
Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: view of the harbour and town hall from the hill dominated by the Monastery Agios Savvas. Saint Savvas is the patron saint of the island.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, port, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Dodecanese

PMR-D8458
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. The monastery bells under the cliff overhang.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewash, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8457
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the coast through one of the monastery windows.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8456
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the sheer cliffs on the adjacent coast, from the monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8455
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the monastery from the stone stairway.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8454
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the monastery from the stone stairway.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8453
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Prophet Elijah about 300 metres above the sea. It was built in 812-13 AD to house a revered icon, rescued from the plundered Monastery of Chozeba in Palestine. Eight storeys high, it has a maximum depth of only 5 metres. View of the monastery from the stone stairway.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8452
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Holy Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, built in a hollow of the precipitous cliffs of Mount Pro...
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Chozoviotissa, architecture, heritage, historic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8418
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): an attractive, modern Orthodox chapel, built of variegated stone.
Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, architecture

PMR-D8415
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256), Chora: the imposing Orthodox church with traditional blue dome.
Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, architecture

PMR-D8403
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: part of the tower of the ruined "Frankish Castle", built by the Venetians in the 13th century using stones from various Graeco-Roman edifices.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Paroikia, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, architecture, archeology

PMR-D8384
Greece, Island of Paros, Piso Livadi: Orthodox church with traditional blue dome, near the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, architecture

PMR-D8378
Greece, Island of Naxos: Orthodox church with belltower in Naxos port.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Byzantine, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D8376
Greece, Island of Naxos: Orthodox church with belltower in Naxos port.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Byzantine

PMR-D8369
Greece, Island of Naxos: the Orthodox church in Apirathos with its high bell tower.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D8368
Greece, Island of Naxos: typical small Orthodox church on the outskirts of Apirathos.
Keywords: Greek Islands, architecture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8364
Greece, Island of Naxos: an ancient Hellenic watchtower, "Pirgos Himarou", probably dating back to the 2nd-4th century BC.. Originally it had four floors, connected by a spiral stone staircase, part of which remains. The tower is under long term renovation and reconstruction.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture, Drosiani, architecture, archeology

PMR-D8363
Greece, Island of Naxos: an ancient Hellenic watchtower, "Pirgos Himarou", probably dating back to the 2nd-4th century BC.. Originally it had four floors, connected by a spiral stone staircase, part of which remains. The tower is under long term renovation and reconstruction.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture, Drosiani, architecture, archeology

PMR-D8362
Greece, Island of Naxos: an old dwelling with slate roof standing near the ancient watch tower "Pirgos Himarou".
Keywords: Greek Islands, architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8360
Greece, Island of Naxos, Moni: Panagia Drasiani, an ancient church in Byzantine style on the outskirts of Moni, contains frescos dating from the seventh century.
Keywords: Greek Islands, early Christian, architecture, Drosiani, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8359
Greece, Island of Naxos, Moni: Panagia Drasiani, an ancient church in Byzantine style on the outskirts of Moni, contains frescos dating from the seventh century.
Keywords: Greek Islands, early Christian, architecture, Drosiani, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8355
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. View shortly after sunset.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8354
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious. View shortly after sunset.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8350
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8348
Greece, Island of Naxos: Portara or lintel of the unfinished Temple of Apollo on the islet of Palatia. Work was begun in 530 BC by the tyrant Lygdamis with the intention of making it the largest temple in Greece, but the plan proved too ambitious.
Keywords: Greek Islands, ruin, archeology, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8347
Greece, Island of Naxos: rough seas wash the causeway which joins the islet of Palatia to the main island.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D8346
Greece, Island of Naxos: heavy seas pound the shore of the outlying settlements of Naxos city.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8345
Greece, Island of Naxos: the town of Naxos (population 7,000+) is expanding to the north west. The island is the largest of the Cyclades.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8344
Greece, Island of Naxos: fishing boats in the harbour of Naxos, with the town and Kastro in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, colourful, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8343
Greece, Island of Naxos: sailing ship "Bahriyeli A" in Naxos harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8342
Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city and Kastro from the harbour, with fishing boats moored to the quay.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D8341
Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city and Kastro from the bay.
Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture

PMR-D8336
Greece, Island of Donoussa: one of many, small, Orthodox churches, carefully painted in individual colours.
Keywords: Greek Islands, architecture, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Donousa

PMR-D8322
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: departing view of two churches on the promontory, with the promenade below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8321
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: departing view of the clocktower and town, with a sailing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8320
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: departing view of the clocktower and town, reflected in the blue water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8319
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades, clustered round the harbour, are reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8318
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: a handsome, domed, Orthodox church commands the harbour from on high.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8317
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower on the quayside, built around 1880, reflected in the water of the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8316
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower on the quayside, built around 1880, is a landmark for the water-borne traffic.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8315
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades, clustered round the harbour, are reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8314
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades, clustered round the harbour, are reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8313
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: clocktower on the quayside reflected in the water in early light.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8312
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: sailing boats, moored on the quay, overlooked by classical houses on the hillside.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8311
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: ferry "Panagia Skiadeni" of Dodekanisos Seaways leaving the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8310
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8309
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses with diverse facades clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D8298
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: Villa Scheuermann, a neo-Renaissance building in the style of a castle, built for Ludwig Scheuerman in 1888-9, now stands in the Kurpark, on the promenade of Lake Ammersee.
Keywords: picturesque, park, flower gardens, architecture, vista, tower

PMR-D8297
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: Villa Scheuermann, a neo-Renaissance building in the style of a castle, built for Ludwig Scheuermann in 1888-9, now stands in the Kurpark, on the promenade of Lake Ammersee.
Keywords: picturesque, park, flower gardens, architecture, vista, tower

PMR-D8296
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the Ducal Museum, in Neo-Renaissance style, built in the 19th century, is a trust of the Friedenstein Palace, and has displays of Egyptian art, Greek and Roman art and Renaissance paintings.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture

PMR-D8295
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: north front of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums.
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8294
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Between 1640 and 1646 it was the residence of the newly created Duke Ernest I of Sachsen, Gotha and Altenburg. The ducal arms over the entry portal are a masterpiece of the German Renaissance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D8293
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: Brühl (Street) contains some noteworthy building including the Maria-Magdalena Hospital, founded in 1223 (building on the right).
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8292
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. Between 1640 and 1646 it was the residence of the newly created Duke Ernest I of Sachsen, Gotha and Altenburg.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D8291
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: facades on the Market Place (Hauptmarkt) from the terrace of Palace Hill.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8290
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. The tower is 35 metres high and the look-out gallery can be visited by the public.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D8289
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: view of the Market Place (Hauptmarkt) and tower of the Town Hall (Rathaus) from the terrace of Palace Hill.
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8288
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: courtyard and west pavilion and wing of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums.
Keywords: architecture, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8287
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: west pavilion and wing of Friedenstein Palace (Schloss) built in 1656 in Baroque style by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is now home to several museums.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8286
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: a row of handsome timber frame facades on Marktstrasse (Market Street).
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8285
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Hotel Alte Münze, dating back to 1509, was originally the town's mint. In the background further timber frame buildings in the Münzstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8284
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: a row of timber frame houses on Breite Strasse, with the Hotel zum Breiten Tor in the foreground
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8283
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, with the "Zwinger", or complementary defence tower (1517). Once, one of the most strongly defended gates in the country, much of the fortification has been demolished, including the outer gate with its own defence towers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8282
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breite Strasse, seen through the Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, In a niche over the door is the figure of an emperor over the Goslar eagle.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8281
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, with the "Zwinger", or complementary defence tower (1517). Once, one of the most strongly defended gates in the country, much of the fortification has been demolished, including the outer gate with its own defence towers.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8280
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Breites Tor ("Wide Gate"), built in 1443, at the end of the Breite Strasse, lined with old timber frame houses.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8279
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: St, Annenhaus, the oldest completely preserved timber frame building in the town, dates from 1488, when it was a hospital.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8278
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber frame houses line both sides of this cobbled street.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8277
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Market Place (Marktplatz) with the Golden Eagle fountain in the foreground..
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8276
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1450 and faces the Marktplatz with its five arcades. On the second floor are lavishly furnished council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8275
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: tower of Romanesque Market Church of St. Cosmos and St. Damien, completed in 1150 and later extended, with timber frame buildings in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR-D8274
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Grosses Heiliges Kreuz was built in 1254 as a hospice which offered rooms for the night to pilgrims and other travellers. Part of the building is still used as an old people's home.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8273
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa..
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D8272
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the central segment of the Great Hall, and stone belvedere.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8271
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa..
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, UNESCO

PMR-D8270
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa in front of the Great Hall.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8269
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-framed St. John's Church (Johanniskirche) was built 1661-63 on the orders of August the Younger of Brauschweig-Wolfenbüttel. View from the east, with the former cemetery in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8268
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-framed St. John's Church (Johanniskirche) was built 1661-63 on the orders of August the Younger of Brauschweig-Wolfenbüttel. View of the massive west front.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8267
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the former Orphanage (Waisenhaus), endowed in 1698 by Duchess Elisabeth Juliane with building completed in 1704. From 1753 to 1878 it was the ducal teacher training college.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8266
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the house of writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing when he was librarian at the Herzog August Bibliotek.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic, literature, author

PMR-D8265
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the former Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1613-19 in Renaissance style by Paul Francke, head builder to the duke, now houses part of the book collection of the Herzog August Library.
Keywords: picturesque, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8264
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the ancient half-timbered granary (Kornspeicher) awaits a suitable purpose in the modern world.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8263
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Herzog August Bibliothek or Biblioteca Augusta is one of the world's most important libraries. Founded in1572, by the time of the 17th century it was the largest library north of the Alps. It contains over 900,000 books and 11,500 manuscripts which have survived the turbulent centuries intact. Famous librarians include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.
Keywords: picturesque, volumes, collections, incunabula, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8262
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the ancient half-timbered granary (Kornspeicher) awaits a suitable purpose in the modern world.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8261
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a handsome block of timber framed dwellings near the centre of town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8260
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: facades reflected in a branch of the River Oker, in "Little Venice".
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8259
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of private dwellings in the centre of town with fine timber-frame facades.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8258
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a handsome block of timber-framed houses containing shops, in the Lange Herzogstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8257
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8256
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: a street cafe in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) offers fine views of the timber-framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8255
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: colourful Renaissance facades line the Market Square (Stadtplatz) with the monument to Duke Augustus the Younger in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8254
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8253
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8252
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8251
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: one timber-framed house after another line the cobbled Krumme Strasse, with the spire of St. Petrus' church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8250
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a timber-frame house on the corner of Harzstrasse and Fischerstrasse. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: a timber-frame house on the corner of Harzstrasse and Fischerstrasse.
Keywords: culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8249
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Lessing Theatre was opened in 1909 with a performance of "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Between 2007 and 2013 it was closed for radical reconstruction work, so that only the facade is original. Germany, Niedersachsen, WolfenbÃ¼ttel: the Lessing Theatre was opened in 1909 with a performance of "Nathan der Weise" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Between 2007 and 2013 it was closed for radical reconstruction work, so that only the facade is original.
Keywords: culture, architecture, heritage, historic, drama, stage

PMR-D8248
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of diverse facades on Kreuzstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D8247
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of diverse facades on the outskirts of the town
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8246
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame houses on the outskirts of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8245
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame houses on Kanzleistrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8244
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Mariakirche (Hauptkirche Beatae Mariae Virginis), a Lutheran church, built 1608-1751, was the first Protestant church to be built in Germany. A Gothic-Baroque hybrid.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8243
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame house at Michael-Praetorius-Platz 8.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8242
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Cafe Richter am Schlüter-Eck, facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8241
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-framed houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8240
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Trinity Church (Trinitatiskirche), built in the late 18th century, in the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8239
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-frame houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market) with part of the Trinitatis Church on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8238
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a continuous row of handsome timber-frame buildings in the Kornmarkt.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8237
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of superb timber-frame buildings in the Market Square (Stadtplatz).
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8236
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of superb timber-frame buildings in the Market Square (Stadtplatz) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8235
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: monument to Duke Augustus the Younger in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt).
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic, statue

PMR-D8234
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of old burgher houses in the centre of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8233
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame burgher houses in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8232
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Bankhaus C.L. Seeliger in Lange Herzogstrasse was built in 1586, the first stone-built house in the town, originally a pharmacy.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8231
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a timber-framed bridge connects the building opposite.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8230
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: street fountains help to keep cool: timber-frame houses on Krambuden (Street).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8229
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Castle or Palace (Schloss) dates back to1074 but acquired its present Baroque facade in 1714-6 from architect Hermann Korb. The statues, by Austrian Franz Finck, are from the same period.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, culture, historic

PMR-D8228
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Castle or Palace (Schloss) dates back to1074 but acquired its present Baroque facade in 1714-6 from architect Hermann Korb. The statues, by Austrian Franz Finck, are from the same period.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, culture, historic

PMR-D8227
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Castle or Palace (Schloss) dates back to1074 but acquired its present Baroque facade in 1714-6 from architect Hermann Korb. The statues, by Austrian Franz Finck, are from the same period. Part of the inner courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, culture, historic

PMR-D8226
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: the Castle or Palace (Schloss) dates back to1074 but acquired its present Baroque facade in 1714-6 from architect Hermann Korb. The statues, by Austrian Franz Finck, are from the same period. Oblique view of the facade and statues.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, culture, historic

PMR-D8225
Denmark, Odense: the home of Hans Christian Andersen (left) on the corner of Hans Jensens Straede and Bangs Boder in the old quarter.
Keywords: street scene, cobbled street, colourful, historic, heritage, picturesque, culture, architecture

PMR-D8224
Denmark, Odense: colourful facades and cobbled roadway on Ramsherred in the old quarter.
Keywords: street scene, historic, heritage, picturesque, culture, architecture

PMR-D8223
Denmark, Odense: colourful facades and cobbled roadway on Ramsherred in the old quarter.
Keywords: street scene, historic, heritage, picturesque, culture, architecture

PMR-D8222
Denmark, Odense: colouful facades and cobbled roadway in the old quarter.
Keywords: street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D8221
Denmark, Odense: red brick building dated 1636 on Norregade.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture

PMR-D8220
Denmark, Odense: St. Hans Church or St. Johns Church (Sct.Hans Kirke) on Norregade was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the13th century, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1636.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture, red brick, mediaeval

PMR-D8219
Denmark, Odense: St. Hans Church or St. Johns Church (Sct.Hans Kirke) on Norregade was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the13th century, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1636. East window and step gable.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture, red brick, mediaeval

PMR-D8218
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic, colourful, mediaeval

PMR-D8217
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses, with Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gard (yellow facade) off Norregade, in the old quarter.
Keywords: Mediaeval, cobbled street, street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D8216
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses, with Restaurant Oluf Bagers Gard (yellow facade) off Norregade, in the old quarter.
Keywords: historic, cobbled street, street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D8215
Denmark, Odense: timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: colourful, street scene, architecture, culture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D8214
Denmark, Odense: Town Hall Square (Flakhaven).
Keywords: street scene, culture, architecture

PMR-D8207
Sweden, Öland Island: built in 1844-5, the lighthouse "Lange Erik" is 32 metres high and stands on the northern tip of the island. In summer visitors can climb up to the viewing platform.
Keywords: Scandinavia, reflections, beacon, architecture

PMR-D8206
Sweden, Öland Island: built in 1844-5, the lighthouse "Lange Erik" is 32 metres high and stands on the northern tip of the island. In summer visitors can climb up to the viewing platform.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, beacon

PMR-D8202
Sweden, Öland Island: the lighthouse "Lange Jan" stands on the southern tip of the island, where a bird station rings and monitors the flow of migrant birds in spring and autumn.
Keywords: architecture, beacon, Scandinavia

PMR-D8201
Sweden, Öland Island: the lighthouse "Lange Jan" stands on the southern tip of the island, where a bird station rings and monitors the flow of migrant birds in spring and autumn.
Keywords: architecture, beacon, Scandinavia

PMR-D8200
Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections

PMR-D8199
Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections

PMR-D8198
Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the centre of the town is architecturally well endowed.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

PMR-D8197
Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the Old Water Tower, built 1897-1900 was in use until 1972, but now contains residential apartments.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, redbrick, Scandinavia

PMR-D8193
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Approaching the quay by sea, with a view of the town in the background.
Keywords: Scandinavia, port, panorama, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D8186
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Hakon's Hall was originally built by King Hakon Hakonsson between 1247 and 1261 but was virtually rebuilt at the end of the 19th century.
Keywords: Scandinavia, Gothic, step-gables, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, architecture

PMR-D8184
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8183
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8181
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The Sailors' Monument in Torgallmenningen Place was conceived by sculptor Dyre Vaa and unveiled in 1950. The twelve statues commemorate Norwegian sailors since Viking times. In front, a "wine-bottle musician" is giving a recital.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8179
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8178
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Historic buildings in the old town.
Keywords: Scandinavia, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port

PMR-D8177
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8176
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8175
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Brick gable facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) dated 1904, now devoted to tourist shops.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8174
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8173
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen), with St. Mary's Church behind.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8172
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade with clock on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8171
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade of the Besokssenter (Visitors' Centre) on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8170
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8169
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8168
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8167
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Inscription on a stone storehouse states that it was built in 1666 to the orders of merchant Dirich Wolpman.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8166
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. A stone storehouse built in 1666 to the orders of merchant Dirich Wolpman, according to the inscription over the door.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8165
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8164
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8163
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken) is the oldest surviving building in the city, having been completed around 1180. It was known as the "German Church" ("Tyskekirken") in the 15th century when a substantial part of the population was German. Romanesque side door.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic

PMR-D8162
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken) is the oldest surviving building in the city, having been completed around 1180. It was known as the "German Church" ("Tyskekirken") in the 15th century when a substantial part of the population was German.
Keywords: Scandinavia, Romanesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture

PMR-D8161
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the cruise ship quays in the harbour and the island of Sotra from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8159
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) and the Fish Market from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8158
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the city and the island of Sotra from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, port, panorama, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8157
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8156
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) from the Mount Floyen funicular.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8155
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. 19th/20th century facades near the harbour.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8154
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. View of the nave, with gallery and pulpit. The brass chandelier is Dutch, cast by Harbert van der Harst in1614.
Keywords: Scandinavia, carving, timber, architecture, mediaeval, heritage, historic

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-D8151
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 unusual octagonal wooden tower was probably added in the Middle Ages. The stone walls are between 4.5 and 7.5 feet thick.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D8150
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 unusual octagonal wooden tower was probably added in the Middle Ages. The stone walls are between 4.5 and 7.5 feet thick.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8136
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: St. Petri Church (Petrikirken), built of red-brick in 1866 by the architect Fritz von der Lippe.
Keywords: Scandinavia, colourful, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8134
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: ferryboat passing under the harbour suspension bridge with new housing development on the left, seen from the top of the Valberg Tower.
Keywords: Scandinavia, construction, engineering, port, oil industry, historic, architecture

PMR-D8133
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: the harbour suspension bridge, from the top of the Valberg Tower.
Keywords: Scandinavia, construction, engineering, port, oil industry, historic, architecture

PMR-D8132
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8131
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8130
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8129
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8128
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8126
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8125
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8124
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8123
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8122
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8121
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8120
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8119
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: reflections of the harbour waterfront, with the Valberg Tower rising above the rooftops.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8110
Norway, Rogaland, Heuge: an attractive wooden church on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, white-painted, timber, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D8095
Norway, Vest-Agder, Kristiansand: the town was founded by King Christian IV in 1641, although the site has been settled since prehistoric times. The central shopping square, a pedestrian zone, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Scandinavia, urban, pedestrian zone, streetscene, architecture

PMR-D8094
Norway, Vest-Agder, Kristiansand: the town was founded by King Christian IV in 1641, although the site has been settled since prehistoric times. The cathedral was rebuilt in stone in 1885 after a series of fires destroyed its predecessors.
Keywords: Scandinavia, urban, pedestrian zone, streetscene, architecture

PMR-D8093
Norway, Telemark, Skien: modern residential blocks and hotels overlooking the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, boats, quayside, port, architecture, Scandinavia, culture

PMR-D8092
Norway, Telemark, Skien: the main square.
Keywords: culture, architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8091
Norway, Telemark, Skien: the family home and birthplace of the playwright Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) at Venstop, near Skien.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, wooden, timber, historic, culture, drama, writer, literature

PMR-D8090
Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s. Dragons' heads on the roof gables are intended to keep away evil spirits.
Keywords: picturesque, mythical, superstition, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8089
Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8088
Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8087
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of the Old Town, comprising urban buildings mainly from Oslo.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8086
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed barn from Natadal, Nedre, Flatdal, Telemark (1762).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8085
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Gulsvik, Fla, Hallingdal (ca. 1750).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8084
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Two storehouses from Troym, Helmedal (left) (1650-1700), and Holshagen, Hol (right) (1650), both from Hallingdal.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8083
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of some farm outhouses.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8082
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A two.storey farmhouse from Akershus, Ostlandet (18th century).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8081
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Turf-roofed wooden house from Jaeren, Rogaland (1820-60).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8080
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A slate-roofed woodshed from Bakka, Halandsdal, Sunnhordland (ca.1800).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8079
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A tenant-farmer's house from Husmannsplass (19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8078
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed farm outhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8077
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A stall from Gronneflata, Uvdal, Numedal (1750-1800)
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8076
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A 'loft' storehouse from Brottveit Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8075
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. An open hearth farmhouse from Amlid Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8074
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Porsanger in Finnmark in the far north now houses an exhibition about Finnmark and the people who live there.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8073
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Ornate wooden carvings adorn the roof.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8072
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8071
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8070
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8069
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8068
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8067
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Guides in period costume provide help.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8066
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can tour the extensive site by period coach.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8065
Norway, Oslo: equestrian statue of King Charles John in the square in front of the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott), which was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, Classical, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8064
Norway, Oslo: the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III. It faces the length of Karl Johans Gate.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, Classical

PMR-D8063
Norway, Oslo: fountains in the gardens of Eidsvoll Plass, with the National Theatre in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8062
Norway, Oslo: the National Theatre, opened in 1899, gives regular performances of Ibsen's plays.
Keywords: architecture, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8061
Norway, Oslo: the Cathedral (Domkirke) was built 1694-97 after its predecessor burnt down. It is used for national events and by the Norwegian Royal Family.
Keywords: architecture, historic, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8060
Norway, Oslo: the Cathedral (Domkirke) was built 1694-97 after its predecessor burnt down. It is used for national events and by the Norwegian Royal Family. Statue of King Christian IV in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, Scandinavia, capital city, historic

PMR-D8059
Norway, Oslo: the Faculty of Law, Oslo University, constructed 1841-1851 by Christian Heinrich Grosch and Karl Friedrich Schinkel in the latter's well-known Classical style.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8058
Norway, Oslo: facade of the Norwegian Parliamentary Building, housing the Storting, which was opened in 1866.
Keywords: architecture, assembly building, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8057
Norway, Oslo: a cargo ship moored under the walls of the Akershus Fortress which dates back to the late 14th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, defence, fortifications, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8056
Norway, Oslo: Oslo City Hall (Radhus), a red-brick building built between 1931 and 1950, has two towers, one of which contains a set of 49 bells.
Keywords: architecture, administration centre, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8055
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Frogner Pond, seen from the main bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8054
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8053
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues, doubt. regret, persuasion, compassion

PMR-D8052
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8051
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. A forged iron gateway with female figures.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8050
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8049
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8048
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8047
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8046
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8045
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith surrounded by sculptures of Norwegian family life.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8044
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues

PMR-D8043
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8042
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8041
Norway, Oslo: rose beds in Frogner Park, with the Vigeland Sculptures in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8040
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8039
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D8038
Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8037
Norway, Oslo: view from the white granite ramp of the Opera House, with the Havnelageret office block reflected in the glass windows.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau

PMR-D8036
Norway, Oslo: view of the city from the roof of the Opera House, with Operagata in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8035
Norway, Oslo: Havnelageret office block on the quayside was the largest building in Scandinavia when it was completed in 1921. View from the roof of the Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau

PMR-D8034
Norway, Oslo: view north from the roof of the Opera House, with Oslo Cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Scandinavia, capital city, culture

PMR-D8032
Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia

PMR-D8031
Sweden, Gothenburg: a handsome apartment building overlooking the harbour, in traditional Swedish style.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8027
Sweden, Gothenburg: Lilla Bommen building or Skanskakrapen, the headquarters of the Skanska company, is popularly referred to as "the lipstick". It was built in the late 1980s and stands 86 metres high, with 22 floors.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, post-modern, skyscraper, office block, high-rise block

PMR-D8020
Sweden, Gothenburg: the German Church or Christinae Church (Kyrka Tyskan) opened in 1748 and used by the German residents, with Ethnographical Museum in the foreground. View from the Hamnkanalen.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8019
Sweden, Gothenburg: part of the Botanical Gardens, opened in 1923, one of the finest in Europe. The glasshouses are home to more than 4500 species of plant.
Keywords: picturesque, flowerbeds, horticulture, park, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8018
Sweden, Gothenburg: Stora Teatern ("Grand Theatre"). opened in 1859, reflected in the waters of the lake in Kungsperken
Keywords: picturesque, music, drama, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8017
Sweden, Gothenburg: opened in 1874, the Feskekörka is actually an indoor fishmarket not a church as its name implies.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8016
Sweden, Gothenburg: handsome waterfront buildings in traditional style.
Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8015
Sweden, Gothenburg: the "Seaman's Wife" figure on a 49-metre- high column, dedicated to the city's seamen who died in the First World War.
Keywords: picturesque, monument, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8014
Sweden, Gothenburg: Skanskakrapan building with the destroyer "Smaland", preserved in the Maritime Museum.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, warship

PMR-D8013
Sweden, Gothenburg: the Opera House, built in 1994 by architect Jan Izikowitz.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8012
Sweden, Gothenburg: the four-masted barque, "Viking", built in 1906 by Burmeister & Wain as a sail-training ship, is now used as an hotel. On the left, the Skanskakrapan building, popularly known as the "lipstick", headquarters of the Skanska company.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, architecture, sailing ship, tall ships

PMR-D8011
Sweden, Gothenburg: the four-masted barque, "Viking", built in 1906 by Burmeister & Wain as a sail-training ship, is now used as an hotel. The "lipstick" building in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, tall ships, sailing ship, architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8010
Sweden, Gothenburg: a pair of caryatids supporting the portal of an office building, overlooking the Hamnkanalen.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, statues, sculptures

PMR-D8009
Sweden, Gothenburg: the German Church or Christinae Church (Kyrka Tyskan) opened in 1748 and used by the German residents, with Ethnographical Museum in the foreground. View from the Hamnkanalen.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia

PMR-D8006
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the steep main street.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, street scene, architecture, homes, residences, timber

PMR-D8003
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical white-painted wooden buildings on the main street, with Nautic Hotel in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

PMR-D8002
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the main street.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, residences, homes, architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

PMR-D7999
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact with infantry past military actions for onlookers.
Keywords: picturesque, attack, battle, cannon, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle, horses

PMR-D7998
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers.
Keywords: picturesque, attack, battle, cannon, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle, horses

PMR-D7997
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, culture, fortifications, castle

PMR-D7996
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Enthusiasts in period artillery uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers.
Keywords: picturesque, horses, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, cannon, defence

PMR-D7995
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state.
Keywords: picturesque, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7994
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers.
Keywords: picturesque, horses, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7993
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state. Mounted enthusiasts in period cavalry uniforms re-enact past military actions for onlookers.
Keywords: picturesque, horses, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7992
Sweden, Bohuslän: Bohus Fortress, dating back to 1308, lies on the old Norwegian-Swedish border and was at that time in Norway. Built of granite. it was besieged 14 times but never taken. In 1789 it was partly demolished, leaving it in its present ruined state.
Keywords: picturesque, castle, fortifications, culture, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7991
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Schönborn Gate, built by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73) near the mass grave of the victims of the massacre. (The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred).
Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR-D7990
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: Killian's Tower with the underground tunnel which leads under the fortifications into the Marienberg Fortress: The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7989
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Echter or Michael's Gate in the Bastion (1605), built by Prince-Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in1631 and the 600-man garrison massacred.
Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR-D7988
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the mediaeval Scherenberg Gate originally commanded a drawbridge. St. Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR-D7987
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the Cathedral of St. Killian, the 4th largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Begun in 1045, completely destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt 1966-67.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic

PMR-D7986
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the north tract of the Marienberg Fortress, with the Scherenbergzwinger, from the north-east. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7985
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: defence towers on the west fortified wall of the Marienberg Fortress. It was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7984
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Sonnenturm (Sun Tower) in the south-east corner, and the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7983
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. The red sandstone portal was added in the early 17th century. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic

PMR-D7980
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old Main bridge, Marienkapelle, Cathedral of St. Killian, old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, centre) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR-D7979
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old Main bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral of St. Killian.
Keywords: reflections, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, panorama, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D7978
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: castle gardens in the Marienberg Fortress, probably laid out by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn (1642-73), overlooked by the Maria Tower. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7977
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: Killian's Tower with the west wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7976
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the Cathedral of St. Killian, the 4th largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Begun in 1045, completely destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt 1966-67.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, culture

PMR-D7975
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: the old stone Main bridge, built between 1473 and 1543, with statues of saints added around 1730. It replaced a Romanesque forerunner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR-D7974
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Stift Haug, the first large Boroque church in Franconia, built between 1670 and 1691 according to plans of architect Antonio Petrini.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR-D7973
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the Keep (Bergfried), built about 1200, contained a dungeon in the lower half, and "last retreat"on the upper floors. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7972
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: a corner tower of the Princes' Wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7971
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: Carved sandstone niches for saints, contemporaneous with the Brunnentempel. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7970
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: a corner tower of the Princes' Wing. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7969
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Brunnentempel, built to house the well, which reaches down to the water level of the River Main. The statues are (left to right): Daniel with the lion; Hercules forcing open the lion's muzzle, and St Hieronymus. On the roof, the gilded figure of Fortuna on a rolling ball.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, sculpture, stone-carving

PMR-D7968
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. To the left is the Brunnentempel, built over the well, and the Bergfried Tower (Keep). The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7967
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. To the right is the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7966
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: the north-west corner with Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, Würzburg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7962
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: The Marienberg, with its fortress, is one of the oldest sites of settlement in Franconia, going back to at least 1000 BC. The present fortress was started about 1200 and remained the seat of the Prince-Bishops until 1719. It was remodelled into a Renaissance palace by Julius Echter from about 1600. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7961
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: the Käppele ("small chapel"), built by Balthasar Neumann between 1748 and 1752, has sumptuous interior decorations.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, Baroque, church

PMR-D7960
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: The Marienberg, with its fortress, is one of the oldest sites of settlement in Franconia, going back to at least 1000 BC. The present fortress was started about 1200 and remained the seat of the Prince-Bishops until 1719. It was remodelled into a Renaissance palace by Julius Echter from about 1600. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred. View with part of the bridge over the River Main.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7959
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Falkenhaus (Falcon House) was formerly a guesthouse. It received the elaborate stucco facade in 1751.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, Baroque

PMR-D7958
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Marienkapelle (St Mary's Chapel), built between 1377 and 1480 in Gothic style. The western doorway, or Goldene Pforte, was constructed after 1430 and the tympanum depicts the Last Judgement.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7957
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Marienkapelle (St Mary's Chapel), built between 1377 and 1480 in Gothic style. The gold-covered Madonna surmounting the spire is 72 metres above the ground and measures 5.75 metres in height.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7956
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: entrance to the Baroque Palais built for wine merchant Johann Georg Bögner in 1744, now known as the Mackert-Haus.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D7955
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: a private mews, not far from the centre of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7954
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: St. Peter's Chapel (Peterskapelle), the oldest church in the town, built in 1180.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7953
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with Volksschule, and top of the Türmersturm..
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7952
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: bronze citizens of the town, relaxing in Schlossplatz (Castle Square), with the tower of St. Martin's church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, sculptures, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7950
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: Kurmainzisches Schloss (Castle) dates back to the late 13th century and is now home to the Tauber-Franconia Countryside Museum.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7949
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Bischemer Frog Fountain, named after a group of active carnival supporters.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7948
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Türmersturm (tower), dating from 1270, was once part of the defence fortifications.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7947
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Zwinger, a former defence fortification, in Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7946
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: neo-Gothic tower of St. Martins church, built 1910-14.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7945
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: ´historic house facades on the Market Place, with half- timbered Stern Apothek in the centre.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7944
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the former alms hospital in Klostergasse.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7943
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: mediaeval timber-frame houses on the Market Place, with the Baroque church of St. Lioba at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7942
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7941
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7940
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: facades of burgher houses on Hauptstrasse (Main Street) in the pedestrian zone, with the tower of St. Martin's church in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7939
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D7938
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D7937
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a picturesque row of burgher houses in Lauda.
Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic

PMR-D7935
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: street decorations in Marienstrasse, with a group of timber-framed burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7934
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: the church of St. Jakobus was built in Gothic style in 1322-33 but almost completely rebuilt in Baroque style in 1608 by Prince- Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7933
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a group of timber-framed houses in the old quarter of Lauda.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7932
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: the Oberes Stadttor (town gate) in Lauda, with mediaeval timber framed houses.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage

PMR-D7931
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. Elaborate stucco-work covers the walls and ceiling of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7927
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7926
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7925
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7923
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the mediaeval Gänsturm now houses the town museum.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, statues, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7922
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the stone figure of an angel surmounts the fountain in the Market Square, while a group of bronze burghers confers before the local museum.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7921
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe replaced an original dating from 1586. A "dwarfs' gallery" enhances the fortified outer wall, which encloses the rose garden.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures

PMR-D7920
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family which replaced an original castle dating from 1586, viewed from the rose garden.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, statues, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7919
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. A view of the rose garden.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley, flowers

PMR-D7918
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square. Germany, Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7917
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D7916
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7915
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7914
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: a stone angel commands the fountain in the Marketl Square with the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family on the far side. It replaced an original castle dating from 1586.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley

PMR-D7913
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square.
Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR000-04
Morocco, Marakech: (1962 picture, before restoration) the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage

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-D7704
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf: "Gasthof Zollhaus" was previously the customs house dealing with salt shipments on the River Inn.
Keywords: picturesque, facade, wall paintings, architecture, hostelry, hotel, inn

PMR-D7702
England, Sussex, Seaford: Stratheden Court, Marine Parade, provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly.
Keywords: architecture, homes, retirement , flats

PMR-D7699
England, Somerset: the chapel at Tyntesfield House (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, laudatio, priest, Gothic

PMR-D7678
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: Kongresshalle (Congress Hall). built at the beginning of the 20th century in "Jugendstil", stands adjacent to the Zoological Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, Art Nouveau, Art Deco

PMR-D7677
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: Kongresshalle (Congress Hall). built at the beginning of the 20th century in "Jugendstil", stands adjacent to the Zoological Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, Art Nouveau, Art Deco

PMR-D7655
Morocco, Rabat: the modest entrance to the king's palace is guarded by the royal bodyguard.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7654
Morocco, Rabat: El-Faeh Mosque, opposite the king's palace and used by him on Fridays.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7652
Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns, seen from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. A marble fountain occupies the centre of the stone-inlaid terrace.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7651
Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns, seen from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7650
Morocco, Rabat: interior of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and Hassan II) designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan and completed in 1971, uses Carrara marble throughout.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7649
Morocco, Rabat: the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and Hassan II) designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan and completed in 1971, uses Carrara marble throughout. The ornamentation echoes the Hassan Tower.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7648
Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic

PMR-D7639
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7638
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7637
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Part of one of the polychrome panels bordering the ablutions basin.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7636
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The Royal Doors, of engraved bronze (from Russia), electrically operated, surrounded by inlaid arches.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7635
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Courtyard, bounded by an arched gallery.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7634
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The star-shaped fountain on the terrace.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7633
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
The fluted ablutions basin with polychrome faience designs as backing.
Keywords: Africa, tiling, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7632
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
An elegant horseshoe-shaped arch encloses the ablutions basin.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7631
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
View of the arched galleries from the terrace.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7630
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
A closer look at the green tiles and ornamentation on the upper part of the minaret.
Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic

PMR-D7629
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7628
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
One of the polychrome faience panels with geometrical motifs on the arched gallery.
Keywords: Africa, tiles, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7627
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7626
Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol

PMR-D7612
Morocco, Essaouira: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with the promenade and medina in the background.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7611
Morocco, Essaouira: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with the promenade and medina in the background.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7610
Morocco, Essaouira: the port citadel, built by the Genoese, with a row of bronze cannons on the ramparts.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7609
Morocco, Essaouira: the port citadel, built by the Genoese, with a row of bronze cannons on the ramparts.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7608
Morocco, Essaouira: fishing boats in the harbour basin, with the harbour fortifications and Genoese-built citadel behind.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D7607
Morocco, Essaouira: view of the medina and Place Orson Welles from the Genoese-built citadel.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7606
Morocco, Essaouira: the harbour wall and castellated fortifications with a row of cannons, mostly of Spanish or French origin.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7605
Morocco, Essaouira: the harbour and quayside with fishing boats, from the roof of the Genoese-built citadel. Below, the harbour fortifications, complete with cannons.
Keywords: Africa, port, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7603
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7602
Morocco, Essaouira: colourful flowerbeds on the promenade, outside the medina walls.
Keywords: Africa, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7601
Morocco, Essaouira: colourful flowerbeds on the promenade, outside the medina walls.
Keywords: Africa, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7600
Morocco, Essaouira: main street, Avenue Oqba Ibn Nafi, and clocktower in the spacious medina.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, historic, national heritage, Norfolk Island Pine

PMR-D7599
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7565
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7564
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, colourful, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D7563
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7562
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7561
Morocco, Marakech: the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, 77 metres high, is the largest and best known in the city. Built of local sandstone in the reign of Berber Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199), it replaced an identical mosque on an adjacent site, little of which remains. A jacaranda tree is flowering in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, colourful, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7554
Morocco, Marakech: colourful terraces built on to the roof of a house in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, culture, architecture, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb

PMR-D7539
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
View of the exterior, the stonework somewhat in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7535
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Polychrome mosaics on a domed ceiling will soon be in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7534
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7532
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A pleasing view of the landscape through a wrought iron window arch.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7531
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7529
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Pattern used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7528
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze and polychrome faience tiles adorn the walls.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7527
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7526
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
The walls and column arches are covered with the finest stucco work.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7525
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A House Bunting made its nest in one of the filigree stucco lamp-holders.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7519
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7518
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7517
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing, and the green vegetation of the oasis.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7516
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7515
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7511
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7510
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7508
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Entrance to a restored house, "Dar el Hata", which also houses a cafe.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7507
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the dining niche of the second-floor living room.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7506
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the second-floor living room.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7505
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Inside a restored house, "Dar el Hata", showing the stairway to the second floor.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7504
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Part of the old town from above, with the river in the background.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7503
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View from the top of the hill, showing defense wall, with the new town beyond.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, fortifications, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7502
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View from the top of the hill, showing defense wall, with the new town beyond.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7501
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View through a gap in the wall of the medina.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7500
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View of the medina with its defensive walls.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, fortifications, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7499
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". View of the medina, with the modern town on the left.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7498
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator".
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7497
Morocco: Kasbah Taourirt, residence of Glaoui Pasha, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has appeared in a number of films. Souvenir hunters are also catered for.
Keywords: Africa, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, bastions

PMR-D7496
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Kasbah Taourirt, residence of Glaoui Pasha, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has appeared in a number of films.
Keywords: Africa, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, bastions

PMR-D7495
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Kasbah Taourirt, residence of Glaoui Pasha, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has appeared in a number of films.
Keywords: Africa, bastions, fortifications, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D7409
Morocco, Meknes: minaret of the Grande Mosque from the roof of the Medrasa Bou Inania.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7408
Morocco, Meknes: view from the gallery of the handsome courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. In the centre stands a marble basin for ablutions.
Keywords: Africa, koran-school, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7407
Morocco, Meknes: part of the carved cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school

PMR-D7406
Morocco, Meknes: an intricately carved panel which adorns the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, koran-school, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb

PMR-D7405
Morocco, Meknes: carved cedar screen and part of the cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school

PMR-D7404
Morocco, Meknes: large expanse of the Place el Hedim, the far side of which leads to the soukhs.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7403
Morocco, Meknes: wall of the medina from Place el Hedim with the row of adjoining kiosks, introduced more recently.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city

PMR-D7402
Morocco, Meknes: part of the mighty arcaded city wall which has been extensively restored.
Keywords: Africa, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb

PMR-D7401
Morocco, Meknes: a green park, popular with picnickers, with the mighty arcaded city wall in the background.
Keywords: Africa, royal city, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture

PMR-D7399
Morocco: Volubilis Museum, some of the 900 sandstone steles deposited by the faithfull in "Temple B", on the left bank of Wadi Fertassa. These are mostly low reliefs and engravings depicting worshippers making offerings in a religious act.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7398
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The Decumanus Maximus, looking north east, with the Tingis (Tangier) Gate at the far end.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7397
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. An arched facade on the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7396
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of a dolphin and fishes in the North Baths (Thermen), whose water was supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7395
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Interior of the North Baths (Thermen) supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7394
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic on the floor of the North Baths (Thermen) whose water was supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7393
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Interior of the North Baths (Thermen) supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7392
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7391
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7390
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Some of the remaining columns surrounding the pool in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7389
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Sole remaining "twisted" Corinthian column in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7388
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7387
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7386
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Ruins of the Capitoline Temple, reconstructed in 218 AD, and dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7385
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Ruins of the Basilica, built in the third century AD, and probably modelled on the basilica in Leptis Magna (Libya).
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7384
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Unidentified carved columns.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7383
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Dolphins and other sea creatures are pictured in this mosaic in the atrium of the House of Orpheus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7382
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. A mosaic depicting Orpheus playing his lute, surrounded by African wildlife ( House of Orpheus).
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7381
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. General view, with the Capitoline Temple and Basilica (and storks' nest!) in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7356
Morocco: the impressive modern shopping centre, Al Mandri.
Keywords: Africa, architecture, Maghreb

PMR-D7353
Morocco, M'Diq: view of the main shopping street, a pedestrian zone.
Keywords: picturesque, holiday, Maghreb, Africa, street scene, architecture

PMR-D7349
Spain, Ceuta: the harbour of the autonomous city of Ceuta with catamaran ferryboat of Balearia disembarking passengers.
Keywords: Africa, port, architecture, quayside, ferryboat, shipping , docks, Maghreb

PMR-D6900
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6899
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the residential Wintergarten Hochhaus adjoining Augustus Platz, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark

PMR-D6898
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the 36-storey City Hochhaus, at 142 metres, the tallest building in Leipzig, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument. Designed by architect Hermann Henselmann in the form of an open book, it was formerly part of the university campus. In the foreground is the spire of the Russian Church.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark

PMR-D6897
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6896
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6895
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6894
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: renaissance facades on the Market Square.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry

PMR-D6893
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the gilded Art Deco (Jugendstil) facade of the Commerzbank, formerly the department store Ebert.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, neo-baroque

PMR-D6892
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: row of caryatids on the facade of an Art Deco (Jugendstil) building in Neumarkt (street).
Keywords: heritage, architecture, statues, figures, masonry

PMR-D6891
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: two bronze mechanical figures strike the hours on three bells (two smaller, inside the largest) on the roof of the 12-storey Krochhochhaus, the first high-rise building in Leipzig, dating from 1927, built by Martin Samuel Kroch for his bank. Based on the "Torre dell'Orologio" in Venice. The block houses the Museum of Egyptology.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, astrological, carillon, Omnia Vincit Labor

PMR-D6890
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: Augusteum and Paulinum (St. Paul's Church) of the University of Leipzig, designed by Erick van Egeraat and opened in 2010.
Keywords: architecture, culture, education, learning

PMR-D6889
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: main facade of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), built in 1905 on the site of the old Pleissenburg Castle and retaining the tower, which, at 114.8 metres, is the highest town hall tower in Germany.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, renaissance, baroque, city hall

PMR-D6888
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: main facade of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), built in 1905 on the site of the old Pleissenburg Castle and retaining the tower, which, at 114.8 metres, is the highest town hall tower in Germany.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, renaissance, baroque, city hall

PMR-D6887
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Russian Church (St. Alexi-Gedächtniskirche), built 1912-13 in memory of the 22,000 Russians who fell in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 by architect W.A. Pokrowski.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, heritage, dedication, memorial, architecture, Orthodox

PMR-D6886
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Russian Church (St. Alexi-Gedächtniskirche), built 1912-13 in memory of the 22,000 Russians who fell in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 by architect W.A. Pokrowski.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, heritage, dedication, memorial, architecture, Orthodox

PMR-D6885
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Russian Church (St. Alexi-Gedächtniskirche), built 1912-13 in memory of the 22,000 Russians who fell in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813 by architect W.A. Pokrowski.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, heritage, dedication, memorial, architecture, Orthodox

PMR-D6884
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 m, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Statues of fallen warriors in the crypt and stained glass window.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6883
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6882
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the rear.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6839
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf: tower and onion dome of the baroque Church of Our Lady.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture, flowers, village

PMR-D6836
Ireland, County Kerry, Killarney: the colourful facade of the Pharmacy.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture, shop

PMR-D6835
Ireland, County Kerry, Killarney: customers of The Laurels pub enjoying their drinks in the open air.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture, drinking

PMR-D6834
Ireland, County Kerry, Killarney: Main Street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture, street scene

PMR-D6833
Ireland, County Kerry, Killarney: the ornate facade of the Irish Pub shop.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture

PMR-D6831
Ireland, County Kerry, Sneem: colourful cottages, seen from the village green.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, rural

PMR-D6823
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6822
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6788
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. View from Lake Pollacappul with reflections in the waters.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately

PMR-D6787
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured

PMR-D6786
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured

PMR-D6785
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured

PMR-D6784
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Hydrangea serrata "Bluebird" in the Victorian Walled Garden.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured, hybrid, shrub

PMR-D6783
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured

PMR-D6781
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Neo-gothic church built in the grounds as a memorial on the early death of Margaret.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately

PMR-D6780
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Much admired, finely carved marble fireplace.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, artistic

PMR-D6779
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Reflections in the waters of Lake Pollacappul.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately

PMR-D6778
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote
Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. View from Lake Pollacappul.
Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately

PMR-D6755
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6754
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6753
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade from the north-east.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6752
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade and wings from the main lawn.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6751
Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: costumed supporter celebrating the anniversary of the suffragette movement on the city walls.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, protester

PMR-D6750
Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: the red-brick neo-gothic Guildhall building, built in 1890 (rebuilt after a fire in 1908), stands outside the city walls, close to the River Foyle.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture

PMR-D6749
Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: Peace Bridge, opened on 25th June 2011, connects the Protestant walled city with the Catholic quarter on the opposite side of the River Foyle. The red-brick Guildhall stands on the far side of the river.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, engineering, construction, suspension

PMR-D6698
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion, now owned by the National Trust.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6697
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion, now owned by the National Trust. The village pub.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6696
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion. View of the harbour.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, fishing boats, picturesque

PMR-D6684
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry foor 270 years. The dining room with laid table.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, furnishings, furniture, porcelaine, candelabra

PMR-D6676
Northern Ireland, County Down: Mount Stewart (National Trust), home of the Marquises of Londonderry for 270 years.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, manor house, mansion, stately home, garden

PMR-D6673
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture

PMR-D6672
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture

PMR-D6671
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture

PMR-D6670
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Queen's University, a red-brick gothic-revival building by Sir Charles Lanyon, was opened in 1849. In the foreground is the war memorial with allegorical figures.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6669
Northern Ireland, Belfast: statue of Henry Cooke (1788-1868), a leading Presbyterian minister in front of Belfast Metropolitan College.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6667
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Headquarters of the Presbyerian Church in Ireland. Styled on the architecture of a Scottish baronial castle, it was designed by Robert Young and opened in 1905.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6666
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. To the right are a number of partioned snugs.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful

PMR-D6665
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The long, highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful

PMR-D6664
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant

PMR-D6663
Northern Ireland, Belfast: "Rise" is the name given to this sculpture by Wolfgang Buttress which stands in the centre of the Broadway roundabout at the end of the M1 motorway. It comprises two concentric geodesic spheres on slender stanchions.
Keywords: architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, monument, artistic, modern art

PMR-D6662
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Parliament Building for the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, unused since the collapse of local government in 2017. The neo-classical building was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1932. Six Ionic columns support the pediment over the entrance.
Keywords: heritage, historic, meeting room, discussion, debate, decision-making, conferance, architecture

PMR-D6661
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Parliament Building for the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, unused since the collapse of local government in 2017. The neo-classical building was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1932.
Keywords: heritage, historic, meeting room, discussion, debate, decision-making, conferance, architecture

PMR-D6657
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Albert Memorial Clocktower, built in 1867, has developed a slight lean.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument, leaning tower

PMR-D6656
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Bittles Bar, one of the city's most unusual pubs, was built in 1868 and was originally called "The Shakespeare".
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque, flatiron-shape, masonry, capital city, metropolis, beer

PMR-D6655
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. Statue of Queen Victoria with allegorical figures representing the textile and ship-building industries.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6654
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Scottish Provident Institution Building in Donegall Square, was built 1897-1902 by architects Young and Mackenzie in neo-classical style.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6653
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. View from the south-east, showing the corner towers.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6652
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. South facade.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6651
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. Statue of Queen Victoria with allegorical figures representing the textile and ship-building industries.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument

PMR-D6647
Northern Ireland, Belfast: entrance to Crumlin Road Gaol, designed by Charles Lanyon and opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996.
Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6644
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Queen's University, a red-brick, Tudor-style building by Charles Lanyon, opened in 1849.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, seat of learning, education, teaching

PMR-D6643
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Parliament Building for the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont, unused since the collapse of local government in 2017. The neo-classical building was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1932.
Keywords: heritage, historic, meeting room, discussion, debate, decision-making, conferance, architecture

PMR-D6641
Northern Ireland, Belfast: the rotunda and staircase in Belfast City Hall.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, decor, sumptuous

PMR-D6629
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6627
Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate, baronial castle, landscape

PMR-D6626
Northern Ireland, County Down, Newcastle: the main street, overlooked by Slieve Donard, the highest of the Mourne Mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, estate, street view

PMR-D6625
Northern Ireland, County Down, Downpatrick: south west (classical) facade of Castle Ward mansion (National Trust), overlooking Strangford Lough. Built in the 1860s, it has a classical facade facing south, but a gothic facade facing north, to satisfy the wishes of both Lord Bangor and his wife.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, historic, manor house, stately home, estate

PMR-D6623
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. St. Laurence's Gate, formerly the eastern entrance through the city walls.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6622
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with neo-gothic St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6621
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with the new shopping complex built out over the river on stilts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6620
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: view from the roadbridge over the River Boyne, with St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on the left and a Martello tower on the Millmount (possibly a prehistoric burial mound) ahead.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6619
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The ruined 4-storey gatehouse to the abbey.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6618
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The chantry (left) with the octagonal lavabo in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6617
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. View of the original gatehouse through an arch of the lavabo.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6616
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The 13th century, octagonal lavabo, the monks' washing room, with part of the (rebuilt) cloister arcade.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6586
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: the turreted Record Tower, the sole surviving tower from the mediaeval castle from ca. 1228, with the adjoining Chapel Royal (19th century). Seen from the Dubhlinn Gardens, laid out in 1680.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6585
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: Upper Castle Yard with State Entrance (left), Castle Hall with Bedford Tower and the State Apartments.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6584
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: Castle Hall with Bedford Tower.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6583
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Trinity College: the Campanile, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, was completed in 1853. The flanking sculptures are by Thomas Kirk.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, capital city, architecture, Georgian

PMR-D6582
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Arnaldo Pomodoro's sculpture "Sphere within a Sphere" in Trinity College. The inner sphere represents the earth and the outer sphere, Christianity.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, artistic

PMR-D6581
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a neo-classical building by Francis Johnston (1818) which was used as HQ by the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6580
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a neo-classical building by Francis Johnston (1818) which was used as HQ by the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6579
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey, with O'Connell Monument in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6578
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Ha'penny Bridge (1816) over the River Liffey, with Bachelors Walk on the right.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6577
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Daniel O'Connell Monument at the end of O'Connell Street, often regarded as the centre of the city. Behind, the 120-metre-high stainless steel Spire devised by London architect, Ian Ritchie. Said to be the tallest sculpture in the world.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, sculpture

PMR-D6565
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: built between 1817 and 1861, the 63-metre-high Wellington Monument stands in the south-east of Phoenix Park.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, landscape, capital city, architecture, column

PMR-D6564
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin. It is linked to the Synod House by a stone footbridge.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6563
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6562
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublinia, a museum devoted to the history of the city, particularly Viking and Meiaeval. It is housed in the Synod Hall of Christ Church Cathedral.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6561
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street, dating from 1879, has seen many famous performers treading its boards
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, colourful, capital city, architecture, show business, cabaret, musicals, plays

PMR-D6549
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a favourite pepperpot from Lord Powerscourt's table.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, architecture

PMR-D6531
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round belltower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen" or "Kevin's Church". It dates from the 11th century.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6530
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6529
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the ruins of the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, the largest of the churches at Glendalough, with its 10th century nave.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6528
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: ruins of the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern, with the round tower in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6527
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, surrounded by ancient and modern gravestones. The entrance was well above ground level, reached by wooden steps which could be drawn up in the event of attack.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6526
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the stone church known as "Kevin's Kitchen", with the 33-metre round tower behind.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6525
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6524
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round tower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen".
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6523
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, seen from the tiny river Poulanass.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6518
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. The lady on the left has been playing the uillean pipes, a traditional musical instrument.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6516
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: two of the 25-foot-diameter clockfaces on the Royal Liver Building with one of the two mythical Liver Birds, itself 18 feet high.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO

PMR-D6515
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic which sank in the North Atlantic on 15th April 1912, with the Royal Liver Building, completed on 19th July 1911, in the background. One of Liverpool's "Three Graces", standing on the Pier Head.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture, UNESCO

PMR-D6514
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the Port of Liverpool Building, formerly the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Building, was built between 1904 and 1907 and is known as one of Liverpool's Three Graces on the Pier Head.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, culture, offices, office-block, UNESCO

PMR-D6513
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the Museum of Liverpool on the Pier Head opened its doors in 2011.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, culture, design

PMR-D6512
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the equestrian statue of Prince Albert by Thomas Thornycroft in front of St. George's Hall, was erected in 1866, and stands next to a similar statue of Queen Victoria.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture

PMR-D6511
England, Merseyside, Liverpool: the statue of the Duke of Wellington on a column, erected in 1865, stands 40.2 metres high.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, monument, memorial, sculpture, culture

PMR-D6510
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): the Elizabethan mansion at the centre of the gardens was built in 1590.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, architecture

PMR-D6499
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic

PMR-D6498
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6497
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): view across the lake with landscaped trees by 'Capability' Brown and waterfowl.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6496
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6494
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): distant view of the main facade of Petworth House from the end of the lake. The grounds were landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6493
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House from the lake, with geese in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6491
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): the main facade of Petworth House, former home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland, from the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6490
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): an Ionic rotunda is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house

PMR-D6489
England, West Sussex, Petworth (National Trust): a Doric temple is a feature of the Pleasure Grounds, landscaped by 'Capability Brown'.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, gardens

PMR-D6488
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the Great Hall from the courtyard; note the "XXL" dog kennel!
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6487
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The Tudor-style west wing from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6486
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade, reflected in the waters of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, country house, mediaeval, mansion

PMR-D6485
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6484
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Landscaped pleasure gardens to the north of the house.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6483
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A rose terrace, recently introduced into the gardens near the herbacious border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6482
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. A water lily flower on the south lake.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6481
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6480
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The south facade reflected in the lake, which may once have been a mill pond.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval, ragwort

PMR-D6479
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6478
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6477
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6476
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The renovated south facade, reflected in the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6451
England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): view of the house and ruins across the main lawn, with flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house

PMR-D6440
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: rose garden of Weikersheim Palace, former seat of the Hohenlohe family.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, castle, Schloss, flowers

PMR-D6439
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: St. George's Church, built 1419-25, with renaissance and baroque towers added later, viewed from the gateway of the renaissance palace, former seat of the Hohenlohe family.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6438
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Marktplatz (marketplace) with Milchlingsbrunnen (fountain) with the tower of St. John the Baptist's Minster showing over the Doppelhäuser ("twin buildings").
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6437
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Altes Rathaus (the old town hall), built in 1564 by Hochmeister Wolfgang Schutzbar.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6436
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Milchlingsbrunnen, a fountain with knight in armour looking towards the Bläser Tower of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, from the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6435
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Marktplatz (marketplace) with Milchlingsbrunnen (fountain) with the tower of St. John the Baptist's Minster showing over the Doppelhäuser ("twin buildings").
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6434
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: the Bläserturm, at 49 metres, is the highest part of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6433
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: entrance to the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century. The renaissance entrance gate and tower was built in 1626.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6432
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: north-east wing of the courtyard of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, currently occupied by the Finanzamt (Tax Department).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6431
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: a corner of the extensive Kur-Park for convalescent patients and health visitors.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6430
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: gardens of Brattenstein Castle, a seat of the lords of Hohenlohe until 1345. The courtyard is used every summer (since 1984) for open-air theatre performances.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6429
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Zehntscheune (tithe store), part of Brattenstein Castle, a seat of the lords of Hohenlohe until 1345, forms part of the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6428
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: part of the intact 470-metre-long north-western defence wall, with the spire of the Catholic parish church, St. Kilian.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6427
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Neue Hundeheimer Tor-turm, a tower-gate which now stands inside the town wall, was built in the late 15th century to replace the old tower which still stands next to it.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6426
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: newly renovated Schweinehirtenturm ("Swineherd's Tower) has timber framework on the inner wall and a hip-roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6425
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Schneckenturm ("Snail Tower") stands on the northernmost corner of the town wall and commands a view in three directions.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6424
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Jakobsturm, one of the oldest of the original 14 defence towers, has been converted into holiday accommodation. From outside the town wall it retains its original appearance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6423
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: marketplace with maypole and timber-frame houses
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6422
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: newly renovated baroque Rathaus (town hall), built in 1750 on the site of the previous building. Over the doorway is the coat of arms of Prince-Bishop Karl Philipp von Greifenclau (1749-54).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6421
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: Museumstrasse, looking towards the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6420
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the Goddess Minerva , atop a column of the fountain (1727), with the former Rathaus (town hall) and the Stiftskirche across the cobbled marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6419
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: Oberes Tor, the town's northern gate, the only surviving gate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6418
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: colourful coat of arms on the fountain in the market place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6416
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) was built between 1384 and 1389 and is famous as the home of Tilman Riemenschneider's carved masterpiece depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious

PMR-D6415
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the Virgin Mary's retable in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord), a masterpiece of woodcarving by Tilman Riemanschneider (1460-1531) depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. The shrine is made of pinewood but the figures are carved in softer limewood.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, gothic, religious, famous, moving, compassion, expressive, artistic

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-D6412
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: south view of Lindleinturm (tower) with part of the town wall. The two heated rooms were used as a domestic dwelling until 1993 but it has now been turned into a museum.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6411
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: Lindleinturm (tower) the two heated rooms were used as a domestic dwelling until 1993 but it has now been turned into a museum.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6410
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: a picturesque old timber-frame house, with the tower of the Petruskirche (St. Peter's Church) behind.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6409
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: tower of the protestant Petruskirche (St. Peter's Church).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6408
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: panorama view over the old town with a bush of white roses in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6407
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: "Romschlössle", a three-storey timber-frame mansion dating from 1593, formerly "Haus Weinsberg" now houses the Cultural Centre.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6406
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: fine timber-frame buildings in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6405
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: timber-frame building, now an Italian Bistro, built onto the Faulturm (tower) and the old town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6404
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: Faulturm (tower) one of the remaining defence towers with built-on timber-frame houses.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6403
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the old pharmacy, a timber-frame building with a fine oriel on the Hauptstrasse (main street).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6402
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6401
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: a timber-frame house in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6400
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Dreikönigskapelle (Three Kings Chapel) dates back to before 1378. Today it houses a memorial to victims of the NAZI regime.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6399
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Segringer Tor, the town's western gate, was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1648 and rebuilt in baroque style in 1655
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6398
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: tower of St. George's Minster from the Market Place. The red building on the left is the Weinmarkt, where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6397
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: wrought iron sign on Nördlingen Strasse with vine motif.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6396
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: wrought-iron sign on the Hotel Gasthaus Goldene Krone.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6395
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: fountain on Nördlinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6394
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Nördlinger Tor, the town's southern gate, with the town mill (right) dating from 1378 and fortified, being outside the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6393
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Nördlinger Tor, the town's southern gate (right centre), with the town mill (right) dating from 1378 and fortified, being outside the town wall. The round defence tower (Salwarten Turm) is part of the town wall. The allotments in the foreground are let to the socially needy.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6392
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Wörnitz Tor, the town's eastern gate and oldest of the four town gates.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6391
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Wörnitz Tor, the town's eastern gate and oldest of the four town gates.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6390
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Spitalanlage (hospice area), dating from 1280. The large timber-frame building is the former orphage.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6389
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one at the far end, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6388
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the park warden's house, in the north-western corner of the town wall, on the Rothenburg Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6387
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Rothenburger Tor, the town's north gate, dates from about 1390. The barbican in front of the tower was added in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6386
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town, with one of the defence towers on the town wall in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6385
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town. All trading names must be written in "gothic" script.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6384
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: renaissance gable-houses on Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse. The one on the left, painted red, is the "Weinmarkt", where visiting royalty used to be accommodated.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6383
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: "Deutsches Haus" , a fine timber framed house in renaissance style, is the ancestral home of the Counts of Drechsel-Deufstetten.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6382
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: tables and benches for the consumption of beer and sausages fill the market square during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6381
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: west facade of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) which owes its origin to Charlemagne according to legend.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6380
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: St. John's Church, sited alongside the Stiftskirche, is also protestant and is also romanesque in parts.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6379
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the romanesque portal of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the Norman-style zig-zag decoration. !5th century frescoes are visible in the porch.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6378
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: west facade of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the romanesque portal.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

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-D6376
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: tables and benches for the consumption of beer and sausages line the cobbled streets during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6375
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the Goddess Minerva , atop a column of the fountain (1727), surveys the marketplace, filled with revellers enjoying the beer during the Volksfest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer festival, revelry, celebration, open-air

PMR-D6374
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled facades on the main street, Dr. Martin-Luther Strasse, with Rothenburg Gate in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6336
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: nave of St. George's Minster, a fine example of a gothic hall church, was built between 1448 and 1499 to plans of Nikolaus Eseler, who was active in this part of the country.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, stone-carving

PMR-D6335
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the carved stone font is contemporary with the building of St. George's Minster, in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, artistry

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-D6331
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: half-timbered houses in Lange Gasse, with guitar-maker's shop in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6330
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6329
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Nördlinger Tor, the southern town gate, dates from about 1400, and is crowned by a later step-gable.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6328
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Bäuerlinsturm, a defence tower on the eastern town wall dating from 16th century. Close-up of the living quarters with steeply hipped roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6327
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Bäuerlinsturm, a defence tower on the eastern town wall dating from 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6326
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: row of gabled facades in Nördlinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6325
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: former "Golden Angel" Brewery, now a hotel, in Nördlinger Strasse, with the tower of St. George's Minster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6324
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view from the tower of St. George's Minster with St. Paul's protestant church, built 1840-3, in the centre. A number of defence towers on the town wall are visible.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6323
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view from the tower of St. George's Minster with Rothenburg Gate Tower and yellow tower of the hospital church. Plastic jackdaws perch on the rail of the viewing gallery!
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6322
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: storks' nest with 4 young on a rooftop, under permanent watch from CCTV camera.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Cicconia cicconia, birds, ornithology

PMR-D6321
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: romanesque doorway with flanking lions in St. George's Minster. Apart from the tower, the minster is late gothic.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6320
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses on the Market Place, adjoining the Minster.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6319
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: a horse-drawn carriage taking visitors through the Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6318
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: wrought iron sign on the Hotel Piazza on Segringer Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6317
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: gabled houses lining Segringer Strasse, with the tower of the Minster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6316
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: view of the town wall and defence tower ("Grüner Turm") from the Segringer Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6315
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Segringer Tor, the western town gate, was destroyed by the Swedes in 1648 and rebuilt in baroque style in 1655.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6314
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Luis Hezelhof Hotel on Segringer Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6313
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Market Place and Lion Fountain with Wörnitz Tor, the eastern town gate, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6312
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: timber-framed houses on the island in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6311
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6310
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: entrance to Wallerstein Castle and brewery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer, tradition

PMR-D6309
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: Wallerstein Brewery, owned by the House of Oettingen-Wallerstein for generations, near the family castle.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, beer, tradition

PMR-D6308
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: view from Castle Rock, a rocky outcrop, with lilac blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6307
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: view from Castle Rock, a rocky outcrop, with lilac blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6306
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: Pest or Marian column, erected as thanksgiving for the passing of the plague. One of only three examples in Germany, (but frequently found in Austria).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6304
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Deininger Gate from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6303
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Strasse and Gate from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6302
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Gate, from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6301
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Rathaus (town hall) , from the top of "Daniel", the tower of St. Georges Church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6300
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: view from "Daniel", the tower of St Georges Church, showing Schäffflesmarkt, Brettermarkt, Reimlinger Strasse and Gate, and, outside the wall, Augsburger Strasse. The line of the town wall is clearly to be seen.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, panorama

PMR-D6299
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. View of the nave.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fan vaulting

PMR-D6298
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. The carved stone pulpit (Augsburg 1499) shows the four evangelists and their symbols.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, artwork

PMR-D6297
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: St. Georges Church, built 1427-1505 in late gothic style. The side organ, mounted above a renaissance organ screen, was destroyed by fire in 1974, but has been partially rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, music, musical instruments

PMR-D6296
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: cafe tables in the Market Place, with the Rathaus (town hall), the oldest stone building in the town, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, geology

PMR-D6295
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. Pink cherry blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6294
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. A fine view of the town may be had by climbing the 360 steps to the gallery near the top.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6293
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6292
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6291
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. View from the defenders' gallery on the town wall, with cherry trees in blossom.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6290
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Feilturm or Schuldturm was a defence tower dating back to the 14th century. It may have been used as a prison.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6289
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the round Reissturm was a defence tower, first mentionned in 1406, but was remodelled in 1644. It is crowned with a "floating Welsh cupola".
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6288
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Reimlinger Tor, the southern town gate, is the oldest of the town's gates, dating from the early 14th century. It guarded the trade route to Augsburg. The town's coat of arms is emblazoned above the archway.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6287
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Tor, the town's south-east gate acquired its present form in 1517. View from the defenders' gallery on the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6286
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a long stretch of the defenders' gallery on the town wall, with houses built onto the inner wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6285
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6284
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: part of the defenders' gallery on the town wall near the Löpsinger Gate, with an unusual defence tower.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6283
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6282
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: defenders' gallery on the town wall, with the only "pointed defence tower". Nördlingen is the only German town with an unbroken town wall which one can circumambulate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6281
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: house number 7, Weinmarkt, the former "Gasthaus Engel" with new baroque facade dated 1882.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6280
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of fine gabled burgher houses, facing onto the Weinmarkt.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6279
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Rathaus (town hall), the oldest stone building in the town. The fine stone stairway was added in 1618 and is built with "suevite", a stone formed by sintering after meteoric impacts.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, geology

PMR-D6278
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6277
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6276
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Hafenmarkt (former pottery market). The building with yellow window frames is the "Klösterle" named after a Barefoot Monastery, first mentioned in 1243.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6275
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of gabled facades on Löpsinger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6274
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Tor, the town's south-east gate acquired its present form in 1517. View from Deininger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6273
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: gabled houses on Schrannenstrasse, with the old Schranne (cornstore)(red building) at the end.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6272
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Baldinger Tor (1376), the northern town gate and most modest of the five gates.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6271
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: Nördlinger Gate, with the 400-year-old St. Barbara's Church up the hill.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6270
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: gabled facades with the galleried town hall (Rathaus) on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6269
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the town well, dressed with Easter eggs.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6268
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the coat of arms of Silesia in the cobbled main street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6267
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6266
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6265
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the weir on the River Wörnitz with the 400-year-old St. Barbara's Church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6264
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: view of the village from the stone bridge with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6263
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the old stone bridge over the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6262
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6261
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6260
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6259
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west. View over the defenders' gallery of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6258
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Pax (peace) faces the figure of Mars (war) at opposite ends of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6257
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Mars (war) faces the figure of Pax (peace) at opposite ends of the great hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6256
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the Burgvogtei (admin), eintrance to the inner courtyard with portcullis, White Tower, defenders' gallery and wellhouse, with herb garden in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6255
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the defenders' gallery, former bakery with its own tower and wellhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6254
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the portcullis, White Tower, defenders' gallery and wellhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6253
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. A closer view of the defenders' gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6252
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The Burgvogtei (administration) on the left, with the chapel and Palas (living quarters) on the far side of the courtyard. The open-air restaurant is in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6251
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the herb garden, the keep and Kastenhaus (grain store) from the defenders' gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6250
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the White Tower and the gatekeeper's house, from the herb garden.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6249
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the inner gate with its portcullis, the defenders' gallery, the White Tower and the present-day restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6248
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6247
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The herb garden, in the inner courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6246
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. "Rote Stallung", the former stables.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6245
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the keep/watchtower, the oldest part of the fortress, with a bastion in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6244
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the inner courtyard with wellhouse in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6243
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6242
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6241
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6240
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the carillon on the town hall gable was acquired in 1986 to celebrate the building's 750-year anniversary.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, glockenspiel, bells, finials

PMR-D6239
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the former Benedictine Monastery, dating back to the 11th century. It acquired its present appearance in 1747. Note the stork's nest on the right hand end of the roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6238
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: reflections of the Riedl Gate in the waters of the River Wörnitz arm.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6237
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the Färbeltorl , one of 18 towers originally built into the town wall, is now used for exhibitions.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6236
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: wine bar on the Kronengasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6235
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the Rathaus (town hall) dates from 1236 but acquired its present appearance, with step-gable and finials after reconstruction in 1853.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6234
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the bottom half of Reichsstrasse, with the
Rathaus (town hall) , dating from 1236, at the end.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6233
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the eagle fountain (Reichsstadtbrunnen) at the top of Reichsstrasse was erected in 1977 to commemorate the town's 1000-year jubilee.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, munoment

PMR-D6232
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: the eagle fountain (Reichsstadtbrunnen) at the top of Reichsstrasse was erected in 1977 to commemorate the town's 1000-year jubilee.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, munoment

PMR-D6231
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: renaissance oriel at the top of Reichsstrasse, with the tower of the 15th century parish church on the right and the "Tanzhaus" further down the street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6230
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: facades on the main street, Reichsstrasse. The highest step-gable is the "Tanzhaus" which houses a 600-seat theatre and restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6229
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: Rieder Tor, the sole remaining town gate of the original four, acquired its present form in 1811. It is home to the town museum.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6228
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: path alongside the town wall and the arm of the River Wörnitz with the Färbertorl, a mediaeval defence tower, in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6227
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: Rieder Tor, the sole remaining town gate, with bridge over the River Wörnitz to Ried Island.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6226
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the castle, dating from 1257, but largely rebuilt in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6225
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the castle, dating from 1257, but largely rebuilt in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6224
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the main square with Madonna fountain commemorating the Plague (1600).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6223
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: Rathaus (town hall) built ca. 1680 by a disciple of Elias Holl in baroque style.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6222
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: tower of the parish church, St. Jakob, built 1871-2.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6204
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6203
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades and the bronze renaissance Hercules fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6202
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: renaissance bronze statue of Mercury, one of three commissioned for the 1500th anniversary of the cit's foundation.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, monument

PMR-D6201
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia Augsburg: the Perlachturm, originally built as a watchtower in the 10th century, is 70 metres high and has a viewing platform near the top.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6200
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the historic Rathaus (town hall) built by Elias Holl between 1615 and 1624 in renaissance style.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6198
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: statue of Hans Jakob Fugger, an influential financier and philanthropist (1516-75).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, monuments

PMR-D6197
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: open-air cafe near the market square and a baroque burgher house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6196
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: the market square, with St. Michael's church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6195
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: parish church of St Michael's, dating from 1789.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6194
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6193
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6192
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Mutterturm, built of tuff stone as an atelier by Hubert von Herkomer in 1844.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6191
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Mutterturm, built of tuff stone as an atelier by Hubert von Herkomer in 1844.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6190
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Sandauertor, the northern gateway to the town, rebuilt in renaissance style after the 30-Years War.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6189
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Sandauertor, the northern gateway to the town, rebuilt in renaissance style after the 30-Years War, with adjacent facades.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6188
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the former Jesuit grammar school (yellow building) is now the town museum. Behind, the Church of the Holy Cross, of the former Jesuit college.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6187
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town wall, with one of the defence towers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6186
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: footpath alongside the town wall, with new spring foliage on the trees.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6185
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town wall, with spring daffodils in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6184
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Bayertor, the later east gate to the town, built in 1425, with painted facade.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6183
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: part of the old town wall with one of the crenellated defence towers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6182
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Schmalzturm or Schöner Turm, the original east gate to the town, rebuilt in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6181
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: main square with the town hall facade, Madonna fountain (Joseph Streiter, 1783), and clocktower of the parish church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6180
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: historic Rathaus (town hall) with a baroque facade with stucco-work by Dominikus Zimmernann (1719).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6179
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: parish church, built in 15th century in gothic style, the interior later converted to baroque.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6126
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the Badenburg Pavilion in the snow
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, winter, landscape, baroque, architecture

PMR-D6122
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. The south-west window commemorating Father Trevor Huddleston, designed and made by Mel Howse
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stained glass

PMR-D6121
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. View of the nave, looking east.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6120
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6119
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6118
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6097
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur, with St. Nicolas' Church, dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. On the left is the footbridge spanning the river.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing

PMR-D6096
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur at low tide, with sailing boats on the mud flats.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing, reflections

PMR-D6095
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur, with St. Nicolas' Church, dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing

PMR-D6094
England, West Sussex, Bramber: the Parish Church was built by William de Broase in 1073 as part of his castle residences and defences. To the left stands the ruin of the gatehouse of Bramber Castle, built abiut the same time.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman

PMR-D6093
England, West Sussex, Bramber: the ruined gatehouse tower of a Norman Motte-and-Bailey Castle built by William de Broase about 1070 as part of his castle residences and defences
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman

PMR-D6092
England, West Sussex, Bramber: the Parish Church was built by William de Broase in 1073 as part of his castle residences and defences
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman

PMR-D6091
England, West Sussex, Midhurst: old timber frame houses.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6089
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the Abbey Hotel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6088
England, Worcestershire, Croome: fireplace by Robert Adam in the saloon of Croome Court (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, design, classical, sculpture

PMR-D6087
England, Worcestershire, Croome: the church, in the grounds of Croome Court (National Trust) was erected 1763 to complete the landscape envisaged by "Capability" Brown.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, countryside, meadow, shrubbery

PMR-D6086
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the old town gate, with the Abbey Hotel on the right.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6085
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south, where the cloisters formerly stood.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6084
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The font, which has an early Norman bowl.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6083
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. West window, given by Richard of Gloucester ca. 1480.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6082
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The magnificent 15th century East Window.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine, stained glass

PMR-D6081
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The nave, looking east.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6080
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the old town gate, adjacent to the priory.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D6079
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south, where the cloisters formerly stood.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6078
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. View from the south-west.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6070
Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a group of Frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens, bush, botanical, botany, architecture

PMR-D6066
Oman, Taqah: courtyard of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a tree (Boswellia sacra) in the centre.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture

PMR-D6058
Oman, Muscat: an old watchtower overlooking the buildings of Old Muscat, with the Omani flag flying high.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, defence, fortifications

PMR-D6057
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6056
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6054
Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6053
Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6052
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6051
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6050
Oman, Muscat: part of the Persian carpet in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the floral pattern and rich colours. It is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, has 1,700,000,000 knots, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, colourful, artistic, elegant

PMR-D6049
Oman, Muscat: polychrome floral panels in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, faience, culture, artistic, colourful

PMR-D6048
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The Italian chandelier is the world's largest. The hand-woven carpet was produced in Iran and measures 60 x 70 metres, making it the world's second largest.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, dome , cupola, artistic

PMR-D6047
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, dome, cupola, balance , proportion, symmetry, elegance, majestic, artistic

PMR-D6044
Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship

PMR-D6043
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, faience, prayer, worship

PMR-D6042
Oman, Muscat: ministerial building, with the gardens of the Grand Mosque in the foreground.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D6041
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6040
Oman, Muscat: reflections in the polished marble forecourt of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship

PMR-D6039
Oman, Muscat: the principal minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 90 metres high, shows Egyptian influence.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6038
Oman, Muscat: fountain and falaj (water channel) in the gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with the entrance and dome of the prayer hall behind.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6036
Oman, Muscat: view of Old Muscat with government buildings and Al Alam Palace. In the background are the two Portuguese forts, Jalali and Mirani which defended the harbour.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D5998
Oman, Salalah: Beach Resort Hotel, from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5991
Oman, Salalah: Beach Resort Hotel, from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5955
Oman, Duqm.: City Hotel.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5918
Oman: blue-domed mosque on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture

PMR-D5884
Oman, Nizwa: topiary work outside the walls of the modernised soukhs.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture

PMR-D5883
Oman, Nizwa: exotic golden pavilion at the entrance to the East Soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture, colourful

PMR-D5869
Oman, Jabrin: plan of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5868
Oman, Jabrin: colourfully decorated roof of the dining hall of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic, ornate, beams

PMR-D5867
Oman, Jabrin: view of the town, at the foot of barren mountains, from Jabreen Castle.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5866
Oman, Jabrin: the entrance to Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5801
Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972. View from the gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5798
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5795
Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music

PMR-D2101
Oman, Muscat: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422), was built with 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone by Carillion Alawi LLC and took six years and seven months to complete. Oman, Muscat: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422), was built with 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone by Carillion Alawi LLC and took six years and seven months to complete.
Keywords: architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultanate, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D1242
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of the monastery and village from a lookout above Hepo Ri.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1240
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D5780
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbachau: the parish church with large onion dome and trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5727
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: Orthodox church on the headland between the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5726
Greece, Island of Symi: classical facades on the quayside at Gialos.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, colourful, boats

PMR-D5725
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: Orthodox church and belltower dominate the headland between the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5719
Greece, Island of Amorgos: Agios Panteleimon overlooks the entrance to the bay and is seen by every boat entering the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture, church, Orthodox

PMR-D5715
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5713
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5712
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5711
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5710
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated

PMR-D5708
Greece, Island of Amorgos: a typical street in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour, with its dazzling white houses.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5707
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Venetian fortification, Apano Kastro, built in 1290, rises above the centre of the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5706
Greece, Island of Amorgos: pavement cafe in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5705
Greece, Island of Amorgos: ornate belltower of one of the older Orthodox churches in Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5704
Greece, Island of Amorgos: early morning view of the twin belltowers and dome of the Orthodox church at Katapola.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5669
Greece, Island of Milos: the belltower of the church at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5478
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower, built in 1881, on the point, separating the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, quayside, jetty, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5477
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: Orthodox church and belltower dominate the headland between the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5476
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with sailing ship Bahriyeli moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5475
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, reflected in the water, with sailing ship Bahriyeli moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5474
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5473
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5472
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5471
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos handsome, domed Orthodox church, clinging to the hillside.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5470
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical buildings, almost at the top of the rugged cliffs.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5469
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, with yachts moored in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D5467
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical buildings, almost at the top of the rugged cliffs.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, architecture, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5466
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour, reflected in the water.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5463
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower, built in 1881, with the police department (left) on the point, separating the two bays.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, island hopping, quayside, jetty, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5462
Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: classical houses clustered round the harbour.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D5456
Switzerland, Zurich: part of the Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum), built in 1898 in historic style by Gustav Gull.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5455
Switzerland, Zurich: monument to Alfred Escher, Swiss politician, business leader and railway pioneer standing in front of the railway station.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, statue, memorial

PMR-D5454
Switzerland, Zurich: cast iron monument brought from Paris in 1893, standing in the Bahnhofstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5453
Switzerland, Zurich: monument to Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, Swiss pedagogue, 1746-1827, on the Bahnhofstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, statue, memorial

PMR-D5452
Switzerland, Zurich: a typical street in the Lindenhof quarter, not far from the site of the original Roman fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5451
Switzerland, Zurich: the Liebfrauenkirche with its belltower, built 1892-4 in the style of an early Christian basilika, in the Niederdorf quarter of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5450
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the River Limmat and its bridges, from the Lindenhof hill.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5449
Switzerland, Zurich: Hotel "Haus der Kindli" in Linderhof quarter dates from 1474 and is one of the oldest in Switzerland.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5448
Switzerland, Zurich: St. Peterhofstatt in the Lindenhof quarter.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5447
Switzerland, Zurich: riverside facade of the Hotel Storchen.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5446
Switzerland, Zurich: oriel window of the Cafe Orsini, on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5445
Switzerland, Zurich: house facades on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5444
Switzerland, Zurich: house facades on Münsterhof Square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5443
Switzerland, Zurich: vaulted Gothic arcades of the Fraumünster.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5442
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the Opera House from Lake Zurich.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5441
Switzerland, Zurich: cruise boat terminal on Bürkliplatz, with the Quaibrücke, the first bridge over the River Limmat and the Grossmünster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5440
Switzerland, Zurich: view of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bürkliplatz
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, yachts, boats

PMR-D5439
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, in the former Wesendonck Villa with its Richard Wagner associations, houses a large collection of non-European art.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5438
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: Shiva Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, a bronze temple ornament from Tamil Nadu, India.. Chola dynasty, 12th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, art, Buddhist

PMR-D5437
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: "the temptation of Buddha by Mara's dauchters", a stone carving from Pakistan. 2nd-4th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, art, Buddhist

PMR-D5436
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, in the former Wesendonck Villa with its Richard Wagner associations, houses a large collection of non-European art.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5435
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, Osiris Exhibition: colossal statue of a queen as Isis, from the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC), possibly the reign of Ptolomy II. Pink granite. Retrieved from the seabed off Alexandria.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, Egptology, archeology, sculpture

PMR-D5434
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum, Osiris Exhibition: colossal statue of a king from the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC), possibly Ptolomy II. Pink granite. Retrieved from the seabed off Alexandria.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, Egptology, archeology, sculpture

PMR-D5433
Switzerland, Zurich: footbridge over the River Limmat, with an impressive row of river facades, and the towers of the Grossmünster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5432
Switzerland, Zurich: the Grossmünster, started in Romanesque style about 1100, stands on the site of an older church, said to have been founded by Charlemagne.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval, Protestant

PMR-D5431
Switzerland, Zurich: Bellevue Platz, with boats on the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5430
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the Münsterbrücke over the River Limmat, with medieval facades.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5429
Switzerland, Zurich: flags on the twin towers of the Grossmünster,
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5428
Switzerland, Zurich: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, across the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5427
Switzerland, Zurich: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, across the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz, with moored boats in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, colourful

PMR-D5426
Switzerland, Zurich: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, across the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5425
Switzerland, Zurich: Bellevue Platz and Quaibrücke, the last bridge over the River Limmat.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5423
Switzerland, Zurich: Bürkliplatz, with view of the Opera House across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, statue

PMR-D5421
Switzerland, Zurich: impressive architecture in the city centre.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5420
Switzerland, Zurich: carved stone figures ornamenting a "Jugendstil" (Art Deco) building in Bahnhofstrasse.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5419
Switzerland, Zurich West: "Puls 5", a former assembly hall of the ship-building industry, has been converted for the use of local residents, with shops and restaurants and other amenities.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, urban development, redevelopment, spatial re-use, Schiffsbau

PMR-D5390
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: part of the spacious bazaar.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5389
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: part of the spacious bazaar.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, trade, shops

PMR-D5388
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: covered part of the inner courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque, built in 1442, central to Uighar Muslims. It is the largest in China, and can hold 20,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5387
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: covered part of the inner courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque, built in 1442, central to Uighar Muslims. It is the largest in China, and can hold 20,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5386
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: detail of the carpets used in the covered part of the inner courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque, built in 1442, central to Uighar Muslims. It is the largest in China, and can hold 20,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5385
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: a traditional Uighur house, with balcony and carved verandah. The flowering bush in the foreground is a pincushion tree or Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), indiginous to this area.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, botany, bloom

PMR-D5383
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: a modern house built in the traditional Uighur style, housing a coppersmith's shop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, artisan, trader

PMR-D5382
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: a modern house built in the traditional Uighur style, like many others in this street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D5378
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Urumqi: modern hotels.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture

PMR-D5376
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Urumqi: aerial view from the aircraft.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, panorama

PMR-D5354
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: Hotel Uzbekistan.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5353
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: figures of a pair of mating storks crown the dome of the Palace of International Forums (2009).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, sculpture

PMR-D5352
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: the equestrian statue of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine) in Amir Timur Square, with the Palace of International Forums (2009) in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, sculpture, memorial

PMR-D5351
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: the equestrian statue of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine) in Amir Timur Square, with the Palace of International Forums (2009) in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, sculpture, memorial

PMR-D5349
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: local artists display their paintings in the park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, art, pictures

PMR-D5348
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: local artists display their paintings in the park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, art, pictures

PMR-D5347
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: local artists display their paintings in the park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, art, pictures

PMR-D5346
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: Hall of Congress, adjoining Independence Park (Mustaqillik Maydoni).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5345
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: pool with three fountains, with part of the Independence Arch on the left, in Mustaqillik Maydoni.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5344
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: Parliament Building, with fountain in Independence Park (Mustaqillik Maydoni).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5343
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: columned arch marking the start of Mustaqillik Maydoni or Independence Square, surmounted by figures of storks.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, landmark

PMR-D5342
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: columned arch marking the start of Mustaqillik Maydoni or Independence Square, surmounted by figures of storks.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, landmark

PMR-D5341
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: eternal flame and figure of a woman grieving for her children who fell fighting for their country in war.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, memorial, tribute

PMR-D5340
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: memorial pavilion for the the victims of the earthquake on 26th April 1966.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5339
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city: Turkiston Hotel.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5338
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: part of the Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5337
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: highly ornate green-tiled Mihrab.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5336
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: carved wooden frieze and pillar-capital, part of the Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5335
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5334
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: facade and iwan of the Barak-Khan Madrasa, built in late 15th/early 16th centuries. It faces the Khazrati-Imami Mosque (2007) across the square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5333
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: the dome of the Kaffai Shashi Mosque stannds on a handsome drum with polychrome floral ornamentation.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5332
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Tilla-Sheikh Mosque ("Golden Sheikh Mosque"), built 1856-7.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5331
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrat Imami Mosque, built in 2007, with the smaller Tilla Sheikh Mosque (1856-7) in front, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5330
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5328
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Shakh-i-Zinda necropolis, showing the facade and iwan of the street entrance, with the domes of the mausoleums ascending the hill behind.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5327
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: one of the fluted domes of the Bibi Khanum mosque, resting on a drum with large epigraphic ornamentation. (Similar to the domes of the Sher Dor madrasa).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5322
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a busy scene at the bus station, adjoining the bazaar.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, transport, street scene

PMR-D5321
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: cakes of the local bread being sold outside the bazaar, with the bus station in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5320
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a "sculpture" made of snuff-tobacco on a stall in the bazaar.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5319
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, completed by Timur (Tamerlaine) in 1404 in honour of his wife. It was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, but soon began to crumble, and was finally ruined by an earthquake in 1887. It is in a state of ongoing reconstruction. Parade Portal, pishtak/iwan, dome and a minaret.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5318
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, completed by Timur (Tamerlaine) in 1404 in honour of his wife. It was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, but soon began to crumble, and was finally ruined by an earthquake in 1887. It is in a state of reconstruction. The 35-metre-high Parade Portal leading to the courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5317
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: small classical building with columned portico, possibly a (film-) theatre, not far from the university.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5316
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the statue of Ali-shir Nava'i (1441-1501), a poet, writer, politician, linguist, mystic and painter who wrote in the Turkic language, stands in a well-maintained park with flower beds and seats for strollers.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, memorial, sculpture

PMR-D5315
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: statue of Ali-shir Nava'i (1441-1501), a poet, writer, politician, linguist, mystic and painter who wrote in the Turkic language.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, memorial, sculpture

PMR-D5314
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: one of the local compact buses.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, traffic, transport, bus-service

PMR-D5313
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: spacious, tree-lined University Boulevard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, town-planning, traffic, landscaping

PMR-D5312
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexis, built in 1912. Architect: A. Smirnova.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, icons, worship

PMR-D5311
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexis, built in 1912. Architect: A. Smirnova.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, icons, worship

PMR-D5310
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexis, built in 1912. Architect: A. Smirnova.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, icons, worship

PMR-D5309
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: iconostasis of the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexis, built in 1912. Architect: A. Smirnova.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, icons, worship

PMR-D5308
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a typical pedestrians-only road, lined by shops.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5307
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: portrait of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, also grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine), in the museum on the site of his former observatory.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, knowledge, genius, inventor

PMR-D5306
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: model of the former observatory of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, which contained his giant sextant. Exhibit in the Ulugh Beg Museum.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, knowledge, genius, inventor

PMR-D5305
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the site of the former observatory of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, also grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine), now containns only the rails of his giant sextant.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, knowledge, genius, inventor

PMR-D5304
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the modern museum describing the achievements off Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, also grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine), on the site of his former observatory.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5303
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, the Ulugh Beg Observatory: these curved rails are all that remains of the giant sextant, three stories high, built by Ulugh Beg around 1437. With its aid he was able to calculate the exact length of a year, to within one minute.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, inventor, genius, knowledge

PMR-D5302
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: statue of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, also grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine), outside his former observatory.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5301
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Tilya-Kari Medrasa and Mosque, built 1646-60, stands at the far (west) side of Registan Square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5300
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Registan square, wth its 3 madrasas: Ulugh Beg Madrasa (1417-1420) (left)
Tilya-Kori Madrasa (1646-1660) (centre), and
Sher-Dor Madrasa (1619-1636) (right)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5299
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: approach road to the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, showing two of the eight planned minarets.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5298
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, completed by Timur (Tamerlaine) in 1404 in honour of his wife. It was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, but soon began to crumble, and was finally ruined by an earthquake in 1887. It is in a state of ongoing reconstruction. View of one of three cupolas and side entrance.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5297
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: detail of ornament over the iwan of the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, completed by Timur (Tamerlaine) in 1404 in honour of his wife. It was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, but soon began to crumble, and was finally ruined by an earthquake in 1887. It is in a state of ongoing reconstruction.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5296
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: facade and iwan of the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, completed by Timur (Tamerlaine) in 1404 in honour of his wife. It was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, but soon began to crumble, and was finally ruined by an earthquake in 1887. It is in a state of ongoing reconstruction.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5295
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: facade and iwan of the huge Bibi Khanum mosque, completed by Timur (Tamerlaine) in 1404 in honour of his wife. It was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, but soon began to crumble, and was finally ruined by an earthquake in 1887. It is in a state of ongoing reconstruction.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5293
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: turquoise domes of the Sher Dor madrasa and the Tilya Kari madrasa..
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5292
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: one of the fluted domes of the Sher Dor madrasa, built 1619-36, resting on a drum with large epigraphic ornamentation.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5291
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: part of the Sher Dor madrasa and the Tilya Kari madrasa from the gardens adjoining the Registan.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5290
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan of the Sher Dor ("lion-bearing") madrasa, built in 1619-36 by order of Amir Yalangtush Bakhodur. The lions over the iwan (resembling rather tigers) are hunting deer and are an unusual example of animals being portrayed in Islamic art.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5289
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: colourful iwan with "stalactites" and bands of calligraphy in the Ulugh Beg madrasa, built 1417-20.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5288
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: Turquoise tiled dome of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa rests on a drum with polychrome geometrical ornamentation and a band of calligraphy.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5287
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: mosque with carved wooden pillars and roof in Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5286
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: carved wooden door panel with floral motif in the Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5285
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: view of the south-east (entrance) side of the tree-shaded courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, from the iwan on the opposite side.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5284
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the south-east side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5283
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the north-west side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, from the shade of the trees in the centre of the courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5282
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: extensive gilding of the mihrab and "stalactites" in the iwan of the interior of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5281
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: extensive gilding of the inner walls of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5280
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: pattern of the inner dome of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5279
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the north-west side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5278
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade, iwan and dome of the mosque on the west side of the courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5277
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60. Detail of the geometrical ornamentation over the iwan.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5276
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and broad iwan of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60. The two-storied alcoves continue through the iwan. The dome is visible on the left.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5275
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, with two iwans. Detail of the geometrical ornamentation over the iwans.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5274
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: two-storied courtyard ofTilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, with two iwans. The galleries contained dormitories for the students..
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5273
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: detail of the dome and geometrical ornamentation on the side tower of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5272
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: detail of the geometrical and epigraphical ornamentation on the capital of one of the columns of Ulugh Beg madrasa, built 1417-20.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5271
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: Ulugh Beg madrasa, built 1417-20. The facade over the iwan is decorated with star-shaped. geometrical patterns. (detail)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5270
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and broad iwan of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60. The two-storied alcoves continue through the iwan.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5269
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan of Ulugh Beg madrasa, built 1417-20, with flanking columns. The facade over the iwan is decorated with star-shaped. geometrical patterns. Ulugh Beg himself used to give lectures here.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5268
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: turquoise single dome of Tilya-Kori madrasa, asymetrically placed, with part of the two-storey facade, richly decorated with polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5267
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Registan square, wth its 3 madrasas: Ulugh Beg Madrasa (1417-1420) (left)
Tilya-Kori Madrasa (1646-1660) (centre), and
Sher-Dor Madrasa (1619-1636) (right)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5266
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: fountain in the green centre of the city, with Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine), in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5265
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. View of the outer facade and iwan, heavy with "stalactites".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5264
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. View of facade, iwan and cupola, from an archway opposite.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5263
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. View of the facade and iwan, with cupola and twin columns.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5262
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. The single, fluted cupola, 15 metres broad x 12.5 metres high, sits atop a drum with geometric and epigraphic ornamentation on polychrome tiling. Two, spirally-decorated columns stand either side.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5261
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. The single, fluted cupola, 15 metres broad x 12.5 metres high, sits atop a drum with geometric and epigraphic ornamentation on polychrome tiling. Two, spirally-decorated columns stand either side.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5260
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. The single, fluted cupola, 15 metres broad x 12.5 metres high, sits atop a drum with geometric and epigraphic ornamentation on polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5259
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. The single, fluted cupola, 15 metres broad x 12.5 metres high, sits atop a drum with geometric and epigraphic ornamentation on polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5258
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. The sarcophogus on the right is that of Timur. The jade slab covering it was broken in two when it was temporarily abducted by Persian invaders.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5257
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. The interior walls are covered with onyx slabs, with " stalactites" in the alcoves.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5256
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum. Pattern of the dome.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5255
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine) who was buried here in 1405. It was later used as a family mausoleum.
Portrait of Amir Timur (137 1405) in the porch.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate

PMR-D5254
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a fine statue of the seated Amir Temur (Tamerlaine) in the city centre, at the end of University Boulevard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, memorial, sculpture

PMR-D5253
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): the open graveyard at the top of the hill.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5252
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): beautiful turquoise tiled dome with bands of polychrome decoration below.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5251
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the domes of the necropolis from the open graveyard at the top of the hill.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5250
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): pilgrims visiting the necropolis, and one of the arched crossings.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5249
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of mausoleum of Shodi Mulk Oko, built 1372 in honour of Temur/Tamerlaine's sister Turkon oko and her daughter.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5248
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Details of wall decoration and "stalactites".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5247
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Details of dome design.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5246
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade of mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5245
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): roof of mausoleum of Shodi Mulk Oko, built 1372 in honour of Temur/Tamerlaine's sister Turkon oko and her daughter.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5244
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of mausoleums looking north.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5243
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5242
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5241
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5240
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Khodja Ahmad mausoleum (14th century), has finest glazed terracotta work in the northern section.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5239
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the "street of mausoleums" through an arch.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5238
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - intricate patterns on the walls of the mausoleum.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5237
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - domed roof of the mausoleum with chandelier.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5236
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - domed roof of the mausoleum with chandelier.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5235
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - Koranic script in the mausoleum.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5234
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: sparse remains of the former fortified caravanserai, which probably fell victim to Genghis Khan in the 14th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5233
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5232
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. View inside the cistern.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5231
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5230
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. The information kiosk is in the form of a traditionally-shaped blue-lacquered jug.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5229
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: monumental iwan records the site of the former fortified caravanserai, which probably fell victim to Genghis Khan in the 14th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5228
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara: Uzbek cyclist with young son, cycling past one of the numerous cottonfields.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, cycle-trip

PMR-D5227
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: panorama view over Khiva from the watchtower of the Kohna Ark. Prominent are the green dome of the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the Islam Khoja minaret and mosque.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5226
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking north.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation

PMR-D5225
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Mukhamed Rakhim-kahn Medrasa, with the minaret of the Juma Mosque behind, seen from the watchtower of the Kohna Ark.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5224
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking south.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation

PMR-D5223
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: facade and iwan of Kutlug Murad Inak madrasa, also known as Alla-Kuli Kahn madrasa (mid 19th century), which was once one of the biggest schools in Khiva.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5222
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a defence turret on the fortified wall of the Kohna Ark.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5221
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Eastern Gate (Polvon Darvoza - Stronman's Gate) to Ichan Kala, the old town.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5220
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the "winter" courtyard in the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), where the Amir had his yurt on the raised stone platform, with gallery and large panels of ornate blue tiles.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5219
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful decorated roof adjoining a courtyard in the Tosh Khauni ( Kohna Ark).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5218
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: corner of the "winter" courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), where the Amir had his yurt, with gallery and large panels of ornate blue tiles.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5217
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a corner of a courtyard in the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), with gallery and panels of ornate blue tiled decoration.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5216
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gallery in the central courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), from where the Amir would watch special presentations.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5215
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Amir's sumptuous bedroom in the Tosh Khauli (Kohna Ark).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5214
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: one of the large courtyards in the Tosh Khauli (Kohna Ark) where the Amir would watch special presentations.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5213
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: interior of the Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its 203 wooden pillars, some of them dating back to the 10th century. The central garden, open to the elements, with two of the original wooden pillars.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5212
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: interior of the Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its 203 wooden pillars, some of them dating back to the 10th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5211
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: dome of the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum with graves of dignitaries in the foreground, in the.Itchan Kala (inner town).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5210
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: ornate blue tiled niche in the Kohna Ark.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5209
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: museum attendant in the Kohna Ark, posing with one of the exhibits.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5208
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a group of young Uzbek children in the Kohna Ark, posing for a photograph.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5207
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: entry gate to the Kohna Ark with twin green-domed towers.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5206
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: ancient carved wooden door leading onto the courtyard in the Kohna Ark.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5205
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: intricate decoration with arabesques in turquoise-blue on the wall of the reception hall of the mosque in the Kohna Ark.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5204
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful roof of the reception hall of the mosque in the Kohna Ark.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5203
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: traditional Uzbek puppets on a souvenir stall.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5202
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful plan of the city on tiles.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5201
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: teenage Uzbek girls being photographed by a friend.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5200
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: diagram of "The Silk Road Project" by the authorities.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5199
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical housing in a residential quarter of the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5198
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical modern housing in the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5197
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muslim graves perched on the outside of the city walls due to lack of space. Natural gas pipeline in the foreground.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5196
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gate in the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5195
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muslim graves within the city walls.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5194
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Islam Khoja madrasa, built 1908-10 stands in the Ark and now houses the Museum of Applied Arts.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5193
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Islam Khoja minaret stands 44.6 metres high. It was completed in 1908.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5192
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Islam Khoja minaret stands 44.6 metres high. It was completed in 1908.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5191
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: street near the Ark in Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5190
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: streets in Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5189
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: streets in Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5188
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gateway in Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5187
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view through Northern Gate (Buhoro Darvoza - Bukhara Gate), with its twin green tiled domes.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5186
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the mighty, fortified city wall and bastions of the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, defence, castellations, crenelations

PMR-D5185
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the mighty, fortified city wall and bastions of the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, defence, castellations, crenelations

PMR-D5184
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: local transport is provided by trolley buses.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, ecology, electric

PMR-D5183
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: an old minaret in Ichan Kala, with the Kalta Minar in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5182
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Kalta Minar or "Short Minaret" was planned to be 79.5 metres high, but only reached 29.4 metres before it was abandoned in 1852. It belongs to the adjacent Mohammed Amin Khan medrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5181
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the mighty, fortified city wall and bastions of the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, defence, castellations, crenelations

PMR-D5180
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Western Gate (Ota-Darvoza - Father's Gate), with its twin towers, has been recently renovated, like much of the town.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5179
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muhammad Ibn Muso Al Xorazmiy 783-850 AD, mathematician and astronomer, to whom we owe the terms algebra and algorithm. He was probably a native of Khiva.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, monument, statue, memorial

PMR-D5178
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the green dome of the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the colourful, 45-metre-high Islam Khoja minaret, built in 1908, in the.Itchan Kala (inner town).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5177
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: souvenir stall in the old quarter. Bags with traditional designs are sought after.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, trade, selling

PMR-D5176
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: standard pattern housing lines the roads in large numbers.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, dwellings, homes

PMR-D5175
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Nodir Divan Begi Khanaka (a lodging house for itinerant Suffs), built in 1620, on the west side of the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5174
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: reflections of the Nodir Divan Begi Khanaka (1620) in the Lab-i Hauz pool, early morning.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5173
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: entrance to a small bazaar near the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5172
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Modarixon madrasa, otherwise known as Modari Khan madrasa, was built in 1567 AD.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5171
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, built between 892 and 943, is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture to have survived from the Samanid dynasty.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5170
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, built between 892 and 943, is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture to have survived from the Samanid dynasty.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5168
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: memorial complex of Imam Al-Bukhari.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5167
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, built during the reign of Timur in the 14th century on the site of a spring allegedly created by the biblical character Job.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5166
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5165
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the mighty defensive walls of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5164
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: a carpet shop displaying its wares, with the Kalyan Minaret in the background.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5163
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the magnificent blue tiled dome of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, with bands of polychrome, patterned tiling and scripts from the Koran, dating from 1514.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5162
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Kalyan Minaret, built in 1127, is the centrepiece of the Po-i-Kalyan complex, 45.6 metres high, and decorated with 14 bands of floral and geometric patterns. Also known as "the Tower of Death" since criminals were executed by being pushed from the top.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, Kalan , Kaylon, UNESCO

PMR-D5161
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: ornate polychrome-tiled Mihrab alcove of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5160
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the madrasa in the courtyard of Po-i-Kalyan Mosque complex, with flanking blue tiled domes of the Mir-i-Arab madrasa behind.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5159
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Kalyan Minaret, built in 1127, is the centrepiece of the Po-i-Kalyan complex, 45.6 metres high, and decorated with 14 bands of floral and geometric patterns. Also known as "the Tower of Death" since criminals were executed by being pushed from the top.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, Kalan , Kaylon, UNESCO

PMR-D5158
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the madrasa in the courtyard of Po-i-Kalyan Mosque complex, with the Kalyan Tower adjacent.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5157
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Mir-i Arab medrasa in the Po-i-Kalyan complex with its flanking blue tiled domes. Construction is credited to Sheikh Abdullah Yamani of Yemen in 1535-6.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5156
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: multiple domes of the Telpaq Furushon bazaar.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5155
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Lab-i Hauz pool, one of the few remaining in Bukhara, surrounded by bars and restaurants, is the centre of evening activities.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5154
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa, built in 1622, on the east side of the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5153
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa (part of the Lab-i Hauz complex) with depictions of 2 phoenix birds, 2 misshapen white deer and a "man-in-the-sun" face.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5152
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: bronze statue of Nasruddin Hodja on his mule in front of the Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5151
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Lab-i Hauz pool, one of the few remaining in Bukhara, surrounded by bars and restaurants, is the centre of evening activities.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5150
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: multiple domes of the Telpaq Furushon bazaar.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5149
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: traditional metalwork products of the region, made by hand: scissors, daggers and bronze vases.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, artisans, knives, bazaar, selling, display

PMR-D5148
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: entrance to the Telpaq Furushon bazaar, with its multiple small domes, grouped around the large central dome.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5147
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. View through archway on the opposite side of the courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5146
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. In the courtyard stands the ablutions kiosk.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5145
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: upper part of the facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome, photographed through an arch on the opposite side of the courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5144
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan on the east side of the courtyard of Po-i-Kalyan Mosque.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5143
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. In the courtyard stands the ablutions kiosk.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5142
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: courtyard of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5141
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Kalyan Minaret, built in 1127, is the centrepiece of the Po-i-Kalyan complex, 45.6 metres high, and decorated with 14 bands of floral and geometric patterns. Also known as "the Tower of Death" since criminals were executed by being pushed from the top.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, Kalan , Kaylon, UNESCO

PMR-D5140
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Kalyan Mosque, facade and iwan of the Main Entrance Pishtaq. from the main courtyard.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5139
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Kalyan Minaret, built in 1127, is the centrepiece of the Po-i-Kalyan complex, 45.6 metres high, and decorated with 14 bands of floral and geometric patterns. Also known as "the Tower of Death" since criminals were executed by being pushed from the top.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, Kalan , Kaylon, UNESCO

PMR-D5138
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: dignitaries with costumed youngsters preparing to take part in a ceremony in front of the Ark
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, resplendent

PMR-D5137
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: dignitaries preparing to take part in a ceremony in front of the Ark
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, resplendent

PMR-D5136
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: costumed youngsters preparing to take part in a ceremony in front of the Ark
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, resplendent

PMR-D5135
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5134
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: west gate of the Ark, the fortified residence of the emir, leading to the Registan, or main square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5133
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: detail of the capitals of the carved wooden columns and the ornamentation on the facade of the Bolo Hauz Mosque, built in 1712. The wooden columns were added in 1917.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5132
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Bolo Hauz Mosque, built in 1712. The carved wooden columns were added in 1917.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5131
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Bolo Hauz (pool) and Bolo Hauz Mosque, built in 1712. The carved wooden columns were added in 1917.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5130
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, built between 892 and 943, is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture to have survived from the Samanid dynasty.
Details of the interior dome-supporting architecture.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5129
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, built between 892 and 943, is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture to have survived from the Samanid dynasty.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5121
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: roadside monument with alloy mast, to international friendship.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D5120
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: roadside monument with alloy mast, to international friendship.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage

PMR-D5118
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue of Abuali Ibri Sina, Persian polymath, known in the west as Avicenna, on a traffic island on Avenue Somoni near the National Medical Centre.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, monument

PMR-D5117
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: State Circus Rotunda.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5116
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue in the public gardens, with fountains.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5115
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: public gardens with fountain and monument.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5114
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: flowers of the Persian Silk Tree or Pink Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin), a common indiginous tree of the region.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, botany, flowers, colourful

PMR-D5113
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: State Theatre of the Drama Academy of Abulqosim Lohuti, on Rudaki Avenue.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5112
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Rudaki Avenue, the tree-lined main thoroughfare of the city.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5111
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: a pair of Laughing, or Palm Doves (Streptopelia senegalensis).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, birds, ornithology, pigeons

PMR-D5110
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: main entrance to the Botanical Gardens, in traditional Uzbek style.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5109
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Persian Silk Tree or Pink Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin), a common indiginous tree of the region.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, botany, flowers, colourful

PMR-D5108
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: main entrance to the Botanical Gardens, in traditional Uzbek style, with a bed of Cannas in the foreground.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5107
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, birds, ornithology, starlings

PMR-D5106
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: a fine display of Yuccas in the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, horticulture, flowers, blooms, plants

PMR-D5105
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: part of the "Green Bazaar" , selling fruit and vegetables.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5104
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: part of the "Green Bazaar" , selling fruit and vegetables.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5103
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious

PMR-D5102
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Terrace overlooking the main road.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious

PMR-D5101
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious

PMR-D5100
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D5099
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D5098
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Part of the colourful, carved wood ceiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D5097
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Part of the colourful, carved wood ceiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D5096
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D5095
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: colonial-style mansion belonging to Teahouse Rochat.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5094
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Finance Department of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, ministry, treasury

PMR-D5093
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in 1946 in typical USSR style. Quotations from the president flank the facade.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, music, drama, stage

PMR-D5092
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Ferdowski National Library Building, founded in 1933 is now occupied by the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Tajikistan, the state auditor.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5091
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: twin office towers, which are the highest in the city.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5090
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Parliament Building.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5089
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the handsome gateway and entrance to Rudaki Park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5088
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5087
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the "Palace of Nations", palace of the president, Emomali Rahmon, from Rudaki Park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5086
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5085
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5084
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems

PMR-D5083
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the state emblem, on the Gerb Monument in Rudaki Park.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5082
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the Gerb Monument in Rudaki Park bearing the state emblem.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5081
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the Gerb Monument in Rudaki Park bearing the state emblem.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5080
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument of Amir Ismail Somoni in Rudaki Park which was erected in 1999. The currency (somoni) takes its name from him.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D5079
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument of Amir Ismail Somoni in Rudaki Park which was erected in 1999. The currency (somoni) takes its name from him.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene

PMR-D4991
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital: the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, one of China's most important Islamic shrines, was built ca. 1640 as the tomb of Muhammad Yusuf, but also used my his more famous son, Abakh Hoja plus 72 later family members. Interior, with the coffin of Iparhan, the "Fragrant Concubine".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, Muslim, Islam, architecture, minarets, glazed-tiles

PMR-D4990
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital: the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, one of China's most important Islamic shrines, was built ca. 1640 as the tomb of Muhammad Yusuf, but also used my his more famous son, Abakh Hoja plus 72 later family members. Interior, with coffins covered with silk drapes.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, Muslim, Islam, architecture, minarets, glazed-tiles

PMR-D4989
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, one of China's most important Islamic shrines, was built ca. 1640 as the tomb of Muhammad Yusuf, but also used by his more famous son, Abakh Hoja plus 72 later family members.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, Muslim, Islam, architecture, minarets, glazed-tiles

PMR-D4988
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, one of China's most important Islamic shrines, was built ca. 1640 as the tomb of Muhammad Yusuf, but also used my his more famous son, Abakh Hoja plus 72 later family members.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, Muslim, Islam, architecture, minarets, glazed-tiles

PMR-D4987
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, one of China's most important Islamic shrines, was built ca. 1640 as the tomb of Muhammad Yusuf, but also used my his more famous son, Abakh Hoja plus 72 later family members.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, Muslim, Islam, architecture, minarets, glazed-tiles

PMR-D4976
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a modern shopping centre adjoining the main square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, architecture

PMR-D4919
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Uighur shops.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4917
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: entrance to a typical Uighur house. These are being progressively demolished by the authorities and replaced with "modern" housing.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4916
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: courtyard of a typical Uighur house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4915
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: entrance to a typical Uighur house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4914
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4913
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4912
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4911
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4910
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4909
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4908
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4906
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Inscribed stone marking the entrance to the site.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4902
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: modern shopping centre, built in traditional Uighur style.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, Turfan

PMR-D4901
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: typical house in the city, in the Uighur style, with a ventilated room on the roof for drying grapes.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, Turfan, raisins, sultanas

PMR-D4900
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4899
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4896
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Northwest Buddhist Temple, built in the 5th century and restored during the 9th-10th centuries.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4895
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4894
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4893
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4892
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4891
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4890
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4889
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4888
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4887
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4886
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. Bust of a successful general.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan, statue, soldier

PMR-D4885
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. The Disney-style facade of the entry hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4884
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uighur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4883
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uyghur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4880
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. A plaque in the museum illustrating the initiation of the system.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct

PMR-D4878
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan:
Traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4877
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan:
Allegorical figures on a high pedestal, at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4876
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan:
Modern viewing platform, with traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4875
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument

PMR-D4874
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Electric bus for visitors, with city walls in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4873
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4872
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Reconstructed Buddhist stupa. The alcoves probably contained figures of Buddha.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4871
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
"Main storage building".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4870
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Interior of "main storage building" showing transmission of square base to circular tower.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4869
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Part of the city wall, with modern buttresses.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4868
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4867
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Remains of the inner city wall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4866
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4865
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4864
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4863
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Pagoda-like structure.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4862
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Part of the mighty city walls.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4861
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Partially reconstructed building adjoining the pagoda-like structure.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4860
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument

PMR-D4859C
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur

PMR-D4859B
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur

PMR-D4859A
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur

PMR-D4794
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Mediaeval burgher houses in the Obere Bachgasse.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4793
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. A mediaeval street, Hinter der Grieb, with the. patrician tower-house " Löblturm" (13th c.) and cathedral tower in the distance.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4792
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site 2006. The Goliath House was built in the late 13th century for the Thundorfer family. Melchior Bocksberger painted the fresco in 1573.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, David and Goliath, traditional, tower-house

PMR-D4791
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Old burgher houses on the bank of the River Danube, facades reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D4790
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube, with the cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4789
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4788
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. The facade and towers of St. Peter's Cathedral were completed in the 19th century although the building was begun in 1250.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, culture

PMR-D4717
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Leyte Park Hotel, view of the innovative architecture from above.
Keywords: colourful, sunshine, leisure, resort, holiday, seaview, gardens, picturesque, culture

PMR-D4703
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: view of the obelisk in Samar Provincial Capital Park, with the Municipal Hall in the background.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, Visayas

PMR-D4702
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: view of Samar Provincial Capital Park, with the Municipal Hall in the background.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, flag, Visayas

PMR-D4701
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: the obelist commemmorates. 1) arrival of the Jesuit missionaries 1596, 2) Augustin Sumoroy rebellion, 1649, 3) declaration of Samar as Independent Province by Queen Isabella of Spain, 1841, 4) Balangiga encounter, 1901.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, Visayas

PMR-D4700
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: view of the obelisk in Samar Provincial Capital Park, with the Municipal Hall in the background.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, Visayas

PMR-D4699
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: view of the obelisk in Samar Provincial Capital Park, with the Municipal Hall in the background.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, Visayas

PMR-D4698
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: view of the obelisk in Samar Provincial Capital Park, with the Municipal Hall in the background.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, Visayas

PMR-D4663
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Royal Palace: the Silver Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Preah Keo), is paved with 5000-plus silver tiles, each weighing 1kg. Originally built under King Norodom in 1892, it resembles the Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4661
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Preah Reach Damnak Chan in the Royal Palace grounds, in traditional Khmer style, is the administrative centre of the palace.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4660
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the face on the principal spire of the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, was inspired by the Bayon at Angkor.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4659
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4658
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: library building (Hor Samritvimean) in the grounds of the Royal Palace.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4657
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the King's quarters in the Royal Palace, are normally closed to visitots.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4656
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Figure of a Garuda supporting the roof.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4655
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4654
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4653
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style at a cost of US$30m.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast

PMR-D4646
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Samdech Hun Sen Park, with the new Naga World Hotel and Entertainment Complex in the background.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture

PMR-D4645
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style, is overshadowed by rising tower blocks
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast

PMR-D4644
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Hotel Cambodiana, built in traditional style.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, accommodation

PMR-D4637
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Independence Monument, built in 1958 in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, in traditional Angkor style. Architect: Vann Polyvann.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, heritage, landmark, architecture

PMR-D4625
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and the Grand Waterfront Hotel across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway, architecture

PMR-D4618
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Independence Monument, built in 1958 in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, in traditional Angkor style. Architect: Vann Polyvann.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, heritage, landmark, architecture

PMR-D4603
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: main entrance to the National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20 in traditional style.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta , architecture

PMR-D4600
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Chan Chaya Pavilion, entrance to the royal palace.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4599
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Chan Chaya Pavilion, entrance to the royal palace
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4596
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the promenade.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D4594
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the Grand Waterfront Hotel from the promenade.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, picturesque, park

PMR-D4559
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall.
Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park

PMR-D4558
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall.
Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park

PMR-D4557
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall.
Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park

PMR-D4556
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall.
Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park

PMR-D4555
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: Legislative Building.
Keywords: architecture, administration, government, law, assembly

PMR-D4554
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: Catholic church and belltower on Paterno Street.
Keywords: architecture, religious, picturesque

PMR-D4548
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: Parliament Building (Pamunuan san Lalawigan sa Leyte)
Keywords: architecture, classical, columns, congress, assembly, administration

PMR-D4547
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: the law courts.
Keywords: gardens, architecture, statue, ministry, justice, offices, administration

PMR-D4546
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: the law courts.
Keywords: gardens, architecture, statue, ministry, justice, offices, administration

PMR600-07
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: glassed-in frontages ("galerias") on the Avenida de la Marina.
Keywords: architecture, galerias

PMR600-02
Spain, Oviedo: Picos de Europa, Covadonga: neo-Romanesque pilgrimage basilica, built between 1886 and 1901 to the plans of Roberto Frasinelli. Spain, Oviedo: Picos de Europa, Covadonga: neo-Romanesque pilgrimage basilica, built between 1886 and 1901 to the plans of Roberto Frasinelli.
Keywords: architecture, church

PMR597-02
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century. Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR635-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: "Bürgerhus" (1560), a handsome timber framed house on the corner of Kupferschmittstrasse and Wendenstrasse with carved polychrome decorations. Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: "Bürgerhus" (1560), a handsome timber framed house on the corner of Kupferschmittstrasse and Wendenstrasse with carved polychrome decorations.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR616-09
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, part of the monastery courtyard, surrounded by galleries three storeys high. Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, part of the monastery courtyard, surrounded by galleries three storeys high.
Keywords: Orthodox churches, Bulgarian architecture, religious buildings

PMR-D4499
England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church belltower of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D4498
England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D4497
England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D4487
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of coastal low-rise and high-rise living accommodation and recent multi-storey developments.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory, skyscrapers

PMR-D4486
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of low-rise and high-rise living accommodation and recent multi-storey developments, with Metro Station in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory, railway, skyscrapers

PMR-D4484
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of city suburbs.
Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory

PMR-D4446
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa Tower seen from the pedestrian shopping mall, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, high-rise, skyscraper, resort, tourist

PMR-D4384
Thailand, Phuket Island: Pukhet Aquarium on Cape Phanwa.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, sea life

PMR-D4323
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4322
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4321
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4320
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4315
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark. In the background is the old Standard Chartered Bank building.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4314
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4313
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Phang-Nga Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4312
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house facade on Phang-Nga Road
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4310
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4307
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: name plate on Soi Rommanee, where many of the Sino-Portuguese facades have been restored.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4306
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4305
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4304
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4303
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4302
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic clock tower on Surin Circle traffic island, with the Metropole Hotel in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4300
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the historic Standard, Chartered Bank building, a fine exponent of Sino-Portuguese architecture.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4257
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Schloss and Park Fantaisie, created by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie in mid 18th century. Now the home of the Museum of German Garden Culture in 17th-18th centuries. View of the rear facade.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, architecture, historic, heritage, horticulture, garden art

PMR-D4253
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Schloss and Park Fantaisie, created by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie in mid 18th century. Now the home of the Museum of German Garden Culture in 17th-18th centuries. View of the facade with fountain and formal flower beds.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, architecture, historic, heritage, horticulture, garden art

PMR-D4248
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: tablet over the front door of "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The allegorical figures represent Wotan with hat, as Wanderer and Philosopher. the raven (wisdom), the figure of Greek tragedy (left), the figure of music (=Cosima) (right) with Amor (=young Siegfried).
Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage, allegory, plaque

PMR-D4247
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", the home of Richard Wagner from 1874 until his death in 1883. The bust of King Ludwig II, his benefactor, surmounts a plinth in front of the building.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, opera, classical music, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D4212
England, Sussex, Littlehampton: waterfront on the River Arun estuary, with yacht moorings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, port, harbour, boats, jetty, quay, promenade

PMR-D4210
Turkey, Mugia Province, Milas: an arched Roman gate, originally part of the town wall, reveals a carved "double axe" ("labrys") on the keystone, which was the symbol of Zeus.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4209
Turkey, Mugia Province, Milas: an arched Roman gate, originally part of the town wall, reveals a carved "double axe" ("labrys") on the keystone on the town-side, which was the symbol of Zeus.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4208
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4207
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves. Each column was sponsored by a different donor whose name was recorded on a tablet.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4206
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4204
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
A wide stairway, part of the Sacred Way, leading from the Propylaeum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4203
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Retaining wall to the north of the Propylaeum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4202
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
The best preserved building, the Andron (mens' chamber) of Idreius.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4201
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
The ruins of the Temple of Zeus, with the Andron of Idreius to the right.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4200
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Partly preserved building at the east end of the North Stoa.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4199
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
View to the south-east of the site where the Propylaeum (entrance) is situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4198
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
View of the west of the site, with Temple of Zeus and the Andron of Idrieus.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4177
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): architectural site of the tomb of Mausolos (=Mausoleum) built in 353 BC, a wonder of the ancient world.
Keywords: culture, Petronium, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising, excavation, ruin, masonry, historic, heritage

PMR-D4176
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): postulated model of the tomb of Mausolos (=Mausoleum) built in 353 BC, a wonder of the ancient world.
Keywords: culture, Petronium, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising, mock-up, impression, architecture

PMR-D4175
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): architectural site of the tomb of Mausolos (=Mausoleum) built in 353 BC, a wonder of the ancient world.
Keywords: culture, Petronium, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising, excavation, ruin, masonry, historic, heritage

PMR-D4158
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Aerial view of the site.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4157
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Damaged figure of a lion.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4156
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Mythical sea creatures on a panel at the base of one of the columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4155
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Two re-erected Ionic columns with architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4154
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Two re-erected Ionic columns with architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4153
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Many such Medusa-heads originally adorned the architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4152
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
The bull's head is a frequently used motiv for column capitals.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4151
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. The Pronaos with double row of columns which were completed. Remains of a round well in front of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4150
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved base of a column with carved panels of fantasies.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4149
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved base of a column with modified "Greek Key" pattern.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4148
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved column head with fantasies.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4147
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved column head with a pair of Griffins.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4146
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Part of the Adyton (interior), originally planted with laurels, and reserved to the priests.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4145
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma(the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
The drums of a complete fallen column.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4144
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Steps leading up to the Stylobate. with two re-erected columns on the long side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4143
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Steps leading up to the Stylobate. with two re-erected columns on the long side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4091
Germany, Bavaria, Kulmbach: Plassenburg Fortress, seat of the Franconian Hohenzollerns for 450 years, dominates the town.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fortificationss, defence

PMR-D4090
Germany, Bavaria, Kulmbach: giant beer casks in front of the Baroque Rathaus (Town Hall) during the beer festival.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D4089
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4088
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: "Vulcan's Cave", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4087
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a natural gateway through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4086
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft in the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4085
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, viewed from the "Calypso Grotto", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4084
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4081
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: Burg Zwernitz, dating back to 1156, framed by bizarre rock formations.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4080
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: Burg Zwernitz, dating back to 1156, framed by bizarre rock formations.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4079
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: Burg Zwernitz, dating back to 1156, framed by bizarre rock formations.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4078
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: Burg Zwernitz, dating back to 1156, was part of a signalling network in Franconia using smoke from the top of its tower.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4075
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: Burg Zwernitz, dating back to 1156, was part of a signalling network in Franconia using smoke from the top of its tower. The former inn, in the foreground, is used for its administration.
Keywords: picturesque, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4074
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: the Oriental Building and its formal gardens, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, flowers, colourful, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D4072
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: rear view of the Sun Temple of Apollo, part of the crescent-shaped New Castle (1750) in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Markgravine Wilhelmina.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, garden, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo

PMR-D4071
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: gilded figure of Apollo with four horses, on the dome of the Sun Temple, the centrepiece of the New Castle (1750) in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Markgravine Wilhelmina.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage, statue, gold, golden, sun, Baroque

PMR-D4070
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: fountain courtyard in the the Old Castle dating from 1715 in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Margravine Wilhelmina.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, grotto, historic, heritage, Baroque

PMR-D4069
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: part of the crescent-shaped facade of the New Castle (1750) in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Markgravine Wilhelmina.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, garden, historic, heritage, Baroque

PMR-D4068
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Old Castle dating from 1715 in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Margravine Wilhelmina.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, grotto, historic, heritage, tuff-stone

PMR-D2891
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the coat of arms of the Grand Master Emery d'Amboise with flamboyant style framing and crowned with a fleur de lys, on the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2890
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The handsome entrance of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492, with the arms of the Order (left) and of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise (right). The building currently houses the French Embassy.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2889
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The tiny Holy Trinity Church with the figure of the Virgin under a baldachin. The next building (with flags) is the house of the sacristan.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2888
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. On the left the Inn of the Knights of Provence, with four coats of arms over the vaulted gate: top - the arms of France, to the left the arms of the Order, to the right the arms of del Carretto, and bottom Flotta of Toulouse.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2887
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town, overlooked by the acropolis on its mighty rock.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2886
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town, overlooked by the acropolis on its mighty rock.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2883
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos, acropolis: Hellenistic staircase and (20) re-erected Doric columns of the Hellenistic stoa, both dating from about 200 BC. Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2880
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis, with the 14th century Panagia Church and its belltower and the Platia Eleftherias, the starting point for buses and taxis.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama

PMR-D2879
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama

PMR-D2878
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama

PMR-D2870
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the path to the acropolis, with the 14th century Panagia Church and its belltower on the right.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama

PMR-D2868
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Italian-built Governor's Palace, in a mixture of Venetian and Gothic styles, surrounded by arcades (20th century).
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2867
Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2866
Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2865
Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2864
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Aga Mosque on Odos Socratous in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2863
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Suleiman Mosque in the old town with its handsome minaret was built in 1808 on the site of a number of demolished secular buildings.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2862
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Retzep (Rejeb) Pasha Mosque, built in 1588 by the Turks, using much material from Byzantine and Knights' architecture. It is now used as a Christian church.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2861
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Retzep (Rejeb) Pasha Mosque, built in 1588 by the Turks, using much material from Byzantine and Knights' architecture. It is now used as a Christian church.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2860
Greece, Island of Rhodes: old Turkish houses off the Odos Omirou in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, cobblestones

PMR-D2857
Greece, Island of Rhodes: old Turkish houses off the Odos Omirou in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2856
Greece, Island of Rhodes: carving round an arched door in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2855
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Above the steps is the artistically carved coat of arms of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2854
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Platia Martirion Efreon (Jewish Martyrs' Square), formerly called "Archbishop Square", named for the ca. 2000 Jews who were rounded up here by the Nazis and transported to concentration camps. In the centre is a fountain, crowned with 3 bronze seahorses, introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2850
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city, its fountain surrounded by tavernas, with the castellated towers of the Marine Gate in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2849
Greece, Island of Rhodes: open air cafe under a shady tree by the Inn of the Knights of Auvergne.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2848
Greece, Island of Rhodes: view of the old city walls and moat with the Gate d'Amboise and Palace of the Grand Master behind.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2847
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the sports stadium, dating from the 3rd century BC, on the Acropolis of Rhodes, restored during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2846
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the marble amphitheatre on the Acropolis of Rhodes, rebuilt during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2845
Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2844
Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2843
Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2842
Greece, Island of Rhodes: view from the Acropolis of Rhodes, with the marble amphitheatre, re-erected during the Italian occupation, in the foreground. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2841
Greece, Island of Rhodes: three columns of the former Apollo Temple on the Acropolis of Rhodes, re-erected during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2839
Greece, Island of Rhodes: ablutions fountain belonging to the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque in Platonos Square. The mosque dates back to 1531, and is the oldest on the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2838
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Byzantine church Agios Spiridon, dates back to the 11th century, and still retains its minaret from its time as a mosque.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2837
Greece, Island of Rhodes: taverna in a courtyard in the old town.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2836
Greece, Island of Rhodes: typical street in the old town, with regular buttress-arches. Tables of a taverna on the left.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2835
Greece, Island of Rhodes: minaret of the Suleiman Mosque, built in 1808, with a typical Turkish house in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2834
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Agios Georgios, a Byzantine church from the 14th century, with its cupola drum decorated with arched niches.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2833
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, on the line of the old Byzantine defence wall.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2832
Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the loggia in the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Master, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine citadel. Largely rebuilt during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2831
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2830
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2829
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, the Fortress of St. Nicholas with (later) lighthouse, built 1464-7 for the protection of the harbour. The Colossus of Rhodes, erected 292 BC, may have stood astride this harbour entrance.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2828
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the mole of Mandraki Harbour with the fortress and lighthouse of St. Nicholas at the end, and three 15th century windmills in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2827
Greece, Island of Rhodes: three windmills (ca. 15th century) standing on the mole of Mandraki Harbour. The mountains behind are on the Turkish mainland.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2826
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Cannonballs embedded in the wall near the Akandia Gate.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2824
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The Bastion del Carretto or Italian Tower, built 1515-17 in the "Tongue" of Provence.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2823
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the "Tongue" of Provence in the south east of the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2820
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. View of the wall through an arch at St. John's Gate, from the moat.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2818
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Masses of Crown Daisies (Chrysanthemum coronarium) in the moat between the city wall and "terreplein" of the "Tongue" of England.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence, flora, botany, wildflowers

PMR-D2817
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Tower of the Virgin Mary and its bastion in the south-west corner of the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2816
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. View between the wall and "terreplein" of the Spanish "Tongue", with the Tower of Spain in the distance.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2815
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The "terreplein" (embankment, or second wall) of the Spanish "Tongue"
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2814
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the Tower of Spain, built in 1489 by Pierre d'Aubusson, whose arms can be seen to the left.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2813
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the "Tongue of Auverne" with masses of Crown Daisies (Chrysanthemum coronarium) in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence, flora, wildflowers, botany

PMR-D2812
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The Bastion of St George, with piles of Ottoman cannonballs in the moat.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2811
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Amboise Gate in the German "Tongue", seen from the moat.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2809
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Turkish houses in the Odos Ierokleous, with the clock tower visible at the end.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2808
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2807
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2806
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The facade of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2805
Greece, Island of Rhodes: ruins of the Greek Temple of Aphrodite in Symis Square, with the Eleftherias (Liberty) Gate in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2804
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the walls of the old city and Palace of the Grand Master, from Mandraki Harbour, with moored pleasure craft.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2803
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to Mandraki Harbour, with deer and stag, the heraldic symbols of the island, on columns either side. Opposite, Evangelismos Church, built by Florestano di Fausto, during the Italian occupation, as a reconstruction of the Knights' Church of St. John, destroyed 1856 by a gunpowder explosion near the palace.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2802
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2801
Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of Bellerophon, mounted on Pegasus, about to strike Chimaira, the awesome fabulous beast (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2800
Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of a centaur returning from hunting (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2799
Greece, Island of Rhodes: pre-Christian mosaic floors from a villa, in the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2795
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the main hall of the Knights' Hospital, 50 metres long, built between 1440 and 1489. It could accommodate over 100 beds.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2794
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the arcaded courtyard of the "New" Hospital, which now houses the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2793
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the arcaded courtyard of the "New" Hospital, which now houses the Archeological Museum. A pile of Turkish cannonballs in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2792
Greece, Island of Rhodes: open air cafe under a shady tree by the Inn of the Knights of Auvergne.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2791
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Argyrokastrou Square with the 14th century hospital built by Grandmaster Roger de Pins. Early Christian fountain introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2790
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the double crenellated towers of the Cannon Gate to the Grand Masters Palace.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders

PMR-D2789
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the clock tower, built in 1852 on the site of a demolished defence tower.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders

PMR-D2788
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Sultan Mustafa Mosque, built between 1757-1774 in the Mediaeval City.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Ottoman

PMR-D2787
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The double wall and double moat of the "English Tongue", from the Tower of the Virgin Mary.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2786
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The double wall and double moat of the "English Tongue", from the Tower of the Virgin Mary.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2785
Greece, Island of Rhodes: house in the old town with collectionof pot plants.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos

PMR-D2770
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a row of stately 17th century merchants houses dwarfed by a more modern edifice.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2769
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a fine display of old Delft and contemporary pottery in a shop window in Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in the antiques quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, ceramics

PMR-D2768
Netherlands, Amsterdam: small boats moored under a row of trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, canal

PMR-D2767
Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful facades reflected in the waters of a canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2766
Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2765
Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2764
Netherlands, Amsterdam: an example of Art Deco architecture, an eclectic mixture of styles.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil

PMR-D2763
Netherlands, Amsterdam: "Saturnus", one of the traditional carved stone tablets over the door of an old burgher house.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2762
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the tower of the Westerkerk (1631) at 85m is the highest in Amsterdam. It was designed in Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser. Autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2761
Netherlands, Amsterdam: this canal is crossed by five successive bridges.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2760
Netherlands, Amsterdam: Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), a traditional Dutch lifting bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, engineering

PMR-D2759
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a succession of bridges over the canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2758
Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful houseboats moored on the Brouwersgracht (canal).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, floating homes

PMR-D2757
Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage reflected in the canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2756
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) with the flower-bedecked bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2755
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2754
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht, with a passing canal cruiser in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2753
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2752
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2751
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of the Rijksmuseum, designed by Pierre Cuypers, which opened its doord on 13th July 1885. In 2013 it reopened after a ten-year-long reconstruction and medernisation.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, art gallery, paintings, Rembrandt, visual arts

PMR-D2750
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2749
Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1200
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape

PMR-D1199
People's Republic of China, Tibet: fishing boats on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, with plantations of poplar trees in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1198
People's Republic of China, Tibet: an arm of the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River.
Keywords: architecture, landscape, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1197
People's Republic of China, Tibet: an arm of the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, with plantations of poplar trees.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1196
People's Republic of China, Tibet: new bridge over the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River near Dagar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1195
People's Republic of China, Tibet: colourful Buddha figure carved in the cliffs, with shrine, on the road to Lhasa.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1194
People's Republic of China, Tibet: colourful Buddha figure carved in the cliffs, on the road to Lhasa.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1190
People's Republic of China, Tibet: houses on the High Plateau, with snow-covered mountains behind.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1182
People's Republic of China, Xining: TV Tower.
Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful

PMR-D1181
People's Republic of China, Xining: a game of Chinese checkers?
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1180
People's Republic of China, Xining: devout follower prostrating herself in the courtyard of Kumbum Monastery, where Tsongkapa is said to have been born.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1179
People's Republic of China, Xining: row of chedis at Kumbum Monastery, where Tsongkapa is said to have been born, not far from Xining.
Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful

PMR-D1178
People's Republic of China, Xining: a revered chedi in Kumbum Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1177
People's Republic of China, Xining: view of Kumbum Monastery, with the roof of the Golden Tiled Temple visible.
Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful

PMR-D1176
People's Republic of China, Xining: refrigerated figures, modelled out of yak's butter, in Kumbum Monastery. The largest figure represents Guan Yin, goddess of mercy, here interpreted as a man.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1175
People's Republic of China, Xining: courtyard and temple of Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1174
People's Republic of China, Xining: entrance to Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist

PMR-D1173
People's Republic of China, Xining: a series of bridges over the canal.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1172
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: main thoroughfare, with skyscrapers of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1171
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: finished silk products in the showroom of the silk factory.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1170
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: retrieving silk thread from silkworm cocoons in a silk factory.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1169
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: flowers in a glass of tea, at tea tasting session.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1168
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: tea tasting on a roof terrace teahouse.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1167
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, over the roofs of Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1166
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Huxinting Teahouse in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1165
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: vase-shaped double doorway in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1164
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: roofs with elephants and monkeys, in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1163
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: pavilion and colouring maple tree in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1162
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: dragon's head at the end of one of the "dragon walls", in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1161
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: feeding the goldfish in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1160
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Dianchun Hall in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1159
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: mandarin figure in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1157
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1156
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1155
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1154
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1153
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1152
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1151
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1150
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1149
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Jinmao Tower and the World Financial Center at night.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1148
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: closer look at some of the more colourful buildings on Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1146
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1145
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: closer view of the colourful skyscrapers of Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1144
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre, Jinmao Tower and Huangpu River, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1143
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Westin Hotel.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life

PMR-D1142
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: church of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Michael, on Michelsburg. Seen from Villa Remeis.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D1141
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: church of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Michael.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1140
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: fortified defence wall of Altenburg, with tower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1139
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: view of the church of the former Benedictine Monastery of St. Michael, from Altenburg.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1138
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: view of the cathedral towers from Altenburg.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1136
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altenburg, on one of the city's six hills, was last rebuilt in the 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1134
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: Adamspforte, the main, and oldest door, with left St Stephen, Cunigunde and Emperor Heinrich II, and right, St. Peter, Adam and Eve.
Keywords: architecture, historical, picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D1132
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: the 19th century pulpit with figures of biblical prophets.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical, architecture

PMR-D1131
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: the magnificent Romanesque Furstenportal with the figures of the 12 Apostles standing on the shoulders of the Old Testament Prophets, with Synagog on the side of the damned and Ecclesia on the side of the redeemed.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D1130
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: tympanum of the Romanesque Fürstenportal, showing Christ and the Final Judgement, the damned and the redeemed.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1125
Qatar, Doha: they say you can find anything you wish for in the soukh.......
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1124
Qatar, Doha: even the taxidermist has a shop in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1123
Qatar, Doha: pavement cafe in Al Waqif Soukh. Most people smoke a "sisha" with their drink.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1122
Qatar, Doha: a textile shop in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1121
Qatar, Doha: a huge range of textiles is available in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1120
Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by immaculatel dressed mounted patrols on white stallions.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1119
Qatar, Doha: many arabs pass the time of day in Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1118
Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by mounted patrols on white stallions.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1117
Qatar, Doha: traditional-style buildings of Al Waqif Soukh, with a minaret in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1116
Qatar, Doha: the state's prestigious new boulevard, Al Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1115
Qatar, Doha: a pair of Common Mynas (Acridotheres tristis).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1114
Qatar, Doha: palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1113
Qatar, Doha: entrance to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1112
Qatar, Doha: view across the landscaped grounds of the Museum Park, with new developments beyond.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1111
Qatar, Doha: inside the Museum of Islamic Art, showing the stairway.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1110
Qatar, Doha: inside the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1109
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1108
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the cafe in Museum Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1107
Qatar, Doha: cafe in Museum Park, overlooking the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1106
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the cafe in Museum Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1105
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Palm Towers, and Tornado Tower, with passing dhow. Close-up from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1104
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the Dhow Harbour.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1103
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar, Palm Towers, Al Jassimaya Tower, and Tornado Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1102
Qatar, Doha: Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1101
Qatar, Doha: Olympic Games Building?
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1100
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry moored in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1099
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers and Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1098
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1097
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1096
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay, with green areas and palm trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1095
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Palm Tower, Burj Qatar, and Al Jassimaya Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1091
Qatar, Doha: new flowerbeds are being laid out continuously.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1090
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1089
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1088
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1087
Qatar, Doha: foyer of City Centre Mall.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1085
Qatar, Doha: Islamic Cultural Centre Building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1084
Qatar, Doha: Oyster with Pearl monument, with Dhow Harbour in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1083
Qatar, Doha: dhow, with old Doha skyline behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1082
Qatar, Doha: Dhow Harbour with the Museum of Islamic Art behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1043
Thailand, Chiang Mai: colourful entrance to the Myanmar Buddhist Temple, Wat Sai Moon.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D1042
Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, framed by trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1041
Thailand, Chiang Mai: wooden footbridge over the moat, opposite Buat Hat Park.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1040
Thailand, Chiang Mai: model elephants on a traffic island, with Ku Ruang corner of the city wall in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1039
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Ku Ruang Corner of the old city wall, with the moat in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1038
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis).
Keywords: Buddhist, fauna, ornithology, birds, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1037
Thailand, Chiang Mai: the Chang Lom Chedi in Wat Chiang Mun dates back to 1297. It is borne on the backs of 15 brick-and-stucco elephants.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1036
Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1035
Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1034
Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with Doi Suthep Hill in the distance.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1033
Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1032
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The red and gold interior of the "wihaan".
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1031
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. Intricate decoration on the gable of the "wihaan", with Buddha figure and twin nagas in front of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1030
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. One of the monks ringing the bell for prayers.
Keywords: Buddhist, Siam, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D1029
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Closer look at one of the reconstructed nagas guarding the south entrance, with reconstructed elephants in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1028
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Buddha in the south niche, with five reconstructed elephants on the terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1027
Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475,
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam

PMR-D1019
Thailand, Chiang Mai: some of the 300+ steps up to Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), guarded by twin nagas.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D1018
Thailand, Chiang Mai: intimidating gate guard or "yak" at the entrance to Wat Phra That Temple on Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1017
Thailand, Chiang Mai: worshippers at the shrine of Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1016
Thailand, Chiang Mai: row of seated Buddhas, backed by murals of Buddha's life, in Wat Phra That, on Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1015
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Lanna-style, copper-plated stupa of Wat Phra That Temple, on Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1014
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill was founded by King Phaya Kue Na, sixth king of the Lanna Kingdom, in 1383, when a white elephant, carrying a relic of the true Buddha, chose the spot, trumpeted three times, and died.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1013
Thailand, Chiang Mai: a young Hmong girl from a mountain village, with traditional headdress.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1012
Thailand, Chiang Mai: close view of the head of a "naga" at Wat Phra Singh Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1011
Thailand, Chiang Mai: twin nagas guarding the entrance at Wat Phra Singh Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1010
Thailand, Chiang Mai: shrine with large golden Buddha figure in a secondary "wihaan" at Wat Phra Singh temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1009
Thailand, Chiang Mai: group of statues of monks, including one life-like wax effigy, in Wat Phra Singh Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D1008
Thailand, Chiang Mai: remarkably life-like wax effigy of a deceased monk in Wat Phra Singh Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D1007
Thailand, Chiang Mai: the Lanna-style "wihaan" of Wat Phra Singh temple dating from about 1400, with the Lion Buddha at the end.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D1006
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Temple with the much revered "Lion Buddha", from which the temple takes its name. On the wall some fine "Laai Kham" gold pattern stencilling is to be seen.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D0996
Myanmar, Yangon: aerial view of the Aung Zeya Suspension Bridge over the Hlaing River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0992
Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0991
Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0990
Myanmar, Bagan: view of Mount Popa (737 metres above Bagan Plain) from the flower-seller's stall.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0989
Myanmar, Bagan: monkey relaxing on Mount Popa, with a temple below in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0988
Myanmar, Bagan: portrait of one of the monkeys on Mount Popa.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0987
Myanmar, Bagan: one of the "Nat" shrines, with some of the 37 Nat principals, on Mount Popa.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0986
Myanmar, Bagan: view of the access road to Mount Popa, with village at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0985
Myanmar, Bagan: one of the principal "Nat" (Spirit) figures, worshipped on Mount Popa.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0984
Myanmar, Bagan: hilly landscape with zedi behind Mount Popa, with monkeys in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0983
Myanmar, Bagan: a group of "Nat" spirits, worshipped on Mount Popa.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0982
Myanmar, Bagan: the free-ranging monkeys on Mount Popa are always hungry.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0981
Myanmar, Bagan: shrines on the top of Mount Popa (Sanscrit = "flower"), 737 metres above Bagan Plain.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0980
Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0979
Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0978
Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0977
Myanmar, Bagan: Upali Thein, on the North Plain of Bagan, is a mid-13th century ordination hall and houses some brightly painted frescoes.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0976
Myanmar, Bagan: a pair of bearers with a gong, in the grounds of Alo-pyi Paya on the North Plain of Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0975
Myanmar, Bagan: the Wetkyi-In-Gubyaukgyi Temple dates from the 13th century and contains some fine frescoes of scenes from the Jataka.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0974
Myanmar, Bagan: woodcarving is a speciality of the Bagan area.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0973
Myanmar, Bagan: some of the pavilions and temples, old and new, on the terrace of Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0972
Myanmar, Bagan: some of the gilded pavilions on the terrace of Shwezigon Playa, at Nyaung U.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0971
Myanmar, Bagan: the figure of Thagyamin, King of the 37 Nats (Spirits), in a pavilion of Shwezigon Paya, at Nyaung U.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0970
Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar.
Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0969
Myanmar, Bagan: the "hti" (umbrella) of Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, is adorned with numerous bells.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0968
Myanmar, Bagan: demolished in the 1975 earthquake, this reconstruction of Bupaya Stupa is completely gilded. The original probably dated back to about 850.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0967
Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0966
Myanmar, Bagan: Pitaka Taik (Library) built by King Anawrahta in 1058 to house scriptures pillaged from Thaton.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0965
Myanmar, Bagan: Shwegugyi Paya, built by King Alaungsithu in 1131, contains some fine stucco mouldings.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0964
Myanmar, Bagan: Pyu-influenced Pahtothamya, probably built about the beginning of the 12th century.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0963
Myanmar, Bagan: a pair of chinthe (half lion, half dragon mythical beasts) guarding the stairway to Mimalaung Kyaung (Monastery), constructed in 1174 by Narapatisithu.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0962
Myanmar, Bagan: a completely new-build paya in Old Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0961
Myanmar, Bagan: ruined Tharaba Gate to Old Bagan (9th century).
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0960
Myanmar, Bagan: roadside zedis near Nyaung U.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0959
Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0958
Myanmar, Bagan: traditional gathering of visitors on Shwesandaw Paya to watch the sun going down.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0957
Myanmar, Bagan: an anonymous zedi on Bagan Plain in late sunlight, with Bougainvillea flowers.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0956
Myanmar, Bagan: young Burmese girl wearing the traditional "thanakha" sun protection/make-up.
Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girl, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0955
Myanmar, Bagan: forest of towers and spires on Bagan Plain, seen from the terrace on Shwe Gugyi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0954
Myanmar, Bagan: seated Buddha in Shwe Gugyi Temple built by King Alaung Sithu in 1141.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0953
Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Phaya, built about 1100 by King Kyanzittha is one of the biggest and most beautiful of the Bagan temples.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0952
Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Phaya, built about 1100 by King Kyanzittha is one of the biggest and most beautiful of the Bagan temples.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0951
Myanmar, Bagan: the 9.5-metre-tall Buddha in the northern chapel (Kakusanda) of Ananda Phaya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0950
Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0949
Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0948
Myanmar, Bagan: Bagan Jetty, on the Ayeyarwady River, from Bupaya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0947
Myanmar, Bagan: Mingala Zedi Paya, built in 1284, in the reign of King Narathihapate.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0946
Myanmar, Bagan: fine mural carving of three-faced Brahma in Nan Paya ("Palace Temple") , a Hindu temple in Myinkaba.
Keywords: temples, Hindu, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D0945
Myanmar, Mandalay: sunset on the Ayeyarwady River, from the Mandalay jetty.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0944
Myanmar, Mandalay: ablutions and clothes-washing in the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0943
Myanmar, Mandalay: spectators of a volleyball match include a number of monks.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0942
Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: monks crossing the Thinga Yarzar Canal on a wooden bridge.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0941
Myanmar, Mandalay: golden paya reflected in the Thinga Yarzar Canal.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0940
Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: two carved wooden bell-bearers in the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0939
Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: realistic Buddha figure in the shrine of the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0938
Myanmar, Mandalay: details of some fine wood carving on the roof of the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0937
Myanmar, Mandalay: details of some fine wood carving in the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0936
Myanmar, Mandalay: light cargo boat on the Ayeyarwady River near Mingun.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0935
Myanmar, Mandalay: light cargo boat on the Ayeyarwady River near Mingun.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0934
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the ferryboat, waiting to return to Mandalay, about 1-hour away on the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0933
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: recently completed Molmi Paya, built in memory of monk Molmi Sayadaw, who appears in the Guiness Book of Records for reciting scriptures.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0932
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the Mingun Bell, cast in 1808 to go in the unfinished Mingun Paya, it weighs 90 tonnes, making it the largest HUNG AND UNCRACKED bell in the world.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0931
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: a newly opened old people's home paid for by charitable gifts.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0930
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 as a representation of the Sulamani Paya, which stands atop Mt. Meru. The seven whitewashed wavy terraces around the stupa, represent the seven mountain ranges around Mt. Meru.
Scafolding in place for repairs to the upper part.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0929
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: view of the ruin of Mingun Paya from the terrace of the Hsinbyume Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0928
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 as a representation of the Sulamani Paya, which stands atop Mt. Meru. The seven whitewashed wavy terraces around the stupa, represent the seven mountain ranges around Mt. Meru.
Scafolding in place for repairs to the upper part.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0927
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: old, unidentified paya, in need of restoration.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0926
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the hulk of Mingun Paya, started by King Bodawpaya in 1790 using a labour force of thousands of slaves. If it had been completed, it would have been 150 metres high (three times the present height) and the world's largest paya. It was abandoned in 1819 when the king died, and was later riven by the earthquake in 1838.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0925
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Young Burmese schoolboy.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0924
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Pretty Burmese girl with a fan and the traditional "thanakha" (sun screen/make-up) on her face.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0923
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Pretty Burmese girl with a fan and the traditional "thanakha" (sunscreen/make-up) on her face.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0922
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: ox carts collect visitors from the boats at the landing stage.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0921
Myanmar, Mandalay: barge, laden with timber, on the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0920
Myanmar, Mandalay: roadside stall serving breakfasts near the jetty on the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0918
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Picture shows some of the 812 stone lanterns, each of which contains a candle, surrounding the pagoda.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0917
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0916
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Two chinthes guard the road.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0915
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0914
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the giant sitting Buddha in Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0913
Myanmar, Mandalay: distant view of the British-built Ava bridge, the only bridge to span the Ayeyarwady River until recent years. Now replaced with a new bridge. Plumeria flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0912
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: two monks being photographed in front of the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high, with colourful tiled terrace in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0911
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the colourful tiled terrace and golden pavilions of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0910
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high, showing the colourful tiled terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0909
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0908
Myanmar, Mandalay: inside the walls of Mandalay Fortress ("Fort Dufferin" during the British occupation).
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0907
Myanmar, Mandalay: the compound of Mandalay Palace (inside the fort) which was completely destroyed during WWII and is in the process of being rebuilt.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0906
Myanmar, Mandalay: the compound of Mandalay Palace (inside the fort) which was completely destroyed during WWII and is in the process of being rebuilt.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0905
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: typical colourful horse carriages which transport visitors around the unpaved roads of Inwa.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0904
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: a handsome terraced tower of Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1822 for Queen Meh Nu, wife of King Bagyidaw.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0903
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1822 for Queen Meh Nu, wife of King Bagyidaw.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0902
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: Nanmyin, a 27-metre-high watchtower which is all that remains of the Ava Palace built by King Bagyidaw. It leans since the earthquake of 1838.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0901
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: neglected old zedi and temple behind Htilaingshin Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0900
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: doorway of the neglected, Khmer-style Htilaingshin Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0899
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the pagoda-like tower of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0898
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the lofty interior of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0897
Myanmar, Mandalay: young girl with decorated face and head crowned with flowers, near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0896
Myanmar, Mandalay: colourful boats awaiting custom on Lake Taungthaman, near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0895
Myanmar, Mandalay: villagers crossing U Bein's Teak Bridge on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura. At 1.2 kilometres, it is the world's longest.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0894
Myanmar, Mandalay: "landscape with figures" from U Bein's Bridge on Taungthaman lake near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0893
Myanmar, Mandalay: fisherman casting his net on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0892
Myanmar, Mandalay: figures of monks in Kyauktawgyi Paya, in Taungthaman Village, near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0891
Myanmar, Mandalay: gate guards at Kayauktawgyi Paya near Amarapura - half human, half feline.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0890
Myanmar, Mandalay: the entrance to Kyauktawgyi Paya, near Amarapura, on Taungthaman Lake.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0889
Myanmar, Mandalay: boats with sightseers on Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura, with reflections of a distant zedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0888
Myanmar, Mandalay: the courtyard of Mahamudi Paya, containing the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0887
Myanmar, Mandalay: a valuable collection of Buddha figures in a corner of Mahamudi Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0886
Myanmar, Mandalay: Mahamudi Paya with the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years. There is a permanent queue of followers waiting to pay their respects.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0885
Myanmar, Mandalay: Mahamudi Paya with the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0884
Myanmar, Mandalay: preparing breakfast in one of the ubiquitous street cafes.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0883
Myanmar, Mandalay: Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1857 under King Mindon Min, was burnt down in 1890. It was rebuilt in1996 using forced labour. Unusually, the roof is formed of rectangular terraces. Bougainvillea in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0882
Myanmar, Mandalay: Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1857 under King Mindon Min, was burnt down in 1890. It was rebuilt in1996 using forced labour. Unusually, the roof is formed of rectangular terraces.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0881
Myanmar, Mandalay: entrance and clocktower of State Pariyatte Sasana University.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0880
Myanmar, Mandalay: carved wooden nagas on the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0879
Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden carvings cover the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0878
Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden carvings cover the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0877
Myanmar, Mandalay: Vessantara Jakata - intricate gilded carvings in front of the shrine of Shwenandaw Kyaung illustrating the story of King Vessantara, one of the incarnations of Buddha. It is central to the celebrations of Thet Mahachat in Theravada Buddhism.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0876
Myanmar, Mandalay: a Starflower Tree (Mimusops elengi) in the compound of Kuthodaw Paya is reputed to be more than 118 years old.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0875
Myanmar, Mandalay: the enormous, 57-metre-high golden zedi of Kuthodaw Paya was built in the reign of King Mindon Min, and was based on the pagoda at Shwezigon Pya in Nyaung U.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0874
Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world").
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0873
Myanmar, Mandalay: traditional masks on display at Kuthodaw Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0872
Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world").
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0871
Myanmar, Mandalay: one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world") at Kuthodaw Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0870
Myanmar, Mandalay: the pagoda of Kyautawgyi Paya, covered with gided filligree-work, with its impressive "hti" or umbrella.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0869
Myanmar, Mandalay: 900-tonne Buddha, carved from a single block of marble in 1865, in Kyautawgyi Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0868
Myanmar, Mandalay: a resident washing clothes under the shade of a Bougainvillea tree, on Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0867
Myanmar, Mandalay: pointing, standing Buddha (Shweyattaw Buddha) in the Byar Deik Paye Pagoda near the summit of Mandalay Hill. According to legend he once prophiesied that a great city would arise here in the year 2400 of the Buddhist Era (1857 AD, the year King Mindon founded Mandalay).
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0866
Myanmar, Mandalay: gilded zedi and shrine on Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0865
Myanmar, Mandalay: butterfly on Bougainvillea flowers, on Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Lepidoptera, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0864
Myanmar, Mandalay: an ogre king, with his army behind him, making obeisance in the Sanda Muhki shrine on the top of Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0863
Myanmar, Mandalay: the terrace of Sutaungpyei Pagoda on the top of Mandalay Hill, with the pagoda-like roof of the lift shaft.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0862
Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, panorama

PMR-D0861
Myanmar, Mandalay: striking mosaic panel in Sutaungpyei Pagoda on the top of Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0860
Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible.
Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0859
Myanmar, Mandalay: standing Buddha in Pyilone Chamtha Pagoda, one of the stations on the ascent of Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0858
Myanmar, Mandalay: defensive walls and moat, 3.2 km x 3.2 km. square, surrounding Mandalay Palace and Fortress ("Fort Dufferin" under British occupation).
Keywords: Buddhist, defence, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0857
Myanmar, Mandalay: domestic fowl for sale in an animal dealer's store.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0856
Myanmar, Yangon: Maha Wizaya Paya, built 1980 under General Ne Win, to celebrate the unification of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0855
Myanmar, Yangon: Maha Wizaya Paya, built 1980 under General Ne Win, to celebrate the unification of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0854
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi, floodlit at night, with reflections in water.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0853
Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0852
Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, on Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0851
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0850
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi, with a colourful pier-based shrine on the right.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0849
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0848
Myanmar, Yangon: the Customs House, on Strand Road, built in 1915.
Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0847
Myanmar, Yangon: the legendary Strand Hotel, opened in 1896.
Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0846
Myanmar, Yangon: the Law Courts on Strand Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0845
Myanmar, Yangon: Dining Room in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant).
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0844
Myanmar, Yangon: personal shrine in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0843
Myanmar, Yangon: diesel locomotive in Yangon's main station.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples, railway

PMR-D0842
Myanmar, Yangon: inside a carriage of a local train on the city ring line.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0841
Myanmar, Yangon: close-up view of Shwedagon Paya from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0840
Myanmar, Yangon: close-up view of Sule Paya from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0839
Myanmar, Yangon: view of Sule Paya and Yangon River from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0838
Myanmar, Yangon: Bogyoke Aung San Road from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower, with St. Mary's cathedral.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0837
Myanmar, Yangon: prayer column on the platform of Sule Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0836
Myanmar, Yangon: gilded carvings of a pavilion on the platform of the Sule Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0835
Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya (46 metres high), from the platform. It probably dates back about 2 millennia.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0834
Myanmar, Yangon: reclining Buddha in one of the shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0833
Myanmar, Yangon: gilded mythical figure holding two nagas, on a pole on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0832
Myanmar, Yangon: some of the hundreds of shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which covers 5 hectares.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0831
Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0830
Myanmar, Yangon: the 23-tonne Maha Ganda bell, cast in 1775-9, removed by the British but dropped in the Yangon River. Later recovered by the Burmese and displayed on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0829
Myanmar, Yangon: close-up of the enormous "hti" or umbrella on the top of the zedi of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0828
Myanmar, Yangon: Botataung Paya
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0818
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): head of the large Buddha figure at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0817
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): remains of ancient chedis at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, with a row of Buddha figures, decked in saffron robes.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0816
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): row of Buddha figures decked in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0815
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): row of Buddha figures decked in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0814
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of a pair of giant seated Buddhas in front of the chedi at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0813
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): line of Buddha figures in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0812
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): centrepiece at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is this enormous chedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0811
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): reclining Buddha in the compound of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0810
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Phra Thinang Varobhas Bimam (Residential Hall) and Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion reflected in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0809
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Devaraj-Kunlai Building contains a collection of royal carriages, in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0808
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of the western-style buildings in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0807
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Ho Withun (Tower) and Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) with reflections in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0806
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): reflections of a Chinese-style teahouse in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0805
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0804
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0803
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): carved and painted screen in the temple in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0802
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Chinese-style Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) Wepart Chamrun (Heavenly Light) in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0801
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): carved and painted screen in the temple in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0800
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Ho Withun (Tower) in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0799
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0798
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0797
Thailand, Bangkok: Jim Thompson's House, an assemblage of traditional Thai buildings, is now a museum housing his collection of ethnographical art.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0794
Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D0793
Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D0792
Thailand, Bangkok: one side of the moat surrounding Dusit Park.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0791
Thailand, Bangkok: Rama VIII Suspension Bridge over the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0790
Thailand, Bangkok: the Democracy Monument (stylised angels' wings) erected in 1932.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D0789
Thailand, Bangkok: view of Wat Saket, on the Golden Mount, from Wat Rajanadda.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0788
Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha figures in Wat Rajanadda.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0787
Thailand, Bangkok: unusual prangs on the roof of Wat Rajanadda, from the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0786
Thailand, Bangkok: the shrine of Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, built during the reigns of Rama III, IV and V, and completed in Carara marble in the early 20th century, stands atop the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0785
Thailand, Bangkok: view of the city from Wat Rajanadda, with colourful temple roofs in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0784
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Rajanadda (mid 19th century) in unusual (Burmese?) style.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0783
Thailand, Bangkok: this birdman figure is the symbol of the Siam Bank.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0782
Thailand, Bangkok: a long line of tuk-tuks.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR-D0781
Thailand, Bangkok: line of prayer bells in Wat Saket on the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0780
Thailand, Bangkok: view of the city from the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0779
Thailand, Bangkok: the golden chedi of Wat Saket on the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0778
Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha shrine in Wat Saket on the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0761
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as the parish church. Romanesque South Porch is the main entrance.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds, Gothic

PMR-D0760a
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: well-preserved original dwelling houses near the centre of the town.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR-D0760
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: St. John's Almshouse (17th century) with inscription describing an annual 10-pound grant.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0759
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: record of annual ten pounds grant by Michael Wickes Esq. to St. John's Almshouse, 1694.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR-D0755
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR-D0754
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR-D0693
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": one of the figures adorning the chancel of the Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann.
Keywords: Franconia, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz

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-D0691
Gößweinstein, Fränkische Schweiz: Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann. Germany, Bavaria, Gossweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the interior of the enormous Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann.
Keywords: Franconia, decor, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR-D0690
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the enormous Pilgrimage Church of the Holy Trinity, built in Baroque style in 1730-39 by Balthasar Neumann.
Keywords: Franconia, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR-D0689
Germany, Bavaria, Gössweinstein in "Franconian Switzerland": the Burg (Castle), dating back to 1076, dominates the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Fränkische Schweiz, Franconia

PMR-D0688
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations tower over the local half-timbered museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D0686
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations tower over the local half-timbered museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D0685
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Judenturm (Jews' Tower) from the River Pegnitz, with the weir in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0684
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) from the river, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0683
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) from the river, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0682
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, floodlit at night, and reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Franconia, Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D0681
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Altomunster: the Baroque Abbey Church of the Bridgettine Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, belltower, Catholic

PMR-D0680
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dachau: the Schloss (Palace), from the gardens.
Keywords: architecture, flower-gardens, heritage, Baroque

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-D0677
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of the well-wooded town and churches from Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: nature, marina, harbour, sailing boats, Baroque, architecture, picturesque, countryside

PMR-D0672
Austria, Tyrol, Erl: the Festspieltheater (Festival Theatre), scene of the decennial passion plays.
Keywords: picturesque, cattle, pastoral, architecture, outdoor life, nature, countryside

PMR-D0659
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815, in Romanesque style).
Keywords: München, historic, architecture

PMR-D0658
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815). Romanesque chalk paintings on the brickwork, unique in Germany.
Keywords: München, historical, architecture, ancient, frescos

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

PMR-D0655
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main prayer hall with its cupola, from the main entrance across the courtyard.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0654
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0653
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0652
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0651
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of a corner minaret across the marble inlaid courtyard.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0650
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: close-upof the floral semi-precious stone inlay in the marble columns of the galleries.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0649
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: floodlit mosaic flower in the middle of each four-column pillar.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0648
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: glass windows, engraved with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0647
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view along an aisle showing the four-column supporting pillars.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0646
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mihrab facing Mecca.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0645
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0644
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the Great Hall of Prayer, with the world's largest one-piece carpet.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0643
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0642
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a crystal chandelier.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0641
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0640
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: columned galleries with cupolas surround the courtyard on four sides.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city

PMR-D0639
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the marble courtyard and a minaret, from the arcade.
Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, desert city

PMR-D0638
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR-D0614
Laos, Vientiane: the ornate gable of Wat Inpeng temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, was restored 1968-75, at the same time as the magnificent gateway, on the right.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0613
Laos, Vientiane: the President's Palace stands in its own grounds. looking up Lane Xang Avenue.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0611
Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters at Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan Buddhist temple.
Keywords: capital city, architecture. picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom

PMR-D0610
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay Buddhist Temple, founded in the reign of King Setthathirat I (1550-71).
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people
temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0609
Laos, Vientiane: That Dam Stupa (Black Stupa), said to be inhabited by a seven-headed naga.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0601
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. In this construction one enters Hell's mouth and progresses through the earth to Heaven.
Keywords: capital city, ex-Kingdom, relaxed city, largest city, Buddhist, temples, Lao people, colourful, picturesque, architecture

PMR-D0595
Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0594
Laos, Vientiane: a pair of gilded lions and two nagas, guarding the entrance to a temple.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0592
Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0591
Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0590
Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang, founded by King Setthathitath in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos and a natianal monument. The spire allegedly represents an elongated lotus bud.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0589
Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0588
Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566 (visible behind). It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0587
Laos, Vientiane: typical grave stupas in the temple grounds.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0586
Laos, Vientiane: An ornately decorated gable of a Buddhist temple.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0585
Laos, Vientiane: the "sim" of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0584
Vientiane: Row of Buddhas in the cloisters of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0563
Laos, Vientiane: aerial view of Vientiane and the River Mekong.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom

PMR-D0547
Thailand, Chonburi: Buddhist school near Wat Yansangwararam.
Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0546
Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks.
Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0545
Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks.
Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist

PMR-D0536
Cyprus, Paphos: porticoed, colonial-style building at Ktima.
Keywords: architecture, gallery, columns

PMR-D0534
Cyprus, Paphos: the colonial-style library building in Ktima, with Cyprus-type Christmas tree.
Keywords: architecture, classical, street scene

PMR-D0521
England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the path up to St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust.
Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0520
England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the roofless St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust.
Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, hill, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0517
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0516
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0515
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, reflected in the pool fed by the subterranian wells which were known in Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English. mineral wells, spring water

PMR-D0514
England, Somerset, Wells: inside of the Bishop's Chapel.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0513
England, Somerset, Wells: the Christmas Market
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0499
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Ammerland on Lake Starnberg, built 1683-5 for Albrecht Sigismund von Bayern, after recent renovation.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, picturesque, palace, onion towers, reflections

PMR-D0483
Greece, Island of Symi: newly renovated classical house among the rocks on the hillsede above Symi port.
Keywords: Dodecanese, architecture, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0430
Greece, Island of Kos: restored Roman courtyard with water supply.
Keywords: Dodecanese, historic, architecture, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0393
Greece, Island of Samos: Orthodox church and fortified tower on the coast.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, architecture, landscape

PMR-D0388
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the "Altes Schloss" (Old Palace) with stone tower.
Keywords: architecture, Upper Franconia, Old Castle

PMR-D0387
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: interior of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, opulent, decor, architecture, classical music, opera, grand opera

PMR-D0386
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft

PMR-D0385
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture

PMR-D0383
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: "Haus Wahnfried", Richard Wagner's home on the edge of the palace gardens, now houses a museum dedicated to his memory.
Keywords: music, memorial, gardens, architecture, great composer, opera, classical music

PMR-D0368
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0367
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0366
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0365
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0361
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a battle scene from the Ramayana.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0360
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a colourful "waterbus" on Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0359
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a futuristic cruise boat on Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0356
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0355
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and residential blocks, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0354
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state

PMR-D0353
Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): supporters of the door arch of the hill portal: "the Virgin Mary", "John the Baptist", "John of the Gospels", and "Saint Servatius".
Keywords: churches, Gothic, architecture, historic, religion, heritage

PMR-D0352
Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): supporters of the door arch of the hill portal: "Abraham", "King David", "Moses" and "John the Baptist".
Keywords: churches, Gothic, architecture, historic, religion, heritage

PMR-D0351
Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): tympanum of hill portal: "Death of Mary", Assumption of Mary" and "Mary ruling in Glory".
Keywords: churches, heritage, religion, historic, architecture, Gothic

PMR-D0321
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: vestibule from the main staircase of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner.
Keywords: architecture, fluted pilasters, Ionic columns, stucco work, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR-D0320
Canada, Quebec City: "trompe l'oeil" historical scene on a blank wall in the Quartier Petit-Champlain.
Keywords: metropolis, street art, architecture, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR-D0311
Canada, Montreal: tower of the 1976 Summer Olympics Stadium, at 176 metres, the highest inclined tower in the world.
Keywords: architecture, Olympic Games, sports stadium, Big O

PMR-D0310
Canada, Montreal: interior of Notre Dame Basilica, a Roman Catholic Gothic revival church, built between 1824 and 1829.
Keywords: architecture, decor, lighting effects

PMR-D0304
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: entrance pylons to the 1936 Winter Olympic Stadium.
Keywords: National Socialist Party, ski-jumps, NAZIs, architecture, winter sports

PMR-D0300
Germany, Berlin: Courtyard in the "Hackesche Höfe".
Keywords: architecture, Art Deco, Jugendstil, pedestrian zone, revitalised, renovated, fashionable

PMR-D0299
Germany, Berlin: Courtyard in the "Hackesche Höfe".
Keywords: architecture, pedestrian zone, revitalised, renovated, fashionable

PMR-D0298
Germany, Berlin: Bauhaus Archive and Design Museum of Walter Gropius. View from south-west.
Keywords: Bauhaus School, architecture, art, functional, artefacts

PMR-D0291
Germany, Berlin: light-reflecting mirrors in the dome of the new Reichstag Building designed by architect Norman Foster.
Keywords: Bundestag, revolutionary, contemporary, architecture

PMR-D0290
Germany, Berlin: mirrored roof of the dome of the new Reichstag Building designed by architect Norman Foster.
Keywords: Bundestag, architecture, contemporary, revolutionary

PMR-D0269
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Engraved crystal windows in the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0268
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the Mihrab.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0267
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0266
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the enormous carpet.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0265
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

The bejewelled chandelier from below.
Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran

PMR-D0264
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground.
Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious

PMR-D0263
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: new pavilion for the new formula 1 motor racetrack on Yas Island.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0262
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0261
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre - the foyer.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0260
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0259
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0258
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0257
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0256
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0255
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0251
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0250
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0248
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkey against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0247
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery".
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0246
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0245
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0244
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery".
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0243
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in a sandstone boulder.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0242
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkeys against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0241
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Eroded bands of sandstone in varying colours.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0240
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0239
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0238
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0237
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0236
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Remains of the red and white stucco-work on the wall of the free-standing Great Temple.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0235
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0234
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0233
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0229
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Herb garden of the monastery under after a new fall of snow.
Keywords: picturesque, Baroque, snow, cold, winter, Catholic, religious, Benedictine, architecture

PMR-D0228
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Baroque wing of the monastery from across a snowy courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, snow, cold, winter, Catholic, religious, Benedictine, architecture

PMR-D0204
Bolivia, La Paz: courtyard of the Museo Nacional de Arte.
Keywords: architecture, art gallery, museums

PMR-D0186
Argentina, Humahuaca, an indigena town in the High Andes: the Inca-style Town Hall.
Keywords: Andes, mountains, architecture

PMR-D0185
Argentina, Humahuaca, an indigena town in the High Andes: the Inca-style Town Hall.
Keywords: Andes, mountains, architecture

PMR-D0150
England, London: winter skating rink in the court of Somerset House.
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, Christmas tree, ice rink

PMR-D0149
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR-D0148
England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial, Above ground level the buildings are from the 19th century. Towers of the Abbey Church behind.
Keywords: architecture, bathing, heritage, mineral springs, mineral baths, spa, Roman ruins, historic

PMR-D0147
England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial. The buildings below ground level are of Roman origin.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0146
England, Wiltshire, Bath: a "Druid priest" recites a prayer to the gods on the edge of the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0145
England, Wiltshire, Bath: steam rising from the Sacred Spring in the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0144
England, Wiltshire, Bath: part of a carved stone Roman temple pediment with Gorgon's head preserved in the museum of the Roman Baths.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0143
England, Wiltshire, Bath: exquisite fan-vaulting in the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, founded in the 7th century, built from 12th century onwards, showing the fine Perpendicular Gothic window.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, cathedrals, Perpendicular Gothic, historic

PMR365-12
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the "Amtsgericht" or County Court building with elaborate crest on the frieze and ornate window mouldings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, Baroque

PMR365-11
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The Christopher Gate to the castle, in the fifth courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-10
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Clocktower with sundial, and wellhouse, in the fifth courtyard of the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-09
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: facades of the entire main street with the River Salzach and the bridge to Austria behind. As seen from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-08
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: rooftops and colourful facades of the centre of the town, seen from the castle. The Rathaus (Town Hall) is the pale green building on the right.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, mediaeval

PMR365-07
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the tower of St. Jacob's Parish Church and the town centre. The farther side of the River Salzach belongs to Austria, the customs post being at the end of the bridge. View from the roof of the "Palas" in the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-06
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Lake Wöhr, which occupies the former course of the River Salzach, from the roof of the Palas.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-05
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Eggenberg Tower and curtain wall spanning Lake Wöhr, from the roof of the "Palas".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-04
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. View along the castle ridge from the roof of the "Palas" or Duke's Quarters.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-03
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. The first and principal courtyard, with the "Kemnate" or living quarters on the left.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-02
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Stephan's Tower and the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-01
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: colourful facades on the main square, with the castle stretching along its ridge above and behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables

PMR364-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: modern estate of mixed housing with green areas and children's playground in the northern suburbs of Munich.
Keywords: architecture, München, metropolis, property, residential, estate

PMR364-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: church tower, reflected in the waters of the River Seebach, with new apartment block on the right.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, München, spring

PMR364-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade and clocktower of the Old Schleissheim Palace, built for Herzog Wilhelm V in 1598, and later extended.
Keywords: architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, Renaissance, culture , historic, heritage

PMR364-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque , reflections

PMR364-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque

PMR364-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: block of modern residential apartments, erected 1976, with swimming pool on the roof, in the northern suburbs of Munich.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, spring, blossom, property

PMR364-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: snow scene with frescoed facade.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter, architecture, mountains

PMR363-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eichstätt: view of the town in "Franconian Switzerland" from a nearby elevation, showing its many handsome Baroque buildings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables

PMR360-08
France, Haute-Savoie, Avoriaz: family walks through the local countryside are popular.
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, holidays, tourism, accommodation, apartments, renting, alpine, community, Portes du Soleil, trekking, golf, walking, hiking, open air, activities

PMR360-06
France, Haute-Savoie: recently completed (1992) skiing village of Avoriaz, above Morzine, waits for the snow........
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, holidays, tourism, accommodation, apartments, renting, alpine, community, Portes du Soleil, trekking, golf

PMR359-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: church tower at Unterseen with Harder Kulm rising close behind.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, architecture, geraniums

PMR357-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: preparing for the Swiss National Day celebrations in the market square, Unterseen.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture, bench-tables, Biergarten, cobblestones

PMR350-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of the control tower, and newly planted trees.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of the new terminal building (left) with car parks (right) and control tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of aircraft ramp and control tower from spectators' hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of hangars and freight terminal from spectators' hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with original traffic hall built in Hitler's day, 1938, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation

PMR350-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with radar tower and airport buildings, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation

PMR349-11
India, Gwalior: the larger of a pair of Sasbahu Temples, dating from the 9th-11th centuries.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, ancient, masonry, Hindu, Jain

PMR349-10
India: a local family outside their mud-walled, thatched house in a small country village on the road from Agra to Gwalior.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR349-07
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. However the Jami Masjid Mosque is in daily use; here, the white marble tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti surrounded by marble lattice screens. It has a reputation of helping childless women.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, inlaid marble

PMR349-06
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. Ankh Micholi Pavilion, whose roof is supported by unusual struts carved to resemble monsters. Panch Mahal in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO

PMR349-05
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. The five-storey Panch Mahal, reflected in one of the ornamental pools.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO

PMR349-03
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By evening light.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects

PMR349-02
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Late afternoon - oblique view.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, light-effects

PMR349-01
India, Agra, one of the twin red sandstone mosques which flank the white marble Taj Mahal.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetrical

PMR348-12
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects

PMR348-11
India, Agra: the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built on the orders of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1653 for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. By early afternoon light.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, majestic, graceful, symmetrical, masterwork, famous, UNESCO, reflections, light-effects

PMR348-09
India, Agra, Sikandra: tomb of Moghul Emperor Akbar, completed in 1613. Architecturally a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, it is built with red sandstone inlaid wwith white marble. A Little Egret on the grass in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry

PMR348-06
India, Agra: Itimad-ud-daulah, the tomb of Persian, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, built 1622-1628 by Nur Jahan, was the first all-marble Moghul building, and the first to use extensive 'pietra dura' inlay work. It is regarded as a forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, imposing, culture, symmetry

PMR348-05
India, Agra: 17th century gateway arch leading to the Itimad-ud-daulah. Built of red sandstone and finely inlaid with white marble.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry

PMR347-12
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings and the marble columns of the belvedere are inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO

PMR347-11
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: This white marble belvedere on the walls of the Red Fort offers extensive views of the Yamuna River.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing

PMR347-10
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO

PMR347-06
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: the richly decorated Peacock Door and Balcony.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, artistic, ornate

PMR347-05
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Two of the smartly dressed retainers in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR347-04
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR347-02
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Behind the upper facade of the Palace of the Winds, where ladies of the royal household could watch life on the street unobserved.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR347-01
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". View of the main street from the top of the Palace of the Winds.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, panorama, Rotelbus

PMR346-12
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Winds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR346-09
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: tourist bazaar in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR346-08
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: Hall of Victory in the Fortress-Palace makes extensive use of inlaid mother-of-pearl and pieces of mirror glass.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, decoration, ornamentation

PMR346-07
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: carved stone lattice window in the Fortress-Palace based on a honeycomb pattern.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, filigree

PMR346-03
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR346-02
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR346-01a
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR346-01
India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR345-12
India, New Delhi: Qutab Minar Complex, fine examples of early Afghan architecture. The victory tower is 73 metres high, has fine carvings on the base, and was started in 1193 after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. On the right is the tomb of Imam Zamim.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city

PMR345-09
India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish

PMR345-08
India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish

PMR345-07
India, New Delhi: the golden dome of the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Temple, with Sikh family on the busy forecourt.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR345-04
India, New Delhi: tomb of Moghul Emperor Humayan (1530-1556) built by his wife, Haji Begum, is regarded as an architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, dome, symmetry

PMR345-02
India, New Delhi: Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur, built 1980-86 in the form of a lotus blossom with nine petals.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city, graceful, symmetry

PMR344-12
India, New Delhi: Jami Masjid Mosque, built 1644-1658 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan, is the largest mosque in India with a capacity of 25,000 worshippers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, minarets, domes

PMR344-11
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gardens, with rows of columnar Ashoka trees.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, capital city, heritage

PMR344-10
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: part of the richly carved marble courtyard of the Pearl Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim, domes

PMR344-09
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: inlaid semi-precious stones on the pillars of the Diwan-i-khas (Hall of Private Audiences) with the domes of the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim

PMR344-08
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gateway pavilion, seen from a typical arched colonnade.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR344-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: old warehouses on the banks of the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR343-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Old Town Hall, part 14th century Gothic, with portal from the Renaissance period.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, heritage, imposing, wattle and daub, gables, Köln

PMR343-11
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Renaissance portal of the Old Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR343-10
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: floodlit gabled houses and open air restaurants on the Frankenwerft, with Gross St. Martin and the ghostly towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-09
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin and cathedral. The brightly-lit restaurant ships are reflected in the waters of the Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights

PMR343-08
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: evening on the Rhine quays, with floodlit gables, Gross St. Martin, TV-Tower and cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, illuminated, night lights

PMR343-07
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Gothic 15th century tower of the Old Town Hall seen from th Old Market Place (Alter Markt).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, monument

PMR343-06
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: facade of the Gothic south transept of the cathedral, with a forest of flying buttresses.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, Köln

PMR343-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) overlooked by the apses of Gross St. Martin, on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. The open air restaurants come to life in the evenings.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) and modern fountain on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln

PMR343-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Hahnentor, formerly the main entrance gate to the city from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, castellations

PMR342-05
Switzerland, Berne: figure on the cathedral tower portraying the builder of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, stonework, stone carving, sculpture

PMR342-04
Switzerland, Berne: figure on the cathedral tower portraying the cathedral architect.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, stonework, stone carving, sculpture

PMR342-03
Switzerland, Berne: tympanum of the main portal of Berne Cathedral showing the Last Judgement and containing 234 figures, sculpted by Master Erhard Küng.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Gothic, stonework, stone carving, masterpiece

PMR339-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses on the Unterseen waterfront, with reflections in the River Aare.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture

PMR339-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with flower bedecked fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, street scene, architecture, geraniums

PMR339-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with Mount Harder Kulm in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, street scene, architecture, belltower

PMR339-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses in Unterseen, the old quarter, with Mount Harder Kulm in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, street scene, architecture, belltower

PMR339-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Hotel Post Hardermannli, a traditional building with carved wooden eaves. With the yellow and black Interlaken flag.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, chalets, architecture, geraniums, colourful

PMR338-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Markus Tower and Röder Gate. With colourful wrought iron trader's sign.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, imposing, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR338-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Hafengasse and Röder Gate. With colourful wrought iron traders' signs.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR338-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Old Forge and Blacksmith.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR334-10
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. The Gothic cloisters seen from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-09
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the tower, south transept and part of the nave, from the cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-08
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the spire and facade of the south transept.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-07
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. View of the spire, the second highest in England.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

PMR334-04
England, Norfolk, Norwich: founded at the time of the Norman Conquest, Norwich Castle retains only the much-renovated highly ornamented keep, which is now home to the Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Bath stone, ancient, monument

PMR333-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: weekend fruit and vegetable market in Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square), Unterschleissheim.
Keywords: München, architecture, offices, cobblestones, trade, buying-selling

PMR333-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Siemens AG, high security Defence Electronics Division at Unterschleissheim, built 1986.
Keywords: München, architecture, offices, antennae

PMR333-04
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: boating pool with pagoda and weeping willow tree.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-12
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: pools with fountains in front of an illuminated pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-11
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: the Oriental Pavilion and Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-10
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. In the foreground sightseeing boats returning after touring the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-09
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-07
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): Kronborg Fortress, built in the 1630s on the site of the original "Krogen" Fortress from 1420, showing moat and curtain walls.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing

PMR332-06
Denmark, Helsingor (Elsinore): inner courtyard of Kronborg Fortress, built in the 1630s on the site of the original "Krogen" Fortress from 1420.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing

PMR332-02
Sweden, Vadstena: typical wooden houses line the main street.
Keywords: architecture, culture, traditional, colourful, street scene

PMR332-01
Sweden, Vadstena: Radhuset, the oldest town hall in Sweden (1400); the square tower was added at the end of the 15th century. It now serves as a bistro.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR331-12
Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick

PMR331-11
Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick, reflections

PMR331-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Royal Dramatiska Theatre, an "art nouveau" palace built 1901-8, has four stages.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, drama, art deco

PMR331-08
Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and the entrance to Parliament Building on Helgeand Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene

PMR331-07
Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, cannon, ceremony

PMR331-06
Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, ceremony

PMR331-04
Sweden, Stockholm: Prince Regent's Palace, Gustav Adolf Square, and the Opera House, with reflections in Norrström.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR331-03
Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset from the Klara Mälar-Strand, starting point for pleasure cruising trips.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, quayside, jetty

PMR331-02
Sweden, Stockholm: view of the old city (Riddarsholmen and Gamla Stan) from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Ropyal Palace (left), Storkyrkan (cathedral), Riddarhuset (Knights' House), Riddarholmskyrkan (Knight Island Church), and Wrangel Palace etc.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cloudscape

PMR331-01
Sweden, Stockholm: view of the modern city from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Centralbron flyover, railway station (left), church of St. Clare, and new tower block developments.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, traffic, elevated roads

PMR330-12
Sweden, Stockholm: view from the south entrance to the Royal Palace, showing the National Museum and, in the distance, impressive frontages on the Strandvägen across the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, boats, street scene, ferryboat, moorings

PMR330-11
Sweden, Stockholm: statue of St. George and the Dragon (?) and fountain on Köpman-brinken in Gamla Stan (the old quarter).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR330-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Stortorget (market place), where the Danish King Christian II had 80 members of the Swedish aristocracy executed in 1520 and the whole square ran red; stock exchange building, and the tower of Storkyrkan (cathedral).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene, trade sign

PMR330-09
Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. South entrance, with a triumphal arch motiv, dedicated to Charles XII.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR330-08
Sweden, Stockholm: Strömgatan, with Prince Regent's Palace in the foreground, and Rosenbad Palace extreme left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR330-07
Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting

PMR330-06
Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting

PMR330-05
Sweden, Stockholm: St. Jacob's Church, completed in 1643, received a new tower after the fire of 1723. Until 1968 it was painted yellow.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR330-04
Sweden, Stockholm: equestrian statue of Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square with Prince Regent's Palace (built 1783-94) in the background, now the home of the foreign ministry.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument

PMR330-03
Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR330-02
Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and entrance arch to the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building) on Helgeands Island, built 1894-1906 to plans of architect Aron Johansson. On the left, the classical Kanslihuset (Chancellery), built 1922-36.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR330-01
Sweden, Stockholm: Rosenbad Palace, built to the design of architect Ferdinand Boberg in 1902-4, and now providing offices for the prime minister.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, reflections

PMR329-12
Sweden, Stockholm: Riddarholmskyrkan (Church on Knights' Island), completed ca.1300 for the Franciscans, but much altered since. It contains the tombs of the Bernadotte family, as well as many field marshalls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city

PMR329-11
Sweden, Stockholm: Wrangel Palace, built in 1630, but later rebuilt for Field Marshal Wrangel (1670). It was the royal family residence from 1697 to 1754, but presently serves as council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument

PMR329-10
Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset (City Hall), the symbol of Stockholm, built 1911-23 and richly furnished in contemporary style. The belltower is 100 metres high.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR329-09
Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset (City Hall) in early morning sunshine, with flowers on the quayside in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city

PMR329-08
Sweden, Stockholm: the facade of the Riddarhuset (Knights' House), a Classical/Baroque palace built between 1641 and 1674.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city

PMR329-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Granite-faced office block on the north bank of the River Aurajoki, with returning fishing boat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, imposing, watercraft, moorings

PMR329-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The red-painted house is the Qwensel House, the oldest wooden building in the town, now home to a pharmacy museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, watercraft, moorings, boats

PMR329-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Art Museum, built with local granite.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, imposing

PMR329-03
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. View of the inner courtyard. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick, cobblestones

PMR328-08
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Turku Cathedral, parts of which go back to early 13th century, was the national cathedral until 1812, when Helsinki became capital instead of Turku, Finland's oldest town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cannas

PMR328-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The town has grown up around the River Aurajoki. The modern theatre lies on the south bank.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, watercraft, boats, moorings, stage, drama, plays

PMR328-05
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. It now houses the town's historical museum.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick

PMR328-03
Finland, Helsinki: Uspenski Cathedral, the Orthodox cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, completed in 1868.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR328-02
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. Oblique view showing the classical facades, each with six Corinthian columns.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR328-01
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue

PMR327-12
Finland, Helsinki: view of the harbour and dome of the cathedral, with bowsprit and anchor of a sailing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR327-11
Finland, Helsinki: the Presidential Palace, built in 1818 as a private residence and converted in 1843 by C.L. Engel. A new palace was under construction in 1990.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR327-07
Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue

PMR327-06
Finland, Helsinki: breakfast in the open air, outside the old market hall, with the cathedral visible in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors, restaurant, eating

PMR327-05
Finland, Helsinki: harbour scene with sailing ship/houseboat and Uspenski Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors

PMR327-03
Finland, Porvoo (in Swedish: Borga): the simple cathedral dates back to 1418. The town, Finland's second oldest, was founded in 1364 by Magnus Eriksson.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR327-02
USSR, Leningrad: the Winter Canal, between the Hermitage Theatre (left) and the Old Hermitage (right).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, motorboat, arches

PMR327-01
USSR, Leningrad: part of the south west facade of the Winter Palace. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR326-09
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the moated Hermitage, where guests and the laid table were together raised on a lift to the upper storey, where they could dine in privacy.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, park, gardens, grounds

PMR326-08
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Adam Fountain with its twin conservatories.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-05
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Orangery with its gardens and gilded Triton fountain.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-04
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Palace Church in the East Pavilion has a golden cupola surmounted by a cross.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof

PMR325-12
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets with costumed court lady posing in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, period dress, pretty girl, model, Peterhof

PMR325-11
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets surmounted by the double eagle, with the Fountain of Spring and Summer.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof

PMR325-10
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with the Dolphin Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR325-09
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with statues in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR325-08
USSR, Leningrad: Neva panorama (from left): Academy of Sciences, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera), Zoological Museum, the Exchange and a Rostral Column on the Strelka, seen from the Hermitage Hydrofoil landing platform.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque

PMR325-07
USSR, Leningrad: Cathedral of the Resurrection in Smolny Convent, begun in 1748 by Elizabeth I but only finished in the 1830s. Another of Rastrelli's creations, today (1990) it houses an exhibition devoted to the city of Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, impressive

PMR324-07
USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress, with the golden spire of the cathedral reflected in the waters of the Kronverk Canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, fortifications, defence

PMR324-05
USSR, Leningrad: the Armenian Church on Nevsky Prospekt, built by Velten between 1771-80. Presently in use as a storeroom (1990).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Classical

PMR324-04
USSR, Leningrad: buildings on Nevsky Prospekt, viewed from the gardens of Kazan Cathedral. No. 28, on the right, built in 1912-14, now the "House of Books" formerly belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg

PMR324-03
USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR324-02
USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR323-12
USSR, Leningrad: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the world's 3rd largest domed church (after St. Peter's, Rome and St. Paul's, London). Built between 1818 and 1858 to a design of Auguste Ricard de Montferrand of red granite and grey marble.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Classical, St. Petersburg

PMR323-10
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-09
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Alexander Column and Winter Palace from the twin arches of the General Staff Headquarters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, St. Petersburg

PMR323-08
USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-07
USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-06
USSR, Leningrad: Alexander Column in Palace Square with the Winter Palace behind. 47.5 metres high and cut from a single block of granite, in 1829-34, it commemorates the Russian victory over Napoleon.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR323-05
USSR, Leningrad: Academy of Sciences and Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera) on University Quay, seen from the far bank of the River Neva.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, panorama, imposing, St- Petersburg

PMR323-04
USSR, Leningrad: Palace Bridge over the River Neva to the Strelka on Vasilyevskiy Island, with the Zoological Museum on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, heritage, street scene, Rostral column, St. Petersburg

PMR323-03
USSR, Leningrad: Museum of Anthropology aand Ethnography, formerly the Kunstkamera, on University Quay overlooking the River Neva. The further building is the classical Academy of Sciences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR323-01
USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress: the mausoleum in the foreground is connected to the cathedral (behind) by a passageway.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Baroque, St. Petersburg

PMR322-12
USSR, Leningrad: returning pleasure boat on the River Neva, with late afternoon sun illuminating the golden spire of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, boat, river-cruiser, tourism, sightseeing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-11
USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg

PMR322-10
USSR, Leningrad: tourists can view the city in comfort by horse-drawn stagecoach, here passing through Palace Square, with the Alexander column in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, city-tour, St. Petersburg

PMR322-09
USSR, Leningrad: General Staff Headquarters on Palace Square, facing the Winter Palace, built by Carlo Rossi between 1819 and 1829.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, crescent, arches, monument, chariot, horse-drawn, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-08
USSR, Leningrad: Strogonov Palace, built in 1752-54 by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, stands on the Moyka River. The Strogonovs were one of Russia's leading families and patrons of the arts.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, noble, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-07
USSR, Leningrad: Nevsky Prospekt, with the "Art Nouveau" Comedy Theatre, No. 56, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, Art Deco, Jugendstil, street scene, traffic, St. Petersburg

PMR322-04
USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Theatre (formerly Alexandra Theatre) built in 1828-32 by Carlo Rossi, in Pushkin Square. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, drama, acting, thespians, stage, plays, St. Petersburg

PMR322-03
USSR, Leningrad: Pushkin Monument on the "Square of the Arts", with the Russian Museum in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, author, playrwright, dramatist, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR322-01
USSR, Leningrad: Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, built between 1712-33, contains the tombs of the Tsars. The golden spire is 122 metres high, by decree the highest building in Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR321-09
USSR, Novgorod: Spasski Tower (15th century) at the southern end of the Kremlin wall, and Knyashi Tower (left).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR321-04
USSR, Novgorod: (left) Yaroslav Princes' Court (11th century) and (right) St. Procop's Church (1529).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR321-03
USSR, Novgorod: Kremlin wall with defence towers and Pokrov Church. The tower in the foreground is the Kokui Tower, built in the 17th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, fortifications, defence

PMR321-02
USSR, Novgorod: Pokrov Church (14th century) with the Kremlin walls behind. At the moment it is home to the restaurant "Detinets".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR320-10
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Chapel, built in 1911 by Vladimir Pokrovsky as a Burial Vault for the Prokhorov Family.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, tomb, grave, UNESCO

PMR320-09
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - Dormition (Uspenskaya) Refectory Church, built 1685-7.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-08
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - Our Lady of Smolensk, Smolensky Cathedral, the first building to arise in the convent, in 1525.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-07
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Belltower, completed in 1690.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-06
USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Transfiguration Gate Church, the northern entrance to the convent, built in 1687.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO

PMR320-05
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of Pokrov (St. Basil the Blessed) in Red Square, built 1555-60 for Ivan the Terrible. View from the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, Pokrovsky, UNESCO, Byzantine

PMR320-04
USSR, Moscow: facade of GUM department store, 250 metres long, looking onto Red Square. Built 1888-93.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, street scene

PMR320-03
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of Pokrov (St. Basil the Blessed) in Red Square, built 1555-60 for Ivan the Terrible. View from the south.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, Pokrovsky, UNESCO, Byzantine

PMR320-02
USSR, Moscow: Senate Building in the Kremlin, seat of the Soviet Council of Ministers (government), built in 1787 for Catherine the Great.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR319-12
USSR, Moscow: view of the Kremlin and River Volga from Kamenny Bridge, showing the Kremlin walls and Water Tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, skyline

PMR319-10
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Assumption, built 1475-79 by Aristotle Fioravanti of Bologna.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, church, Orthodox

PMR319-09
USSR, Moscow: Belltower of Ivan the Great, 81 metres high, built in the early 16th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, golden dome

PMR319-08
USSR, Moscow: Church of the Deposition of the Robe, built 1484-86, within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, Orthodox

PMR319-06
USSR, Moscow: Praesidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR in the Kremlin, built 1932-4.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, neo-Classical

PMR319-05
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Annunciation (1484-89) within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, golden, domes, Orthodox

PMR319-04
USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Annunciation (1484-89) within the Kremlin walls.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, golden, domes, Orthodox

PMR319-02
USSR, Smolensk: Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in 1677 but only completed in the 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Chritian, religion, church, domes

PMR319-01
USSR, Smolensk: statue of Colonel Michail Ilarionovich Koutouzov who turned Napoleon's forces back at Smolensk in 1812. Cathedral of the Assumption in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial

PMR318-12
USSR, Smolensk: Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in 1677 but only completed in the 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Chritian, religion, church, domes

PMR318-11
Poland, Cracow: entrance gate to the Wawel Fortress in Sandomierska Tower. The portcullis is lowered at night. In the background is the Senatorska Tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR318-10
Poland, Cracow: Wawel bastion from the east - Stradom
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR318-09
Poland, Cracow: view of the Main Square showing the Town Hall Tower and the south end of the Cloth Hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, street scene

PMR318-08
Poland, Cracow: monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz, the original destroyed by the Nazis, but replaced in 1955. The Cloth Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, statue, memorial, street scene

PMR318-07
Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the 100-metre-long frontage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR318-06
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. A contingent from Wadowice with a banner displaying the Pope's portrait.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-05
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. The banner celebrates 80 years of Kocnany.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR318-04
Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy

PMR317-10
Poland, Cracow: the Grunwald Monument, donated in 1910 by Ignacy Paderewski, commemorates the 500th anniversary of the victory over the Teutonic Order.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, horse-rider, statues, battle

PMR317-09
Poland, Cracow: the local artists display their work against the town wall, on both sides of the Florianska Gate.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, paintings, art display, artistic

PMR317-08
Poland, Cracow: Florianska Gate and Furriers' Tower, built in 1300-07, showing the Baroque bas-relief of St. Florian.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, town wall

PMR317-07
Poland, Cracow: St. Mary's Church, a Gothic basilica dating from the 14th century. The towers were added about 1478. From the taller one a bugle call sounds every hour, formerly the "all clear" signal from the watchman. In the foreground is the monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, statue, memorial, street scene

PMR317-06
Poland, Cracow: the Main Square (Rynek Glowny) with the disparate twin towers of St. Mary's Church, and monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-05
Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the south end.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-04
Poland, Cracow: Town Hall Tower, completed in 1383, stands alone in the market place, the town hall having been demolished in 1820.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-03
Poland, Cracow: the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill (Wawel Cathedral), completed in 1364 in Gothic style, but displays many later additions in a variety of styles. It contains the tombs of the Polish kings and queens. The golden dome denotes Sigismund's Chapel.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-02
Poland, Cracow, Wawel Cathedral: Sigismund's Chapel with gilded dome, and its twin, the royal chapel of the Vasas.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-01
Poland, Cracow: graceful arcades surround the inner court of Wawel Castle on four sides.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR316-12
Poland, Cracow: the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill (Wawel Cathedral), completed in 1364 in Gothic style, but displays many later additions in a variety of styles. It contains the tombs of the Polish kings and queens. In the foreground, a display of bronze cannons outside the museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR316-10
Poland, Cracow: Thieves' Tower, part of the mediaeval defence system of the Wawel Fortress.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, medieval, heritage

PMR316-06
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Mahenovo Divadlo (the city theatre) on the east side of the city, a handsome classical building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, opera

PMR316-05
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with view along Radnicka Street, and the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-04
Czechoslovakia, Brno: market place (25th June Square) with the tower of the old town hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, street scene

PMR316-03
Czechoslovakia, Brno: fountain in the market square (25th June Square) by J.B. Fischer von Erlach (1690-96), with local growers' stall in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR316-02
Czechoslovakia, Brno: tower of the old town hall and symbol of Brno, with carved Gothic figures above the doorway.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR316-01
Czechoslovakia, Brno: selling lottery tickets in Liberty Square. St. Jacob's Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-12
Czechoslovakia, Brno: the Virgin's Column stands in a corner of Liberty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, street scene, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-11
Czechoslovakia, Brno: rich Gothic ornamentation above the main portal of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, stone carving, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-10
Czechoslovakia, Brno: the Church of Saints Peter and Paul overlooks the town from its position on the bastions.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-09
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Atlantes in Liberty Square make dwarfs of the shoppers beneath.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Slovakia, street scene, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-08
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Liberty Square, in the centre of the town, with St. Jacob's Church tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, Slovakia, heritage, Brünn, Moravia

PMR315-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: facade of the Hofkirche (early 17th century Baroque) and the Fountain of the Virgin.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR315-06
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Residenzplatz, with facade of the south wing of the Prince-Bishops' Palace, and base of the Virgin's Column with its fountains.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR315-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: former administrative building of the Prince-Bishops (right), with (centre) gable of the courthouse of the cathedral chapter, and the twin towers of the cathedral itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque

PMR315-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Willibaldsburg (St. Willibald's Castle), built in 1353 - the Gemmingen Building seen from the west in the valley.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR315-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: the spacious courtyard of the Rebdorf Monastery with the church towers in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR315-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Willibaldsburg (St. Willibald's Castle), built in 1353 - view of the Gemmingen Building with north tower.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR315-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: view from St. Willibald's Castle with Rebdorf Monastery and Grammar School in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, landscape, panorama, farmland

PMR314-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Residenzplatz, with facade of the south wing of the Prince-Bishops' Palace, fountains with cherubs, and the Virgin's Column.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR314-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: view from St. Willibald's Castle with Rebdorf Monastery and Grammar School in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, landscape, panorama, farmland

PMR314-10
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: oriel window on the corner of Luitpold Strasse, with the Baroque Church of the Guardian Angel (1620) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR314-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: St. Willibald's Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR314-07
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: approach to the town by the bridge over the River Altmühl, with the Baroque west front of the cathedral behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR314-06
Switzerland, Basel: the Kunstmuseum, one of the world's most important art galleries, contains German and Flemish masters and many impressionists.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, collection, paintings, masterpieces, Holbein

PMR314-05
Switzerland, Basel: main entrance of the Münster (cathedral), with carvings in the red sandstone and handsome wooden doors. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-04
Switzerland, Basel: the famous Romanesque portal known as the St. Gall in the Münster (cathedral) Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-03
Switzerland, Basel: Münster (cathedral), south west facade. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-02
Switzerland, Basel: St. Alban's Gate-Tower, dating back to 1230.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Gothic

PMR314-01
Switzerland, Basel: surviving part of the city's fortified wall in St. Alban-Tal (Valley)..
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR313-12
Switzerland, Basel: Barfüsser Platz and Barfüsser Church, the former Franciscan Church, which now houses the Historical Museum where many of the city's treasures are to be seen.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR313-11
Switzerland, Basel: Andreas Platz manages to preserve its original appearance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR313-10
Switzerland, Basel: Market Place, with some of the varied facades, and tower of the city hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR313-09
Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, with its colourful facade. The police post, surmounted by a colourful balcony from the time of the renovation.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-08
Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, has a frescoed facade and gilded clock with painted and gilded figures.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-07
Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, with its colourful facade.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance

PMR313-06
Switzerland, Basel: blue flowers of Molltkia petraea and an array of cacti in the university botanical garden with the university buildings in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, horticulture

PMR313-05
Switzerland, Basel: newly renovated Baroque palace on Bernoulli Strasse near the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, cobblestones

PMR313-04
Switzerland, Basel: mediaeval housing in the Peters Gasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage

PMR313-03
Switzerland, Basel: old houses in the Peters Gasse, with St. Peters church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR313-01
Switzerland, Basel: Hotel Euler, sporting a pink ribbon to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, gift-wrapping

PMR312-12
Switzerland, Basel: Barfüsser Platz, with Restaurant "zum braunen Hutz" (with sgraffiti).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR312-11
Switzerland, Basel: pleasure boat berthed at the quay in front of the tourist office building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, boat, motor cruiser

PMR312-10
Switzerland, Basel: the stone Middle Bridge on the site of the first stone bridge over the River Rhine, built in 1225. Flag in the foreground bears Basel's armorial symbol: a bishop's crosier
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR312-09
Switzerland, Basel: old patrician houses backing on to the Rhine; view from Oberer Rheinweg.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR312-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain, with the Banque Agricole and old houses with traditional arched doorways.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: entrance to the Restaurant "au Petit Gourmet" with its handsome wrought iron sign.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: outside the town wall.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, fortifications, defence

PMR312-04
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: red tablecloths distinguish the outdoor tables of the Hotel du Dolder.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, diners

PMR312-03
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain by the north gate with view down the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-02
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: part of the town square and half timbered buildings at the top of the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-01
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: one of the side alleys with glimpse of the church tower.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-12
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: Hotel/Restaurant "Le Sarment d'Or" in a side street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-11
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: diners in the main square, surrounded by historic, half timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-10
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: open air restaurant in a leafy, secluded courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, dining

PMR311-09
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: view of the north gatetower, the Dolder, with cafe tables on the street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-08
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: courtyard off the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: wine house "Hugel" on the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: main street with one of mny wine houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, medieval

PMR311-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: half timbered houses near the south gate.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-04
Switzerland, Basel: artist painting the cathedral, with the Middle Bridge over the River Rhine in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, painter

PMR311-03
Switzerland, Basel: view of the stone Middle Bridge over the River Rhine from the promenade "Oberer Rheinweg".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR311-02
Switzerland, Basel: view of the cathedral from the Wettstein Bridge over the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR310-02
Germany, East Berlin: the rotating Universal Clock in Alexander Platz.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, technology, novelty, scientific, time

PMR310-01
Germany, East Berlin: crowds on Unter den Linden on May Day 1990 showing (left to right): Zeughaus (Arsenal)(1706), Cathedral, TV Tower and Staatsrat (GDR Parliament Building).
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, sightseers

PMR309-06
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. One of the Greek warrior figures on the main gate.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque, statue, sculpture

PMR309-05
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. Mausoleum in the park, built in 1810 by H. Gentz, containing the Prussian royal tombs.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, grave, burialplace, memorial

PMR309-03
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710 reflected in the lake in the park.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque

PMR309-02
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. View from the formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque

PMR309-01
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. View through the main gate showing the equestrian statue of the Great Elector in the Court of Honour.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque

PMR308-10
Germany, West Berlin: Siegessäule (Victory Column), 67 metres high, commemorating the campaigns of 1864, 66 and 70.. 285 steps lead to the gilded figure on the top.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR308-09
Germany, West Berlin: Siegessäule (Victory Column), 67 metres high, commemorating the campaigns of 1864, 66 and 70.. 285 steps lead to the gilded figure on the top.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful

PMR308-08
Germany, East Berlin: facade and tower of "Das rote Rathaus" (the red town hall), a red brick building built between 1861 and 1870, with the Neptunbrunnen, one of Berlin's oldest and finest fountains, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, water feature, Neptune

PMR308-07
Germany, East Berlin: "Das rote Rathaus" (the red town hall), a red brick building built between 1861 and 1870, with fountains, seen from the base of the TV Tower.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, water feature

PMR308-06
Germany, East Berlin: the protestant cathedral (the Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church) (1905) with statuary on the Spree bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, religion

PMR308-05
Germany, East Berlin: the protestant cathedral (the Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church) (1905) with equestrian figure on the steps of the National Gallery in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, religion

PMR308-04
Germany, East Berlin: part of the Staatsrat (East German Parliament) building, now demolished, with the TV Tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, monument, culture, GDR

PMR308-03
Germany, East Berlin: protestant cathedral (1905) and bridge over the River Spree, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR308-02
Germany, East Berlin: the TV Tower, as seen from the Museum Island in the River Spree.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR307-09
Germany, West Berlin: the colourful Aquarium Building, part of Berlin Zoo.
Keywords: architecture, culture, zoological, fishes, sealife, marine life

PMR307-07
Germany, West Berlin: view of the old (ruined) and new (glass) Kaiser Wilhelm I Memorial Church.
Keywords: architecture, monument, culture, heritage, historic, contrast

PMR307-06
Germany, West Berlin: modern marble fountain on Kurfürstendamm in front of the split-level Europa Shopping Centre. New Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial church behind.
Keywords: architecture, art, monument, water-feature, playing water

PMR307-05
Germany, West Berlin: modern stainless steel sculpture on Tauenzianstrasse, with Kaiser Wilhelm I memorial church on the Kurfürstendamm behind.
Keywords: architecture, art, picturesque, monument, flowerbeds

PMR307-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Fountain of Neptune (1576) in the Piazza della Signoria.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR307-03
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Fountain of Neptune (1576) in the Piazza della Signoria.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR307-02
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River Arno as seen from the Galleria degli Uffizi. The corridor on the right crosses the Ponte Vecchio over the shops and links the Uffizi with the Palazzo Pitti.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR307-01
Italy, Tuscany, Island of Elba: view of the fortress and lighthouse in Portoferraio, the capital, from the upper town. Hydrofoil leaving the bay in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, port, harbour, jetty, quay, water craft, moorings, fishing boats, panorama, vista

PMR306-12
Italy, Tuscany, Island of Elba, Porto Azzurro: fisherman mending his nets on the quayside with cat for company.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, port, harbour, jetty, quay, water craft, moorings, fishing boats

PMR306-11
Italy, Tuscany, Island of Elba, Porto Azzurro: boats moored in the harbour with barren hills in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, port, harbour, jetty, quay, water craft, moorings, fishing boats

PMR306-06
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: view of the cathedral apse and the well preserved belltower from below.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-05
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: the cathedral, seen over the rooftops from the upper town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-04
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: the cathedral with belltower, designed by Enrico da Campione in Pisan Romanesque style.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-03
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: Piazza Garibaldi with the Romanesque Palazzo Pretorio (Law Courts) built in the 13th century.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-02
Italy, Tuscany, Sienna: Piazza del Campo and the Palazzo Pubblico with its 88-metre-high tower, the Torre del Mangia, built between 1288 and 1309.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR306-01
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: distant view of the town of prominent towers with vineyards and olive trees in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-12
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: popular resting place for tourists are the steps around the cistern in the Piazza della Cisterna.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-11
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: a typical side street, with solidly built dwellings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-10
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: view of the remaining towers from "La Rocca", with flowering cherry tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-09
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: typical skyline, with some of the ancient towers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-08
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: ancient houses in the Via San Giovanni.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-07
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: part of the cathedral steps with two of the famous towers in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-06
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: a corner of the Piazza del Duomo, from the steps of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-05
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: Piazza della Cisterna with its cistern/well, towers and palaces.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR304-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Viktualienmarkt, with maypole and towers of "Alter Peter" Church, the new town hall and the old town hall.
Keywords: München, architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic, heritage

PMR303-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the unequal (unfinished) towers of the Gothic minster, the Basilica of Our Lady, begun in the year 1425.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, church, red-brick

PMR303-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the Gothic Kreuztor (1385), gateway to the town, with the towers of the minster in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR302-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: view of the confluence of the Rivers Mosel (right) and Rhine (left), with the "Deutsches Eck" on the tongue of land between them, where once stood a gigantic equestrian statue of Wilhelm I. Seen from the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, barge

PMR302-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: all four towers of the Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor (Stiftskirche S. Kastor) from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR302-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: the twin west towers of the Basilica of St. Castor, erected in 1208. The Treaty of Verdun was drawn up in a predecessor basilica in 843 AD.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval

PMR302-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: part of the Rathaus (Town Hall), the 17th century former Jesuit College.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR302-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: former Prussian Government Building, erected in 1905 in neo-Romanesque style, now houses the Ministry of Defence Technology.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR302-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: facade of the Electoral Palace, erected 1778-86 by Clement Wenceslaus, the last elector of Trier, and now home to a museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR302-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: colourful oriel on Löhrstrasse in the pedestrian zone of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR302-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: handsome facades in the square 'Am Plan', with the twin towers of the Church of Our Lady in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR300-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the striking headquarters of the Bayerische Hypotech- und Wechselbank (now part of Credito Italiano), built between 1975 and 1981. Architects: Walther and Bea Betz.
Keywords: modern architecture, bank, multi-storey, high-rise, skyscraper, modernistic, futuristic.

PMR300-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the striking headquarters of the Bayerische Hypotech- und Wechselbank (now part of Credito Italiano), built between 1975 and 1981. Architects: Walther and Bea Betz.
Keywords: modern architecture, bank, multi-storey, high-rise, skyscraper, modernistic, futuristic.

PMR300-10
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: half-timbered houses in a side street.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR300-09
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: half-timbered house between two houses with oriel windows.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR300-08
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: promenade and church tower from the Rhine bridge.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, Gothic, step gables

PMR300-06
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: promenade and river frontages, with with Höhenklingen Castle atop the hill in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, waterfront, wooded

PMR300-04
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: frescoes on the facades of the Hotel Adler and Haus zum weissen Adler in the Rathausplatz (main square).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, burger-house.

PMR234-10
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery: frescoes on the vestibule roof and walls; "The Last Judgement" appears as customary on the west outer wall.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR299-12
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach: the surviving towers of St. Gumbertus' Church after the church hall was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1736. The Margrave George Frederick fountain is at lower centre of the picture.
Keywords: architecture, culture, hitoric, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, street scene

PMR299-08
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: early morning view from the east, showing the old castle which shares the same hill, with reflections.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR299-07
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: early morning view from the east, showing the old castle which shares the same hill, with reflections.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR299-06
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view from the stone bridge with the statue of a saint in the foreground. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view from the stone bridge with the figure of a saint in the foreground.
Keywords: church, religious building, historic building, mediaeval

PMR299-05
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old stone bridge over the River Lahn with its tower dating from 1543, reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR299-04
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the colourful main entrance with its carvings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR299-03
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the west facade, recently painted, after much research, in the original colours. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the west facade, now painted, after much research, in the original colours.
Keywords: church, mediaeval, historic building, religious building

PMR299-02
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old stone bridge over the River Lahn with its tower dating from 1543, reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR299-01
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: late afternoon view from the old stone bridge over the River Lahn. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: late afternoon view from the old stone bridge over the River Lahn.
Keywords: church, religious building, historic building, mediaeval

PMR298-12
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: Market place and Böhmergasse with sandstone fountain representing a figure drinking wine from a barrel held above his head.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, oriel

PMR298-11
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: carved hobgoblins on a half timbered facade.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, grotesques, imps

PMR298-10
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the typical Romanesque blind arcaded apse at the east end.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR298-09
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: typical half-timbered houses on the Kolpingstrasse, with the mitre-roofed towers of the cathedral rising above the rooftops.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, church, religion

PMR298-08
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the facades of these half-timbered houses lean at an alarming angle. Street cafés spread on to the road.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR298-07
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: half-timbered gables and oriels in the old quarter, with Hotel zum goldenen Hirsch (Golden Stag Hotel) in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR298-06
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old Fish Market, surrounded by picturesque facades.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR298-04
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR298-03
German, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: this diminutive tower is all that remains of one of the town's mediaeval gates.
Keywords: architecture, culture, hostoric, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR298-01
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: row of half-timbered houses in a mews.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR297-12
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: picturesque facade of the Wirtschaft (Inn) zum Fegerer.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR297-11
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. View across the River Main.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-10
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: part of the maze in the palace grounds.
Keywords: palace, puzzle, architecture, garden, challenge, test

PMR297-09
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park, reflected in the ornamental lake.
Keywords: palace, architecture, reflections, mansion, Baroque, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR297-06
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-05
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-04
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. Here: the vine-covered terrace leading to the gardens.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-03
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. Here: view of the inner court with the keep, the only part remaining of the original mediaeval castle (1337).
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR297-02
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach in Franconia: the asymetrical Gothic towers of St. Johannis, the Lutheran Parish Church, built in the 15th century. In the foreground is the Margrave George Frederick Fountain sporting a gilded knight.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, street scene

PMR297-01
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach in Franconia: former town gate with clocktower, the Herrieder Gate, a "trademark" of Ansbach.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, street scene

PMR294-12
Yugoslavia, Zagreb: The National Theatre and Opera House, opened in 1895 by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, music, performing arts

PMR294-11
Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II.
View of the courtyard and ablutions fountain.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage

PMR294-10
Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage

PMR294-09
Turkey, Edirne: Selim Mosque, built 1569-75 by the architect Sinan in the reign of Selim II.
Frontal view.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minarets, architecture, Mohammed, culture, historic, heritage

PMR294-08
Turkey, Ankara: the new guard marching down the parade to the Atatürk Mausoleum. Flanking the parade, Egyptian style, are neo-Hittite figures of lions.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, heritage, memorial, artistic, military, platoon

PMR294-07
Turkey, Ankara: "Anitkabir", the temple-like mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Pasa (Atatürk), designed by architects Professors Emin Onat and Ahmet Orhan Arda, and completed in 1953. Showing the marble reliefs in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, heritage, memorial, artistic

PMR294-06
Turkey, Ankara: figures at the end of the parade leading to the Atatürk Mausoleum.
Keywords: street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, statues

PMR294-05
Turkey, Ankara: Turks on the Atatürk Boulevard with the Cumhuriyet (National) Monument behind.
Keywords: street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR294-04
Turkey, Ankara: Hatti Monument on the Atatürk Boulevard. The stylised figure of a stag is an ancient Hittite symbol of unknown meaning, but ubiquitous.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR294-03
Turkey, Ankara: fountains and pool in the Abdi Ipekci Park, adjoining Atatürk Boulevard.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture

PMR290-10
Turkey, Myra: Lycian tombs carved into the cliff, dating back to the 4th century BC, later used as living quarters by Byzantines. Adjacent to the ancient town where St. Nicholas was bishop and now lies buried.
Keywords: ancient, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, architecture, culture, necropolis

PMR290-09
Turkey, Myra: Lycian tombs carved into the cliff, dating back to the 4th century BC, later used as living quarters by Byzantines. Adjacent to the ancient town where St. Nicholas was bishop and now lies buried.
Keywords: ancient, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, architecture, culture, necropolis

PMR289-07
Turkey, Hierapolis: source of the mineral spring which now issues forth from a number of culverts into the swimming pool.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-06
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-05
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-04
Turkey, Hierapolis: main street and the Gate of Domitian (end of 1st century AD).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR289-03
Turkey, Hierapolis: sarcophagi in the extensive Roman Necropolis showing one of the burial chambers with a sarcophagus on the roof.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR289-02
Turkey, Hierapolis: part of the extensive Roman Necropolis with Roman Baths in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR288-09
Turkey, Hierapolis: evidence of earthquake activity may be seen in the 9" displacement of this stone water conduit.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR288-08
Turkey, Hierapolis: built during Hadrian's rule the amphitheatre had seats for 15-20,000 spectators. Above the stage are two excellently preserved series of reliefs, of Apollo and Artemis.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR287-11
Turkey, Aphrodisias: stoa of the palaestra adjoining the Baths of Hadrian (?)
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-10
Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stage of the amphitheatre and the surrounding countryside. The "piazza" behind the stage was laid out at the end of the 4th century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-09
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the well-preservd stage of the amphitheatre, converted in the 2nd century AD for fights between gladiators and wild animals.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-08
Turkey, Aphrodisias: an impressive row of Ionic columns marks the southern stoa of the agora. Still being excavated (1989).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-07
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the Odeon, built in the 2nd century AD, was formerly roofed over. The stage is presently flooded (and full of frogs providing a rousing chorus!)
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-05
Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stadium from one of the tunnel entrances.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-04
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the huge stadium, 228 metres long, probably the best preserved of any from the ancient world.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-07
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
General view of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-06
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
Capital, from one of the Ionic columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-05
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Griffin, one of many adorning the frieze of the Adyton, or main hall.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-04
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Interior: in the foreground once stood a small building, 10 metres high, where the Oracle was situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-03
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Impressive carvings on the bases of the massive columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-02
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. One of a number of heads of Medusa, which occupied places of honour on the entablature.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR285-11
Turkey, Miletus: Roman amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD, had seating for 25,000 spectators. Twin columns mark the position of the emperor's box.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR285-08
Turkey, Priene: Temple of Athena, begun in the 4th century BC, was one of the finest examples of Ionian architecture in Asia Minor.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR284-04
Turkey, Izmir: the clocktower in Konak Square, the centre of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, street scene

PMR284-03
Turkey, Izmir: equestrian statue of Kemal Atatürk on the Cumhuriyet Meydani.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, monument, hero

PMR284-02
Turkey, Izmir: one of many vast new estates of houses and blocks of apartments spreading over the hillside on the outskirts of Izmir. All units finished but unoccupied (1989).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, demography, population growth, expansion, accommodation, dwellings, housing

PMR284-01
Turkey, Izmir: one of many vast new estates of houses and blocks of apartments spreading over the hillside on the outskirts of Izmir. All units finished but unoccupied (1989). Curious goat in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, demography, population growth, expansion, accommodation, dwellings, housing

PMR280-12
England, Norfolk, King's Lynn: Oxburgh Hall (National Trust), built 1482 by the Bedingfeld family who still live there. The mellow brick of the south facade reflected in the waters of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR280-11
England, Norfolk, King's Lynn: Oxburgh Hall (National Trust), built 1482 by the Bedingfeld family who still live there. View of the main gate with flanking towers and bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR280-10
England, Cambridgeshire, Ely Cathedral: the octagon tower and lantern, and south transept, from the road.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, Romanesque, mediaeval, medieval, Church of England, stone carving, masonry

PMR280-09
England, Cambridgeshire, Ely Cathedral: view of cathedral gardens and mediaeval buildings including the bishop's residence, from the top of the West Tower.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, Romanesque, mediaeval, medieval, Church of England

PMR280-08
England, Cambridgeshire, Ely Cathedral: the former "Isle of Ely" seen from the West Tower of the cathedral. Cromwell's House is the black and white building adjacent to the church.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, Romanesque, mediaeval, medieval, Church of England, panoraama, countryside, landscape

PMR280-07
England, Cambridgeshire, Ely Cathedral: view of the unique octagon tower and lantern from the top of the West Tower. Built after the collapse of the original Norman tower in 1322, the lantern is of timber construction, coated with lead, and weighs about 400 tons.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, Romanesque, mediaeval, medieval, Church of England, stone carving, culture, artistic, masonry

PMR280-05
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: Framlingham College, originally founded as the Albert Memorial College in 1864. View from Framlingham Castle across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, architecture, countryside

PMR280-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: block of residential apartments, built 1972, in Unterschleissheim, a suburb of Munich, with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwellings, multi-storey, tower, high-rise

PMR279-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: flower displays in the Botanical Gardens, and Biology Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilian University, with the cactus and orchid houses visible in the distance.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, colourful, flowerbeds, glasshouses

PMR279-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: flower displays in the Botanical Gardens, and Biology Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilian University.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, colourful, flowerbeds

PMR279-04
England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628, seen from the end of the main drive, by the entrance gate, showing the east and west wings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR279-03
England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR279-01
Hungary, Veszprem: distant view of the Bishops' Palace and Old Town, perched on its rocky outcrop.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR278-12
Hungary, Veszprem: entrance to the Bishops' Palace, built in Baroque style by Austrian architect, Jakob Fellner.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR278-11
Hungary, Veszprem: St Benedict Hill - view from the Bishops' Palace, which stands on a rocky cliff in the middle of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, cliff, outcrop, rocky

PMR278-10
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: ruins of the royal basilica of Stephan I (1001-1038), the first king of Hungary.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR278-09
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: a fine oriel window on the facade of the Hiemer House.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR278-07
Hungary, Szekesfehervar: main square (Szabadsag ter), dominated by the Episcopal Palace (right).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Baroque

PMR278-06
Hungary, Budapest: Danube cruisers moored by the Ujpesti Rakpart, as seen from the Arpad Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, boats, ships, tourism, promenade

PMR278-05
Hungary, Budapest: statue of Lajos Kossuth, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1848-9, in Kossuth Lajos Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero, rebel

PMR278-04
Hungary, Budapest: Baroque fountain with allegorical figures and display of cannas in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, statues

PMR278-03
Hungary, Budapest: cooling fountain in Vörösmarty Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, street scene, family, children, drinking

PMR278-02
Hungary, Budapest: equestrian statue of Ferenc Rakoczi, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1703-1711, with part of the parliament building behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero

PMR278-01
Hungary, Budapest: main entrance to the parliament building, built 1885-1905 in New Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city

PMR277-12
Hungary, Szentendre: typical cobbled street and shop selling local costumes. The village is traditionally home to an artists' colony.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR277-11
Hungary, Szentendre: fund-raising fete and historical play in the grounds of the parish church (which dates back to 15th century) on castle hill.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR275-07
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: French buildings reflecting the style of architecture of the "Belle Epoque" 1870-1910.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR275-02
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Tudor architecture reminiscent of Hampton Court and an old village cross help to provide an authentic picture of England.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR273-08
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. St. George Street in the old quarter, showing a typical wooden balcony
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, traditional, pedestrian zone, shopping area

PMR273-07
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. St. George Street in the old quarter.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, traditional, pedestrian zone, shopping area

PMR273-06
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel, built by millionaire Henry Morrison Flagler in 1888. An old cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, gardens, grounds, traditional

PMR273-05
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. Fountain in the gardens in front of the County Courthouse.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, grounds, traditional, palm trees, reflections

PMR273-04
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. View of the City Hall, home of the Lightner Museum.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, gardens, grounds, traditional

PMR272-03
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: southern tip of Miami Beach with Marina, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial view, panorama, architecture, development, yacht harbour

PMR272-01
Bahamas, Nassau: gateway and approach steps to Government House and statue of Columbus. Residence of the Duke of Windsor when Governor General during the war.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, monument, historic, culture, national heritage, colonial style

PMR271-12
Bahamas, Nassau: view of the city centre and port with visiting cruise liners, from the Water Tower, 126 feet high.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, panorama, park, gardens, ships

PMR271-11
Bahamas, Nassau: Fort Fincastle, built on a hill overlooking the city by Governor Lord Dunmore in 1793. View from the Water Tower and Lighthouse, 126 feet high.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, street scene, fortifications, defence, cannons, picturesque, historic

PMR271-10
Bahamas, Nassau: Parliament Buildings and seated statue of young Queen Victoria, with the coat of arms of the Bahamas above.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, main square, monument, hibiscus, colonial style

PMR271-09
Bahamas, Nassau: Parliament Buildings and seated statue of young Queen Victoria.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, street scene, main square, monument, colonial style

PMR271-07
Bahamas, Nassau: horse cabs lined up in Rawson Square, in front of the Sunley Building, with funnel of cruise liner in the port in the background.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, architecture, street scene, park, palm trees

PMR269-05
U.S.A., Florida, Miami, Opa-Locka City Hall.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, culture, administration

PMR266-06
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: typical white clapboard colonial style houses with wide verandahs, and Flame of the Forest trees (Delonix regia).
Keywords: colourful, traditional, dwellings, shady, cool, wooden, architecture, historic, picturesque

PMR265-03
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the walled Secret Garden, with grotto, intended as a private place for the family.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR265-02
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the south terrace and gardens, with a fountain in the form of a sarcophagus.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, grounds

PMR265-01
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the shell pool and four twisting, vine-encircled columns surmounted by peacocks. Italian Baroque fountain behind in the style of Vignola.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, gardens, grounds

PMR264-12
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the villa from the south east garden, with terrace and Bougainvilleas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-11
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering.
Here: the "Great Stone Barge", a strip of land, built up into the likeness of a boat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-09
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Currently in residence: a pair of Muscovy ducks.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, waterfowl, ornithology

PMR264-08
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-01
Luxemburg: viaduct spanning the Parc de la Petrusse in the centre of the town.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, verdant

PMR263-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the dwarf gallery on the eastern apse of the cathedral (11th century), seen from the cloister garden. The robe of Christ is preserved in the adjoining Baroque chapel.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, Romanesque

PMR263-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: exposed Roman hypocaust used for heating the floors at St. Barbara's Roman Baths.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: one of the many narrow, overhung alleys leading to the market square.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: hotel with elaborate carved and coloured timbers in the local style.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the half-timbered Hotel zum Posthof on the Burgstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: picturesque quarter of wine-houses and wine bars, with crucifix statue in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: half-timbered houses on the Burgstrasse, with steep vine-covered slopes behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR263-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the tiny market square, hemmed in by tall half-timbered houses, with St. Michael's fountain (1606) in the centre.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR262-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: a curious little half timbered wine-house near the market square.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR262-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: current (1988) excavations of a third Roman baths complex in the centre of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, archeological, excavations, ruin

PMR262-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: one of the old cranes on the former quayside.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, industry, shipping, cargo-handling

PMR262-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view along the River Mosel, with the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in the foreground, and the Roman Bridge in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR262-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the town from the cliffs on the far side of the River Mosel, with the cablecar crossing the river. Easily visible are the cathedral, the basilica and the tower of St. Gangolf's.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR261-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: part of the early Romanesque facade of the cathedral (11th century).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, UNESCO

PMR261-11
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: one of the lovely Gothic cloisters of the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: a variety of architectural styles can be seen from the cloister garden of the cathedral. The core is Roman from the time of Constantine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, UNESCO

PMR261-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the Hauptmarkt through the wrought iron gate of St.Gangolf's Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: "Steipe", a 15th century councillors' banqueting house (centre), bears the fanciful inscription in Latin: "Trier lived for 1300 years before Rome even came into being".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: market day in the Hauptmarkt, with the Red House and the Tower of St- Gangolf prominent.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: some of the 6 kilometres of underground passages for heating and water circulation.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, hypocaust

PMR261-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Imperial Roman Baths (4th century), the largest outside Rome. These walls (partially rebuilt) formed the apse of the caldarium.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the Electoral Palace from the gardens, with the red-brick basilica (aula palatina) of the palace of Constantine the Great, behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, classical

PMR261-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: pool, statuary and colourful flowerbeds in the gardens of the Electoral Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR261-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Electoral Palace, the Baroque south wing dating from 1756-61, by Johannes Seiz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: arch surmounted by a crucifix, which formerly marked the boundary of the episcopal quarter. Part of the cathedral is visible at the end of the street.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the Red House (1684), a fine Renaissance building in the Hauptmarkt.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: St. Peter's Fountain (1595) in the Hauptmarkt, carved by Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann who was responsible for many fine carvings in the cathedral and churches.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, masterpiece

PMR260-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: St. Peter's Fountain (1595) in the Hauptmarkt, carved by Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann who was responsible for many fine carvings in the cathedral and churches.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Hauptmarkt (Central Market) with the tower of the Gothic church of St. Gangolf (14-15th century).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR260-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, View from inside the city wall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR260-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: courtyard of the Simeonstift, surrounded by 11th century two-storey cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, Romanesque

PMR260-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, showing the apse and dwarf gallery added in 11th century when it was converted to a church. The top storey of the left-hand tower was removed at this time.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR260-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, showing the apse and dwarf gallery added in 11th century when it was converted to a church. The top storey of the left-hand tower was removed at this time.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR259-02
Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. View of the abbey through the gateway arch, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj

PMR259-01
Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. Main facade, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj

PMR255-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: block of residential apartments, built 1972, in Unterschleissheim, a suburb of Munich.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwellings, multi-storey, tower, high-rise

PMR255-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Palais de l'Europe, home of the European Parliament since July 1979.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR255-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Cour du Corbeau, courtyard of an inn, virtually unchanged since the 16th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses in the Place du Corbeau and Quai des Bateliers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: statue of Gutenberg (inventor of printing) in the Place Gutenberg, overlooked by the cathedral tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument, sculpture

PMR255-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Protestant Seminary and School on the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Christian, religion, Baroque

PMR255-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: pleasure cruiser about to enter the locks on the River Ill, with half timbered water frontages as a backdrop.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Place Benjamin Zix and the Tanners' Quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR255-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Place Kléber.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene

PMR255-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: monument to General Leclerc, liberator of the town after World War II, with the Opera House (Boudhors 1895-21) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, neo.Classical

PMR254-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Wine House "Horologe Astronomique" on Rue de la Rape adjoining Palace Square.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR254-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Romanesque south entrance to the cathedral; built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Original carvings 1230-40: "Death of Mary" in left tympanum, and "Crowning" in right tympanum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR254-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Renaissance-style "Kammerzell House" with its magificent carved woodwork (1467-1589) in the Cathedral Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Gothic windows and flying buttresses on the south side of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR254-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: main facade of the Rohan Palace, designed by the Paris court architect Robert de Cotte for the Cardinal-Prince-Bishop Armand-Gaston de Rohjan-Soubise in 1742. It now houses the Art Gallery, Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Archeological Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR254-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Tanners' Quarter, with the famous Tanners' House in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: splendid half-timbered Renaissance-style house.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France and mirrored in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: tense moment in a game of "canoe water polo" on the "Spitzmühle" Canal, with a 14th century tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, water sport

PMR254-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Rue des Moulins, looking south esat.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, cobbled street

PMR254-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Restaurant du Pont St. Martin and Rue des Moulins.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: river frontage of the Restaurant du Pont St. Martin with a fine display of geraniums.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered buildings of the Tanners' District reflected in the waters of the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-10
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: The Tanners' House (1572) in Petite France.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Quai de la Petite France and river frontages.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, lreflections

PMR253-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR253-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Pont M. Luther, with "Petite France" beyond.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, bridge, reflections

PMR253-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Historical Museum, with reflections in the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR253-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Old Customs House (1356) and Pont du Corbeau., mirrored in the waters or the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic style, bridge

PMR253-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city to the south east from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry), with Rohan Palace in the foreground, then river frontages of Quai des Bateliers, church of St. Madelaine, Esplanade, and the new University buildings in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, panorama

PMR253-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-02
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Some details: over the arch: King Solomon on the Lion Throne; surmounted by the Virgin and Child and head of God the Father.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry

PMR253-01
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral from the Rue Merciere.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, stone carving, rose window

PMR252-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR252-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the 14th and 15th century towers and Ponts Couverts, gateway to "Petite France".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, cathedral, reflections, calm

PMR252-10
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Pegasus Fountain in the Mirabell Gardens which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach.
Keywords: picturesque, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, monument, sculpture, flying horse, winged horse

PMR252-09
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, which were laid out by Fischer von Erlach, with the cathedral and fortress in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, colourful, flowerbeds, wrought-iron gates

PMR252-01
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. The approach to the Polish War Cemetery, lined with golden cypruses.
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR251-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: view of the south facade of Blaubeuren Monastery, with oriel in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: gatehouse and entry arch to the monastery grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau, with the Old Hammer Mill and reflections of the church.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau. View from the wood above and behind the pool.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the old hammer mill, with mill race and water wheel, with the weir on the River Blau in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the south-east corner of the museum with stream.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the local museum, in the grounds of the monastery, of half-timbered construction.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: view of the monastery and church from the east. Now in use as as a Protestant Seminary.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: south facade of the former Benedictine Monastery, built between 1466 and 1510.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: half-timbered facade of Matthäus Alber Haus in Klosterstrasse, built in 1602.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR250-12
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Grave of Gen. Wladislaw Anders, with approach, lined with golden cypruses, behind.
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR250-11
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines.The Abbey, viewed from the Polish War Cemetery, with shadow of th Polish flag!
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR250-10
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. The remarkable view from the "Loggia del Paradiso".
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR250-09
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides. The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Steps leading up to the "Loggia del Paradiso" and the basilica, with statue of St. Benedict (left) and St. Scholastica (right).
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR250-08
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Commanding position occupied by the Abbey over the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR250-07
Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. View of the town and its valley from the Abbey.
Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site

PMR249-10
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: village church near Serrara Fontana.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, photogenic, architecture, belltower

PMR249-08
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: church and statue of Christ in the main square of Ischia-Porto, adjoining the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, photogenic, architecture, monument, sculpture

PMR248-06
Italy, Marche, Urbino: the Duomo (Cathedral) dates back to 1021 but was destroyed in an earthquake in1789 and rebuilt in neo-Classical style in 1801.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, national heritage, church, Catholic

PMR248-05
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): policewoman holding up the traffic for pedestrians coming out of the San Francisco Gate.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR248-04
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): Ristorante Titano and a typical steep, narrow street.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR248-03
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): the castellated Town Hall and Statue of Liberty, with the Righi restaurant in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR248-01
Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): view of the entrance to the Guaita Fortress, with the castellated Town Hall, and hills to the west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence

PMR247-12
Italy: Falcade, a winter skiing resort in the Dolomites with church in the foreground.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows, snow-capped, woods, precipitous, valley-head

PMR247-11
Italy: Moena in the Dolomites, on the way to the San Pelegrino pass (1918 metres).
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows

PMR245-10
Switzerland, Fribourg: view from the Zähringen Bridge, with Tour Rouge, Tour de Chats, and wooden Pont de Berne over La Sarine River.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, tower, mediaeval, medieval, autumn colour, valley, woods

PMR242-06
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: market square and St. Michael's Church (1380-86). Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR242-05
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: Rathaus (Town Hall), built 1563-6 by Nikolaus Hofmann from Halle. Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR242-04
Germany, Bavaria, Marktredwitz: historic Rathaus (Town Hall) with maypole in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Oberfranken

PMR242-03
Germany, Bavaria, Marktredwitz: historic Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Oberfranken

PMR242-02
Germany, Franconia, Auerbach: historic Rathaus (Town Hall) in "Swiss Franconia".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR242-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR241-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Biergarten by the Chinese Pagoda in the Englischer Garten in summer.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, beer garden, traditional, drinking, sociable, tipsy, drink & drive

PMR241-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Siemens Office Block, Frankfurter Ring 152.
Keywords: München, architecture, car park, offices, accommodation

PMR241-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR239-12
Germany, Bremen: view of the working windmill from the Herdentorsteinweg Bridge with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR239-10
Germany, Bremen: the Gewerbehaus, a handsome stone building in the Renaissance style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR239-09
Germany, Bremen: view of the Market Place and Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) from the corner of the Cathedral of St. Petri.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR239-08
Germany, Bremen: gilded figure with sword over the entrance to Böttcherstrasse, an alley built in the "Jugendstil" (Art-Deco) between 1923 and 1933 by the industrialist Roselius.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR239-07
Germany, Bremen: the 30-foot-high statue of Roland with Gothic canopy, dating from 1400, which dominates the old Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, monument

PMR237-11
Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, traditional home of Bram Stoker's Count Dracula stories, was built in 1377 to command the trade route and now contains an extensive museum.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, mediaeval, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vampires, Vlad the Impaler

PMR237-08
Romania, Moldavia, Sihastria Hermitage, with frescoed entrance arch. Like Neamt and Secu Monasteries, it lies in the Secu Valley.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-07
Romania, Moldavia, Secu Monastery: the white-painted church, with wellhouse in the right foreground. The monastery has a very valuable treasury, dating from 1602.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-06
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the imposing entrance and Pirgul Belltower.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-05
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Baptistry, outside the main gate.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-04
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a young Orthodox monk.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-02
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-01
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: three young novitiates.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-12
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a sounding iron, beaten rythmically to call to prayers.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-11
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. A 2-storey wing containing the monks' cells.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-10
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Pirgul Belltower, the oldest surviving building.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque, oxen cart

PMR236-09
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-06
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: part of the bath house with a view of the town and church tower.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR236-05
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: an exotic summer house/folly/clock tower in the cure-gardens.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR236-04
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: pump house and cure gardens. The town is renowned for its mineral springs and pure mountain air.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, Baroque, park

PMR236-03
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Bai Railway Station.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, street scene, public building

PMR236-02
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: the main shopping street.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, street scene

PMR236-01
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Post Office ? (1929).
Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, street scene, public building

PMR235-12
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: charmingly decorated house with painted palings and ornate well-house, all in a brown and yellow colour scheme.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-11
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: wooden house with ornate decorations and beige colour scheme, dated '1960'.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-10
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: Moldavian in national dress with embroidery covered jacket, standing in front of his house, with its wrought iron fence and ornate facade.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-09
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: traditional wooden house in green and white colour scheme.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-08
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: a freshly painted cottage in ochre and brown colour scheme.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-07
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: charmingly decorated house with painted palings and ornate well-house.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, traditional, wooden construction

PMR235-04
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church from the entry gate. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. The fresco "Ladder of the Virtues" on the north wall of the church, is one of the most highly regarded.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR235-03
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery well, showing the grounds and massive ring wall, 6 metres high and 3 metres thick, with octagonal towers on each corner. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR235-02
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Figures of saints and apostles on the east apse.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR235-01
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. View of the living quarters, ring wall and defence tower, from the vestibule.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR234-12
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR234-09
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery: frescoes on the south wall: "the tree of Esau", and, left, the Persian siege of Constantinople.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR234-08
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: bust of Petru Rares, who founded Mondovita Monastery in 1532, with the entrance to the museum in the background.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, statue, monument, sculpture

PMR234-07
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the vestibule and a nun rythmically striking a plank with a hammer, as the call to prayers.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR234-06
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the defensive ring-wall and gate house.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR234-05
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: two Orthodox nuns at the entrance to Moldovita Monastery.
Keywords: painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene

PMR234-02
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: the separate belltower of Humor Monastery, erected in 1641, with the new church in the background.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible

PMR234-01
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: the little monastery of Humor, built in 1530 by Chancellor Toader Bubuiog. The frescoes on the south wall represent the 24 verses of the song "Praise to the Virgin" by Partiarch Serge of Constantinople.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible

PMR233-08
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: frescoes on the south apse of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue".
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible

PMR233-07
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Voronet Monastery from the south east, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue".
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible

PMR233-06
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: fresco of the Last Judgement on the west facade of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue".
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible

PMR233-05
Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: the modern Orthodox church, from the churchyard.
Keywords: colourful, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque, architecture

PMR233-04
Romania, Moldavia, Cimpulung Moldovenesc: view from the window of Hotel Zimbru, with synagog in the foreground, and church behind.
Keywords: colourful, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, picturesque, architecture, panorama

PMR233-02
Romania, Cluj Napoca: Kossuth Lajos Street: modern apartment blocks share the street with Baroque churches.
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, street scene, picturesque

PMR233-01
Romania, Cluj Napoca: Orthodox Cathedral, built in 1921-33 in Romanian Byzantine style.
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, street scene

PMR232-12
Romania, Cluj Napoca: Gothic Cathedral of St. Michael, built between 1349 and 1580; a statue of Matei Corvin stands under the walls.
Keywords: colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, street scene, picturesque, county town

PMR232-11
Romania, Cluj Napoca: equestrian statue of the Hungarian King Matei Corvin by sculptor Ioan Fadrusz (1902).
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, street scene, picturesque, county town, monument, sculpture

PMR232-10
Romania, Alba, Aiud: fortified church or citadel dating from 14th-16th centuries, which provided protection for the townspeople in times of danger.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, picturesque

PMR232-09
Romania, Alba, Teius: decoratively tiled house.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, street scene, picturesque

PMR232-07
Romania, Arad, Lipova: the Baroque church with intriguing onion dome (or spire?)
Keywords: colourful, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, street scene, picturesque

PMR232-03
Greece: the fishing village of Parga, on the west coast, just south of Corfu.
Keywords: culture, architecture, picturesque, colourful, bay, jetty

PMR231-12
Greece, Olympia: Exedra of Herodes Attikus with twin fountains (right), and the few remaining columns of the Temple of Hera (behind).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, Olympic Games

PMR231-11
Greece, Olympia: the original Olympic Stadium, where the first games were held, in (or before) 776 BC. Only the Hellanodikai, or judges, had seats, on the podium centre right. 30-40,000 spectators found places on the grass. The track is 600 (Greek) feet long.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, Olympic Games

PMR231-10
Greece, Olympia: remains of the Bouleuterion or Olympic Senate Building, with Judas tree in full blossom.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, Olympic Games

PMR231-08
Greece, Olympia: row of columns on one side of the square Palaestra, the training area for boxing, wrestling, jumping, etc., ...
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, O...

PMR231-03
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. Courtyard of the Pantanassia Monastery, which is still active (1986).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR231-02
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. Metropolis Church with Judas tree, yellow spurge and Asphodel in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument, colourful, wind flowers, spring

PMR231-01
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. View of the Great Hall, on the first floor of the Palace of the Despots.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-09
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. Ruins of the Palace of the Despots, the rulers of Byzantine Mistra, with the snow-capped Taygetos Mountains behind.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-08
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. View over the Metropolis Church (ca. 1330) with adjoining museum and Bishop's Palace.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-07
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. Monemvasia Gate on the left, with a view over Metropolis Church, the main church in Mistra, dating from about 1330.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-06
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. yzantine Church of Agii Theodori, erected in1296 on the pattern of Dafni; the oldest church in Mistra.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-05
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. View over the Byzantine Church of Afendiko, built in 1310, the largest church in Mistra.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-04
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak. View of the Byzantine Church of Agii Theodori with Judas tree in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR230-02
Greece: Mistra, a Byzantine town founded by the Franks in 1249, straggles up the hillside to the protecting fortress on the peak.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, heritage, monument

PMR229-12
Greece, Tiryns: possibly older than Mycenae, the acropolis at Tiryns is built from massive stones: remains of the main gate to the acropolis (compare with the lion gate at Mycenae).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-11
Greece, Tiryns: possibly older than Mycenae, the acropolis at Tiryns is built from massive stones: a vaulted gallery along the eastern casemates.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-10
Greece, Tiryns: possibly older than Mycenae, the acropolis at Tiryns is built from massive stones: a vaulted gallery along the southern casemates.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-06
Greece, Epidauros: the colossal amphitheatre, seating 14,000 spectators, was built at the beginning of the 3rd century BC. It possesses remarkable acoustics - a coin dropped at the centre can be clearly heard throughout the amphitheatre.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-03
Greece, Mycenae: the famous Lion Gate, entrance to the Acropolis, dating back to 1350-30 BC, seen from the approach, The carving of the lions in Cretan work.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-02
Greece, Mycenae: six royal tombs, arranged in a circle,were excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876 and yielded many valuable artefacts.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR229-01
Greece, Mycenae: the famous Lion Gate, entrance to the Acropolis, dating back to 1350-30 BC, seen from above. The carving of the lions in Cretan work.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR228-10
Greece, Mycenae: entrance to the so-called Tomb of Agamemnon, a beehive-shaped chamber 13.2 metres high and 14.5 metres wide and dating back to about 1330 BC, in the Bronze Age.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR228-09
Greece, Old Corinth: view of the Agora and Temple of Apollo from the west, with the Gulf of Corinth in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR228-08
Greece, Old Corinth: overgrown basins of the Peirene Springs, with the Temple of Apollo on the hill in the background
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR228-06
Greece, Old Corinth: Temple of Apollo, one of the earliest temples known, dating from 550-525 BC.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR228-04
Greece, Corinth Canal, 6343 metres long and 23 metres wide, begun by Nero in 67 BC, but completed only in 1893.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, waterway

PMR228-03
Greece, Eleusis Museum: Greek sarcophagus with finely carved hunting scene.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR228-02
Greece, Cape Sounion: sunset over the sea, seen from the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, seascape, dusk, dramatic, calm, peaceful

PMR228-01
Greece, Cape Sounion: Temple of Poseidon (Neptune), completed about 440 BC, by the same builder as the Temple of Hephaistos.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR227-06
Greece, Athens: the National Archeological Museum, the world's leading nuseum for Greek antiquities.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR227-04
Greece, Athens: Keramikos Graveyard: this dog guards the grave of Lysimachides of Acharnae. More modest gravestones in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR227-03
Greece, Athens: Keramikos Graveyard: a bull on a column marks the grave of Dionysios Kollytos (died about 345 BC).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR227-02
Greece, Athens: remains of the courtyard of the Roman Agora, with the Propylaeum on the far side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR227-01
Greece, Athens: Tower of the Winds, in the Roman Agora, decorated with figures representing the winds from 8 compass points. Built in the 1st century BC to contain an ingenious water clock designed by Andronikus Kyrrhestes.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-12
Greece, Athens: Grand Metropolis Church, prime church of the Greek Orthodox religion, completed in 1855. To its right, its predecessor, the Small Metropolis Church, diminutive by comparison, a beautifully ornamented Byzantine church dating from the 12th century.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-11
Greece, Athens: Stoa of Attalus, reconstructed by American archeologists between 1949 and 1953. The original was a foundation of King Attalus II of Pergamon, completed in 138 BC.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-10
Greece, Athens: west front of the Temple of Hephaistos (Vulcan), also called Theseion, completed in 444 BC, standing in the Greek Agora.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-08
Greece, Athens: view of the Acropolis from the north-west with flowering shrubs and Judas tree in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-07
Greece, Athens: view of the Greek Agora site, with the Stoa of Attalus, with Lykabettos Hill in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-06
Greece, Athens: statue of the Emperor Hadrian wearing ornate cuirass, in the Greek Agora.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-05
Greece, Athens: Temple of Hephaistos (Vulcan), also called Theseion, completed in 444 BC, standing in the Greek Agora.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-01
Greece, Athens: Byzanine Church of the Apostles, built in 11th century on the site of a Roman Nympheum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-12
Greece, Athens: students selling artefacts in front of the university, which lies between the Academy of Science and National Library.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-10
Greece, Athens: some of the figures adorning the Academy of Science on Panepistimiou (street) designed by Danish architect Theophil Hansen.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-08
Greece, Athens: statue of Ionnis Andreou Varvakis (1745-1825), a Greek hero, in the National Gardens.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-07
Greece, Athens: Zappeion, the exhibition centre, with Judas tree in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-06
Greece, Athens: Olympieion. a temple of Zeus, begun in 175 BC by Antiochos IV of Syria and completed by Hadrian in 132 AD. In the distance: the Acropolis, from the south east.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-05
Greece, Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon from the Philopappos Monument, with the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the nearest corner. The Hill of Lykabettos in the distance.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-04
Greece, Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon from the Philopappos Monument, with the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the nearest corner.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-03
Greece, Athens: Theatre of Dionysos from the Acropolis. It dates back to the 6th century BC but was rebuilt many times. It provided seating for about 17,000 spectators.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-02
Greece, Athens: west front of the Parthenon. It was built between 447 and 432 BC by Phydias.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-01
Greece, Athens: view of the Parthenon from the Propylaeum. It was built between 447 and 432 BC by Phydias.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR223-06
Greece, Thessaloniki: the promenade, with the historic White Tower in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR223-04
Greece, Thessaloniki: Basilica of St. Demetrios, rebuilt 1926-48 aftrer a fire, using the original masonry.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, church, religion

PMR223-03
Greece, Thessaloniki: the Arch of Galerius, erected in 303 AD to commemorate the victory of the Roman Emperor over the Persians.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, ruin, monument, Graeco-Roman, masonry

PMR222-09
Austria, Styria: Lake Leopoldstein, looking west, with the Erzberg Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, industrial, mining, architecture

PMR222-07
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: view of the workings of the Erzberg from the outskirts of the mining town.
Keywords: industrial, mining, architecture, raw materials, excavation

PMR222-06
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: picturesque square in the mining town, with Mount Pfaffenstein towering in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, industrial, mining, architecture

PMR222-04
Austria, Styria, Leoben: Rathaus (Town Hall) in the main square.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, architecture, Baroque

PMR222-03
Austria, Styria, Leoben: the toll tower (1280) and the church of St. Francis Xavier (1660-5) behind the bridge over the River Mur.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, architecture

PMR218-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Füssen im Allgäu:
a street in the old town.
Keywords: architecture, gables, cobbled street, geraniums, historic, picturesque,Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR218-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain

PMR218-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. View of the Palace facade from the gardens, with colourful flower beds in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, gardens, grounds, park, fountain

PMR218-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The Latona Fountain and colourful flowerbeds.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, grounds, park, gardens

PMR217-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: part of a four-sided complex of farm buildings, including the farmhouse, dating from the 18th century. The dove cote was dded about 1930.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert

PMR217-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: the "bee house", built in 1889, contains numerous built-in bee hives. It was in use up until 1972.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert

PMR217-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: Renaissance courtyard in Schloss Amerang, the oldest surviving courtyard surrounded by three storeys ofarched galleries, and a popular venue for concerts.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert, palace, castle

PMR217-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rosenheim: buildings surrounding the shopping precinct, with the tower of the parish church; St. Nikolaus (a conversion from the Gothic)
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR217-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rosenheim: The Mittertor, sole surviving town gate and oldest building in the town. Before 1350 it was the eastern gate to the town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR217-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: confluence of the Rivers Danube (centre) and the Ilz (right) and the town skyline.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR217-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: view of the town and River Inn from the Klosterberg, showing the Town Hall, St. Michael's Church and, on the far side of the river, the Convent of Mariahilf.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: view of the River Inn from the Mariahilf Convent, with the cathedral, Bishops' Palace and Maria Bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the immaculate convent church of Mariahilf, high above the River Inn. The Baroque tower-domes date from 1665.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: confluence of the Rivers Danube (left) and Inn (right). The different coloured waters flow side by side for several hundred metres beforemerging. View fron "Dreiflüsse-eck" ("three-river-point")
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Upper Fortress and Lower Fortress (connected by private stairway), standind between the Rivers Danube (foreground) and Ilz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the promenade on the River Inn and the Schaibling Tower (1481).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: a corner in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Veste Oberhaus (Upper Fortress) built in 1219 by Bishop Ulrich II, towers over the Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Town Hall tower (1893), with a glimpse of th River Danube beyond.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: St. Stephen's Cathedral from the cathedral square, with statue of King Maximilian I of Bavaria. The cathedral contains the world's largest organ (1985), with 17,300 pipes and 231 registers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port, music

PMR216-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: houses lining the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Old Cattle Market and tower of the Baroque St. Paul's Church (1678).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR215-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: promenade and quay on the River Inn (formerly used in the salt trade) with St. Michael's Church and the Schaibling Tower (1481) behind.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR215-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the cathedral and old bishops' palace from the Maria Bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR215-09
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: a few of the votive plaques lining the walls and roof of the galleries surrounding the Holy Chapel (8th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-08
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Baroque Church of St. Magdalena, and the Stiftskirche (Parish Church)(late Gothic) with the little Holy Chapel (8th century) in front. View from the far side of the vast square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-07
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Holy Chapel, dating from the 8th century, visited by half a million pilgrims every year.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR214-12
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: yellow water lily buds on the margins of the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style, with the chateau and village in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-11
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista across the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style, with the Isle of Poplars in the distance. In the south it links with the river Launette.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-10
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: the village of Ermenonville with statue of Rousseau and one of the mediaeval towers used for collecting tolls when this was rhe only road through the marshes which covered this area of Ermenonville.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape, rural

PMR214-09
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: moss-encrusted statue of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the centre of Ermenonville.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape, sculpture

PMR214-07
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: trees reflected in the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-06
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista across the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-05
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: Rousseau's tomb on the Isle of Poplars in the Jean Jacques Rousseau Park, with the chateau in the distance. Rousseau spent the last six weeks of his life here, dying on 2nd July 1778 of apoplexy.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-04
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: Rousseau's tomb on the Isle of Poplars in the Jean Jacques Rousseau Park, with the chateau in the distance. Rousseau spent the last six weeks of his life here, dying on 2nd July 1778 of apoplexy.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-03
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-02
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: facade of the chateau, with reflections in the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-01
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: part of the chateau from the edge of the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR212-11
France: Church of Our Lady of L'Epine, late Gothic, completed in 1527, in the village of L'Epine near Chalons-sur-Marne.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, Catholic, religion

PMR212-07
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Old Jewish Cemetery contains about 12,000 gravestones, the oldest dated 1439.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, burial ground

PMR212-06
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Church of St. James, dating from 1232: stucco relief over the main portal by the Italian, Ottavio Mosto.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR212-05
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Town Hall, dating from the 14th century. Expansion resulted in the progressive take-over of adjoining houses until the whole row was incorporated. The famous horologe in the base of the tower dates from early 15th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR212-04
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Old Town Square, the centre of old Prague, with the John Huss memorial (1915) and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, built to plans of Ignaz Dienzenhofer in 1732-35.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, cobblestones, UNESCO

PMR212-03
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Powder Tower, dating from 1475, once one of the city's principal gates, now badly in need of cleaning, stands at the entrance to the Place of the Republic.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, tram, UNESCO

PMR212-02
Czechoslovakia, Prague: modern sculpture of a woman in the new (1985) pedestrian precinct adjoining the theatre.
Keywords: national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, monument, statue, UNESCO

PMR212-01
Czechoslovakia, Prague: National Theatre, architect Josef Zitek, completed in 1881, now fully renovated, inside and out, confronted by a modern all-glass facade.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, opera house, UNESCO

PMR211-05
Israel, Akko: caravanserai Khan al-Umdan with watering place for camels in the centre of the courtyard. The clocktower (sans clock!) was added in 1906.
Keywords: Acre, galleries, arches, architecture, historic, security

PMR210-07
Israel, Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock, built on the site of the third Jewish temple by Kalif Abd el-Malik between 687 and 691 AD, remains basically as it was built. The cladding is marble below and Persian faience tiles above. Chapel of Ascension (under restoration) in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Muslim, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, architecture, colourful, perfection

PMR210-02
Israel, Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock, built on the site of the third Jewish temple by Kalif Abd el-Malik between 687 and 691 AD, remains basically as it was built. The cladding is marble below and Persian faience tiles above.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Muslim, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, architecture, colourful, perfection, mosque

PMR210-01
Israel, Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock, built on the site of the third Jewish temple by Kalif Abd el-Malik between 687 and 691 AD, remains basically as it was built. The cladding is marble below and Persian faience tiles above.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Muslim, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, architecture, colourful, perfection, mosque

PMR209-03
Israel, Bethlehem: the sumptuously furnished Syrian Orthodox Church with its high belltower.
Keywords: street scene, architecture, Christian, prayer, picturesque, historic

PMR-D4036
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: view of the city from the revolving restaurant of the Jin Jiang Hotel, with Beijing Road (right).
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, metropolitan, panorama, urban, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey, construction, Han

PMR-D4035
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: view of the city from the revolving restaurant of the Jin Jiang Hotel.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, metropolitan, panorama, urban, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey, construction

PMR-D4034
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: night view of the city from the revolving restaurant of the Jin Jiang Hotel.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, picturesque, metropolitan, panorama, urban, lights, illumination, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey

PMR-D4014
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large residence with a semi-circular fountain pool containing figures of the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac, architecture

PMR-D4000
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3999
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3998
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with Chinese lanterns reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3997
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with the lanterns of a restaurant and a traditional bridge reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3996
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences, their lights reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3995
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3994
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3993
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3992
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3988
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the French Concession, centre of night life, after dark.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, red light area

PMR-D3987
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3986
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the illuminated Orient Pearl Tower in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3985
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3984
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3983
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3982
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3981
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: illuminated boat on the Huangpo River with the lights of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3980
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3979
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3978
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: strollers on the promenade at night with the floodlit Bund in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, floodlit

PMR-D3977
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with the Bank of China building and green-domed former Cathay Hotel.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, floodlit

PMR-D3976
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3975
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: illuminated boat on the Huangpo River with the lights of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3974
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3973
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3970
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: traditional buildings with wooden facades and Chinese roofs in Yuyuan Bazaar area.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, historic, heritage, shopping, tourist area

PMR-D3969
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: traditional buildings with wooden facades and Chinese roofs in Yuyuan Bazaar area.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, historic, heritage

PMR-D3967
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: mandarin figure in Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, statue, sculpture

PMR-D3966
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: boulder marking the entrance to Yuyuan Garden, originally laid out in 1577.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis

PMR-D3956
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A colourful shrine to a Chinese martial figure.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3955
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A gilded figure of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, with 1000 arms.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, colourful

PMR-D3954
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A grotto of fantastic shapes, at the end of the temple lake.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3953
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The statue of Sakyamuni, a present from the King of Thailand.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3952
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The colourful and highly decorated wooden building has been restored many times in its history.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3951
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections

PMR-D3950
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Reflections in the temple lake, with the wooded hillside beyond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3949
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections

PMR-D3948
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3947
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The impressive entrance to the grounds.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3946
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: good quality fresh fruit can be bought from roadside vendors.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, trade, enterprise

PMR-D3945
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: one of the surviving historic wooden buildings in the old quarter.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, street scene, shops, trade, colourful, bargains

PMR-D3944
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: kittens for sale in the Plant and Animal Market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, appealing, cute, miaou!

PMR-D3943
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: kittens for sale in the Plant and Animal Market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, appealing, cute

PMR-D3942
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: unknown memorial monument in an enclosure near the market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3941
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: baby tortoises for sale in the Plant and Animal Market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, appealing

PMR-D3940
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: puppies for sale in the Plant and Animal Market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, appealing, cute

PMR-D3939
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: hedgehogs for sale in the Plant and Animal Market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, appealing, cute

PMR-D3938
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: a colourful pedestrian street near the market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3936
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: a busy pedestrian precinct near the market.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, colourful

PMR-D3935
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: some older buildings in a quiet street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3934
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: memorial to part of the old city, long since demolished.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, monument

PMR-D3933
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: view along the Panlong River with some of the high-rise buildings in the centre.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3932
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: caged birds for sale on the street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, pets, songbirds

PMR-D3931
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: some of the high-rise buildings in the modern centre of the city which has more than 3 million citizens.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3930
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: some of the high-rise buildings in the modern centre of the city which has more than 3 million citizens.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3904
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: giant gongs in the town park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, architecture

PMR-D3903
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: modern housing overlooking the town park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, picturesque, Kam, architecture, homes , dwellings

PMR-D3902
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: a handsome modern "Wind and Rain" ("Fengyu") covered wooden bridge spans the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, woodworkers, skills, architecture, carpenters

PMR-D3901
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: a handsome modern "Wind and Rain" ("Fengyu") covered wooden bridge spans the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, woodworkers, skills, architecture, carpenters

PMR-D3896
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: colourful local costumes displayed for sale in the store.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, clothes, frocks, dresses, fashion, models, souvenirs

PMR-D3894
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: bundles of drying rice on a bridge-rail, with the historic wooden houses in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3893
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3892
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the "Drum Tower" and square from the top floor of the hotel.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3891
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: drying the black, hammered cloth and various carpets on a bridge on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3890
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: one of the "Wind and Rain" covered bridges over the river, with the "Drum Tower" in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3889
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: colourful dragons adorn the front of the "Drum Tower".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3888
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the "Drum Tower", reflected in the pool.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3887
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: a weir raises the level of the river to provide reflections of the wooden buildings.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3886
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the pedestrian boardwalk follows the stream into the centre of the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3885
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the old wooden buildings from a bridge over the stream.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3884
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: one of the youngest members of the Dong community.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, child, boy, toddler

PMR-D3883
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the old wooden buildings from a bridge over the stream.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3882
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: a local artisan, weaving a basket.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, handicrafts, basketry, skills

PMR-D3881
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background. With the stage, or podium, in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain

PMR-D3880
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain

PMR-D3879
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: woman washing beansprouts in a bowl.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, food

PMR-D3878
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the traditional black cloth being hammered to produce a gloss. After many hours of hammering and washing, the value increases accordingly.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, artisan, textiles, clothing

PMR-D3877
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the "Drum Tower" reflected in the town pool, with rice drying in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3875
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3874
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3873
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river, where they are mirrored in the water.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3872
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3871
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3870
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3869
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3866
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: handsome traditional buildings at the entrance to the village, with wooded hills as a backdrop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, pagodas

PMR-D3865
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the main road flies past the village on a lofty viaduct.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, bridge, engineering, construction

PMR-D3863
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: colourfully-dressed Miao woman with baskets on a carrying-pole.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3862
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden grain stores, mounted on stilts.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, woodworkers

PMR-D3861
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: red peppers drying in the sun, behind, the rolling countryside disappearing into the mist.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, landscape, colourful

PMR-D3860
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden houses, clustered on a steep hill.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, woodworkers

PMR-D3859
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: the rice harvest drying on high racks.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3858
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: one of the village hunters, dressed in black, hammered cloth.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3857
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: one of the village hunters, dressed in black, hammered cloth, with his ancient muzzle-loading gun.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3856
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: young Miao girl with colourful dress.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3855
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden building on the village square, with drying rice and cotton.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3854
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: pretty Miao girl wearing the traditional black, hammered cloth jacket.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3853
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses in a terrace, drying clothes,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3852
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, two women washing onions.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3851
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying material, piled-up logs, cooking rice in a wok.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3850
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, drying cotton, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3849
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3848
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: entrance to the bull-coursing arena.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, colourful

PMR-D3846
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: the "Drum Tower" traditionally serves as an assembly hall in Dong villages, where the citizens are summoned by a beaten drum.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3845
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: closer view of the intricate patterns formed by inlaid pebble-work in the town square.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, palm trees

PMR-D3844
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: upward view inside the "Drum Tower" gives an idea of the woodwork skills of the Dong constructors.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3843
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: intricate patterns formed by inlaid pebble-work in the town square. Drying rice on frames in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, palm trees

PMR-D3842
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: late afternoon view of the town square with rice-drying stands on the far side.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, dragon, palm trees

PMR-D3840
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: bundles of rice, drying in the sun, on the front of a house in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3839
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the newer houses in the Dong village are brick-built. Reflections in the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3838
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with stream and signpost in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3837
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: harvesting rice in the fields of the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam, crop, grain

PMR-D3836
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: view of the Dong village, with its traditional wooden houses and two "Drum Towers".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3835
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long..
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3834
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: cultivated fields in the middle of the Dong village, with the roof of a wayside pavilion in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3832
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden house with restaurant on the ground floor, in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3831
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: ricefields, with, behind, the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3830
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: Cheng Yang International Hotel, of traditional wooden construction.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3829
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background at the foot of the hill terraces, and rice field in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3828
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the village square, in use for drying rice.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3827
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: cultivated land in the centre of the Dong village is heavily cropped.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3825
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: a tourist group crossing the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, on the right.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3824
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village reflected in the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3823
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3822
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3821
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long..
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3820
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3819
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the village square, in use for drying grain, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall at the rear.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3817
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional wooden houses in the Dong village, with rice field in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, crop, cultivation, Kam

PMR-D3816
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3813
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. The waterwheel in the foreground supplies the irregation system.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3811
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional wooden houses on the outskirts of the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3810
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3809
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3808
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3807
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3806
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: waterside houses reflected in the River Rong in early-morning mist.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, reflections

PMR-D3805
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3804
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: wooden houses of the Yao people, who are traditional woodworkers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, architecture, dwellings, homes

PMR-D3799
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Longsheng: typical housing, near the lower cable-car station.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, topography, extraordinary, breathtaking, spectacular, architecture, aerial view

PMR-D3666
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3665
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3664
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3663
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3662
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3661
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: students from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3660
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tray of drying red peppers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3659
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: amusing clay masks hanging over a shop window.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3658
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tableau celebrating a panda centenary near the entrance to the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3606
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage, miniature, dwarf

PMR-D3587
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): anglers on the bank of the Xin'an Jiang River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, fishing, angling, hobbies

PMR-D3586
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River in traditional style.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3585
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3584
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): chinese lantern under a shop's name.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3583
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): carved wooden facade in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3582
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: early morning sun on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3581
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: childrens' attraction.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3580
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: historic corner shop with Wan Chang Gateway Pavilion behind.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3579
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: the pagoda, open to visitors.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3578
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: the pagoda, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3577
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels and shops, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3576
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels, on the narrow main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3575
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient wooden residences, some in use as hotels, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3574
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: figure of the god "Guan" in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, statue, sculpture, religion

PMR-D3573
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: riverside cafes, with pagoda in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3572
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: sightseeing boat on the Xishi River, with a crop of mauve-flowered plants being harvested in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, colourful

PMR-D3570
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the stunted feet of a girl, victim of the former "foot binding" custom, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3569
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the former "foot binding" custom to stunt the growth of the feet of adolescent girls, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3568
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3567
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: cormorants used for fishing on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3566
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3565
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River with ancient wooden residences in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3564
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3563
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3562
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: reflections of traditional pavilions in the lotus lake.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3561
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage, miniature, dwarf

PMR-D3560
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage, miniature, dwarf

PMR-D3559
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: traditional belvedere pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3558
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: belvedere pavilion overlooking lotus lake.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3557
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: belvedere pavilion surrounded by lotus plants.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3556
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: lotus-filled lake with pagoda in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3555
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bridge over a stream.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3554
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: colourful flowerbeds surround a pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3553
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: lotus leaves reflected in a lake.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3552
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3551
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges

PMR-D3550
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges

PMR-D3549
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3548
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3547
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3545
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: restored city wall with statue of one of the builders of the Kaiser Canal.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, defence, fortification, monument, sculpture

PMR-D3544
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: restored city wall with gateway to the canal quayside.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, defence, fortification

PMR-D3543
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: some of the bonsai trees in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3542
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a classical miniature rock garden with pool and bonsai trees.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3541
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a classical miniature rock garden with bonsai trees.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3540
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: bonsai trees, part of a large collection in the walled garden.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3539
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a classical miniature rock garden with bonsai trees.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3538
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a bonsai tree, part of a large collection.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3537
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a bonsai tree, part of a large collection.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3536
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a striking circular sheet of marble with patterning resembling Huang Shan Mountains.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, polished stone, minerals, Mineralogy, lithology

PMR-D3535
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: tea room with traditional furnishings.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO

PMR-D1158
Peoples' Republic of China, Shanghai: modern residential blocks.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1147
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: allegorical statue based on the socialist painting "All the land is red", set off with colourful flower beds.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture, monument

PMR-D3348
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Rathaus (Town Hall) and Market Place with its colourful rose gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3534
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View from the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm I der Große, and spires of the Market Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3533
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View from the Great Hall, of the equestrian statue of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa with the twin spires of the Market Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3532
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View from the terrace, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm I der Große in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3531
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. Droschke on the approach.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3530
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3529
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed houses, the nearest one with traditional slate cladding on the facade, in a street of cobblestones in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3528
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: narrow cobbled street, An der Gose, with terraces of timber-frames houses on both sides.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3527
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3526
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse, with the tower of the Frankenberger Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3525
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Peterstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3524
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3523
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3522
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3521
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: terrace of timber-framed houses in the Kettenstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3520
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: semi-detached timber-frame houses, one with ornate slate-cladding, a local tradition.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3519
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed Hotel Goldener Stern in the Bäringerstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3518
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: colourfully decorated facade of a building in the old quarter with the date 1606.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3517
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: colourfully decorated timber-frame houses in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3516
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1450 and faces the Marktplatz with its five arcades. On the second floor are lavishly furnished council chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3515
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Baroque figures of various emperors adorn the facade of the Kaiserworth (1494), originally the guildhouse of the tailors and cloth-traders.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3514
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: street-cafe in the Marktplatz with the arcades of the 15th century Rathaus (Town Hall) on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3513
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: decorated facade of a timber-framed house, Markt 10.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3512
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: timber-framed building which was formerly the Registry Office, originally part of a monastery. To the right the remains of the Rosentor, one of the four orignal town gates.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3511
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: twin towers of Romanesque Market Church of St. Cosmos and St. Damien, completed in 1150 and later extended.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3510
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Schuhhof, the oldest square in Goslar, where the shoemakers had their shops and guildhouse.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3509
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: fountain, surmounted by a golden eagle with outstretched wings (the heraldic symbol of Goslar) in the centre of the Marktplatz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3508
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Heilig Kreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3507
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Gothic church of St. Lamberti (1474) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3506
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Marktplatz from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3505
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the fountain in the Marktplatz, surmounted by a watch-guard, is also a post-war reconstruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3504
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rokokohaus (1757) with stucco-work facade sandwiched between the timber-framed Stadtschänke (1666) and the Wollenwebergildehaus (Wool-weavers' Guildhouse) (ca. 1600) on the Marktplatz. All rebuilt after wartime destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3503
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Marktplatz, dating from 1268-90 but frequently modernised and extended.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3502
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St. Godehard (1133-1172), one of the few remaining Romanesque churches which has retained its original appearance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3501
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Wernerscheshaus (1606), one of the best examples of timber-frame building which escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3500
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the nave of St. Godehard (1133-1172), one of the few remaining Romanesque church interiors which has retained its original appearance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3499
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: ornate facade of a timber-frame house dated 1548.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3498
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3497
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: memorial to the synagog on Lappenberg Hill which was burnt down on the night of 9/10th November 1938.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3496
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3495
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Knollenstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3494
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Kehrwiederturm ("Return-again-tower"), dating from the 15th century, is the sole remaining tower of the original town's defences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3493
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Kehrwiederturm ("Return-again-tower"), dating from the 15th century, is the sole remaining tower of the original town's defences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3492
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3491
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3490
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: timber-frame houses in Kesslerstrasse which largely escaped war-damage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3489
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene (Adam and Eve) on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3488
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3487
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3486
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), 4.72 m. high, were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3485
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Top of the bronze Column of Christ (1020) showing scenes from his life, after Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3484
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. The nave, with the bronze font in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3483
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Legend says that the "1000-year Rose Bush" was the cause of the building of the first cathedral in 9th century .
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3482
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Cloisters, with the "1000-year Rose Bush" on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3481
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Statue of the Virgin and Child (ca. 1260).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3480
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Bronze christening font of Wilbernus, ca. 1225.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3479
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the south transept and tower over the crossing.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3478
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the west tower and south chapel windows.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3477
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3476
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Eastern side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree with Mary (top) as the "new Eve".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3475
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Western side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree from Adam and Eve (bottom) onwards.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3474
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church, after receiving a splinter of the True Cross from Emperor Otto III on 15th January 993.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

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-D3472
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. View of thje nave from the west. The renowned ceiling frescos depict Christ's family tree going back to Adam and Eve.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3471
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. View of the Romanesque galleries on the north side of the east transept.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3470
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3469
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Closer view of the west transept and towers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3468
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Renaissance Oriel dating from 1591 on the 14th century Tempelhaus in the Marktplatz, completely reconstructed after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3467
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Gothic Knochenhaueramtshaus with Renaissance decoration (1529) and the smaller Bäckeramtshaus (1825) nearer the camera, both in the Marktplatz which was totally destroyed in the war.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3466
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the 14th century Tempelhaus in the Marktplatz, with its Renaissance Oriel dating from 1591, completely reconstructed after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3465
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Wedekindhaus in the Marktplatz, dating from 1598, but completely rebuilt after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3464
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Green Citadel designed by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and completed in 2005.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR-D3463
Germany, Saxony, Colditz: the castle (Schloss Colditz) seen from the town below. The site has been built on since the 11th century, but the present building was erected in 1577-91.
Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany, architecture, culture, national heritage

PMR-D3444
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: Marketplace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3436
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Rathaus (Town Hall) was built in Renaissance style in 1698 and replaced an earlier building, destroyed in the 30-years war. It occupies the south side of the market place.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3433
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Johanniskirche (St. John's Church) dates back to the 10th century, but has been destroyed four times and each time rebuilt. The church took on its present form in the late 17th century but was again destroyed by enemy action in 1944/5. Rebuilt in 1980s, the building is now used as a concert hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3432
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Magdeburger Reiter (Rider) (1240), the first equestrian statue north of the Alps.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, monument, horse-rider

PMR-D3431
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the Magdeburger Reiter (Rider) (1240), the first equestrian statue north of the Alps.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, monument, horse-rider

PMR-D3430
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Romanesque Gothic nave of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 12-13th century. The monastery itself was founded by Augustinian monks in 1015.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, vaulting

PMR-D3429
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: cloisters of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 1129-1200, showing the Romanesque column capitals in more detail.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3428
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Romanesque cloisters of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 1129-1200, with the Tonsure Chapel protruding into the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3427
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Two of the five "foolish virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3426
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of Emperor Otto the Great, dating from about 1310, high on the west facade.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3425
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. A horizontal, carved stone gargoyle of a kneeling man near the cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, sculpture, water-spout

PMR-D3424
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. East wing of the Romanesque cloisters
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3423
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Gothic South Transept, with the "Tonsure Chapel" at its foot.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3422
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The high Gothic nave, looking east, with the porphyry font, which probably goes back to the Ottonian cathedral, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3421
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Miracle-working "black" Madonna and Child dating from about 1280, in the south aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3420
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The five "foolish virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3419
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The five "wise virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3418
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Two of the five "wise virgins" (New Testament parable) in the Paradise Porch, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3417
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Magdeburg Monument, carved by Ernst Barlach in 1929 for this site.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3416
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The last resting place of Emperor Otto I who died in 973, in the sanctuary.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3415
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Reclining bronze memorial to Archbishop Friedrich von Wettin who died in 1152, in the ambulatory.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3414
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Bronze memorial to Archbishop Wichmann von Seeburg who died in 1192, in the ambulatory.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3413
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of St. Catherine, one of the cathedral's patrons, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3412
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of "black" St. Maurice, one of the cathedral's patrons, dating from about 1250.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3411
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Carved oak misericords in the choir stalls, probably dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3410
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Noah's Ark and the flood, depicted on the pulpit.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3409
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figures of Adam and Eve on the pulpit.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3408
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of the Apostle Paul, supporting the pulpit.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3407
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Statue of Empess Edith, wife of Otto I (?) in the west portal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3406
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The magnificent Gothic west portal (echoes of Strasbourg?) surmounted by the figure of Emperor Otto I.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3405
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: modern buildings on the west side of the Domplatz, with fountains in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3404
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was this cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. View across the Domplatz (Cathedral Square).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3403
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: facade of the Baroque Landtag (1724, rebuilt after war damage), seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, with its rich decoration.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3402
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: view of the Baroque Landtag (1724), seat of government of Saxony-Anhalt, with fountains in the Domplatz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3401
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The east end of the choir, with ambulatory, apse and dwarf gallery, has a powerful effect.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3400
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was this cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The towers were completed in 1520.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3399
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the west towers of the Romanesque Church of Our Lady, dating from the 11th century, currently undergoing restoration.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3398
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: innovative modern apartment block near the Church of Our Lady, with modern bronze figures in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, block of flats, unusual, striking

PMR-D3397
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: this part of the 11th-century Monastery of Our Lady is home to the Museum of Modern Art.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3396
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: part of the Green Citadel designed by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and completed in 2005.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR-D3395
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: facades on theTröndlinring, with the Continental Reformed Church on the right.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, modern

PMR-D3394
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Mendebrunnen (fountain) in Augustusplatz, dating from the 1880s, the only survivor from pre-war times. Behind, the rebuilt Augusteum and Paulinum, home of the university.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, modern, monument, obelisk

PMR-D3393
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the Mendebrunnen (fountain) in Augustusplatz, dating from the 1880s, the only survivor from pre-war times. Behind, the rebuilt Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, modern, monument, obelisk

PMR-D3392
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Gothic nave of the church of St. Afra, which was originally founded in the 11th century.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, sacral, Catholic

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-D3390
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: cathedral towers, soaring over the rooftops of the lower town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3389
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: cathedral towers, soaring over the rooftops of the lower town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3388
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Market Place, with Rathaus (Town Hall) and neo-Renaissance facade of the Hirschhaus.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3387
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Schlossberg, with Amtsstufen (steps) up to the Domplatz (Cathedral Square).
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3386
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: Renaissance facades on the Market Place
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3385
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: cathedral towers, soaring over the rooftops of the lower town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3384
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: cathedral towers, soaring over the rooftops of the lower town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3383
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: pitched roofs of the mediaeval houses on the Burgstrasse from the top of a cathedral tower.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3382
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg and Domplatz (Cathedral Square) from the top of a cathedral tower.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3381
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the mediaeval streets of the lower town and the River Elbe from the top of a cathedral tower.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, panorama

PMR-D3380
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: a ruminative stone figure as a gorgoyle looks down from a tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, statue, stone-carving

PMR-D3379
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: an eagle as a gargoyle overlooks the River Elbe from a tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3378
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg, former home of the House of Wettin, was built between 1472 and 1525 in Late Gothic style. It housed the famous porcelain factory from 1710 to 1865 but is now home to an extensive museum.
Here: the spiral staircase, adorning the facade, is regarded as a model of its kind.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

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-D3376
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the east bank of the River Elbe with the two bridges, from the tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3375
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Cathedral, begun in 1260 but much altered, is known for its pure Gothic style.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3374
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the "Burgberg" with Albrechtsburg and Cathedral from the lower town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3373
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the "Burgberg" with Albrechtsburg and Cathedral from the River Elbe, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3372
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the "Burgberg" with Albrechtsburg and Cathedral from the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3371
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Town Hall (Rathaus), a fine Late-Gothic building on the Market Place.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3370
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Schlossbrücke, Mitteltor (bridge and Middle Gate) was originally mediaeval but was rebuilt in 1875.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3369
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the former Bisop's Palace on the "Burgberg".
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, Gothic

PMR-D3368
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Albrechtsburg, former home of the House of Wettin, was built between 1472 and 1525 in Late Gothic style. It housed the famous porcelain factory from 1710 to 1865 but is now home to an extensive museum.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3351
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Rathaus (Town Hall) and Market Place with its colourful rose gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3350
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Market Place with historic inn "Zur alten Post" and colourful rose gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3349
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Stolpen: Market Place with its historic mediaeval milestone and inn "Zur alten Post".
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, architecture, mediaeval, historic, colourful

PMR-D3337
Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: Rathaus (Town Hall) in Rathausplatz, designed by Carl Friedrich Schinkel in 1840-45 in Italian palazzo style.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture

PMR-D3336
Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: Rathaus (Town Hall) in Rathausplatz, designed by Carl Friedrich Schinkel in 1840-45 in Italian palazzo style.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture

PMR-D3335
Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: tower of the Johanneum and handsome oriel on the corner of Bauzner Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture, street scene

PMR-D3334
Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: part of the facade of the Johanniskirche (St. John's Church) from the markt.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture, street scene

PMR-D3333
Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: ancient gravestones being used to form a wall around the churchyard of the Weberkirche.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture, stone carving, burial, cemetery, memorials, in memoriam

PMR-D3332
Germany, Saxony (die Oberlausitz), Zittau: ancient gravestones being used to form a wall around the churchyard of the Weberkirche.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, architecture, stone carving, burial, cemetery, memorials, in memoriam

PMR-D3329
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the mighty Neues Zeughaus (New Armoury) (1816) through which a ramp leads from the entrance gate into the courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR-D3328
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): outer and inner entrance gates (with ramp through the New Armoury Building) to the impregnable Königstein Fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR-D3324
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): outer and inner entrance gates (with ramp) to the impregnable Königstein Fortress
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR-D3322
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room. View of the River Elbe towards Rathen.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3321
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3319
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room. Cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3318
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3283
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Upper (Old) Castle and its rock foundation.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3282
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Upper Castle.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3281
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. Upper Courtyard with Keep in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3280
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. Lower Gate and Bergfried (Keep).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3279
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View over the rooftops of the town, with church tower in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3278
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Lower (New) Castle over the rooftops of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3277
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Lower (New) Castle over the rooftops of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3276
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View from the valley.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3275
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: view of the village with open-air cafe and timber-framed house.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Saxon Switzerland, half-timbered

PMR-D3274
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: mediaeval houses, including a timber-framed example.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Saxon Switzerland, half-timbered

PMR-D3273
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3272
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: Am Markt, with the Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) originally dating back to 1485 and the belltower of St. Marien's Church behind. This was the view captured in one of Canaletto's paintings.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, clocktower, marketplace, art

PMR-D3271
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: street cafes in Dohnaische Strasse with the "Angel" Oriel on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

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-D3269
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: mediaeval stone relief (1579) showing the Bible scene of Jonah being thrown overboard.
Keywords: historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, carving, plaque

PMR-D3268
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: the town's arms on the clocktower of the Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Market Place originally dating back to 1485.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, clocktower

PMR-D3267
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: Am Markt, with the Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) originally dating back to 1485.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, clocktower

PMR-D3266
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall) in the Market Place originally dates back to 1485.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, clocktower

PMR-D3265
Czech Republic, Cheb: the late Gothic Gabler House received its Rococo facade in the 18th century.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3264
Czech Republic, Cheb: colourful Baroque facades on Svobody Street.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3263
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with New Town Hall and clocktower and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3262
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with the spires of St. Nicholas' Church behind.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3261
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block from the west side, in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3260
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with Hercules fountain and New Town Hall with clock tower.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3259
Czech Republic, Cheb: the wooden bridge across the River Ohre, reflected in the calm waters.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, Eger

PMR-D3258
Czech Republic, Cheb: inside the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, sculpture

PMR-D3257
Czech Republic, Cheb: towers of St. Nicholas' Church, originally Romanesque style, but rebuilt many times, from the top of the Black Tower.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, Gothic, panorama

PMR-D3256
Czech Republic, Cheb: view from the top of the Black Tower of the unique Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula, part Romanesque, part Gothic, within the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, panorama

PMR-D3255
Czech Republic, Cheb: column-head in the Romanesque crypt of the Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula in the castle, which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. The second floor is Gothic in style.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, vault, columns

PMR-D3254
Czech Republic, Cheb: Romanesque crypt of the Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula in the castle, which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. The second floor is Gothic in style.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, vault, columns

PMR-D3253
Czech Republic, Cheb: the Black Tower, rising above the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Built of Black Basalt, the tower was fortified, with very thick walls and an entrance at first-floor level.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses

PMR-D3252
Czech Republic, Cheb: walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses

PMR-D3251
Czech Republic, Cheb: walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179, from the adjoining park.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses

PMR-D3250
Czech Republic, Cheb: the wooden bridge across the River Ohre, reflected in the calm waters.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3249
Czech Republic, Cheb: walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses

PMR-D3248
Czech Republic, Cheb: late Gothic houses comprising the "Spalicek" Block in King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3247
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George)von Podebrady Square, with Hercules fountain and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3246
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3245
Czech Republic, Cheb: King Jiri (George) von Podebrady Square, with Roland fountain and colourful merchants' houses.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3112
The Philippines, Samar Island: the new Biri Municipal Hall is reponsible for all the Biri islands.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, architecture, administration, headquarters

PMR-D3078
Bahrain, Muharraq: a newly renovated tradional burgher house now containing the Busaad Art Museum, based on the works of talented local artist, Ebrahim Busaad.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3077
Bahrain, Muharraq: a veteran minaret belonging to the adjacent mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, architecture

PMR-D3076
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Part of the open roof with entrance to a guest room.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3075
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A handsome guest room on the roof, open to breezes on all sides.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3074
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3073
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate inner entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3072
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3071
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The top of the wind-tower on the roof, which directs cooling breezes into the room below.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3070
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

One of the larger, richly ornamented guest rooms.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3069
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A richly-carved inner door.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3068
Bahrain, Manama: Sheikh Isa bin Sulman Causeway connecting Manama with Muharraq Island.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3062
Bahrain, Manama: Bahrain National Theatre, which can accommodate over 1000 people: lobby - access to the balconies, of preformed plastics.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, artistic, curves

PMR-D3061
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3038
Cyprus, Limassol: a typical street in the old quarter.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, architecture, shops, picturesque

PMR-D3037
Cyprus, Limassol: pedestrian zone, part of the new marina development.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, architecture, shops, archway

PMR-D3036
Cyprus, Limassol: pedestrian zone, part of the new marina development.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, architecture, shops

PMR-D2989
Netherlands, Volondam: some of the gabled facades housing souvenir shops and boutiques facing the harbour of this popular resort.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, photogenic

PMR-D2988
Netherlands, Volondam: private moorings stretch along the jetty of the harbour, backed by the picturesque gables of the promenade.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, boats, yachts, photogenic, reflections, resort

PMR-D2987
Netherlands, Volondam: larger yachts moored in the harbour near the centre of the town.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, boats, yachts, photogenic, reflections, resort

PMR-D2986
Netherlands, Volondam: private moorings stretch along the jetty of the harbour, backed by the picturesque gables of the promenade.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, boats, yachts, photogenic, reflections, resort

PMR-D2985
Netherlands, Amsterdam, Zaandam: the pedestrian shopping precinct reflected in the water of the canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, Holland, reflections, town-planning

PMR-D2941
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Calbayog City Hall.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, architecture, municipal office

PMR-D2934
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Nijaga Street, Calbayog City.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, shops, shopping, tricycles, architecture

PMR-D2931
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, architecture, belltower

PMR-D2922
Bahrain, Manama: Isa Cultural Centre on Al Fatih Highway.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2921
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture

PMR-D2920
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture

PMR-D2919
Bahrain, Manama: Andalus Gardens on Sheikh Isa Avenue.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2918
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - insect sculptures displayed near the fortress.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2917
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. The modern museum stands in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2916
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional shelters of date-palm leaves provide some respite from the sun inside the fortress.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2915
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional layout for extracting liquid syrup from dates, using a system of drainage channels. The dates were heaped to the roof and the juice was pressed out by their own weight.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2914
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2913
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2912
Bahrain, Manama: the flag of Bahrain.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, heraldry

PMR-D2911
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children on school visit.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2910
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arched doorways.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2909
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2908
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2907
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2906
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2905
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2904
Bahrain, Manama: the newly completed World Trade Centre has three propellers mounted between the towers.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2903
Bahrain, Manama: modern sculpture outside the Art Centre and Cultural Hall.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, bronze, figure

PMR-D2902
Bahrain, Manama: another "Pearl Monument" reflecting Bahrain's past source of wealth.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2901
Bahrain, Manama: the colourful minaret of the Friday Mosque, built in 1938
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2900
Bahrain, Manama: Bab al-Bahrain ("Gateway to Bahrain"), built by the British in 1945 and restored in 1986, is the heart of the old town.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2899
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2898
Bahrain, Manama: King Faisal Highway.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2897
Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the Bahrain Financial Harbour Building, with fountain and gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2896
Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the reclaimed area.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2895
Bahrain, Manama: "twisted" high-rise glass building under construction on reclaimed land of Bahrain Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2894
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2893
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of the World Trade Centre with older buildings on King Faisal Highway..
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2892
Bahrain, Manama: Zubara Avenue/Sheikh Isa Avenue, with new high-rise buildings under construction in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, skyscrapers

PMR-D1687
Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored Newari architecture: finely carved window frames.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1686
Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored Newari architecture in the town centre.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1685
Nepal, Dhulikhel: traditional lion figure on a column in front of the Bhagwati Shiva Temple.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1684
Nepal, Dhulikhel: Bhagwati Shiva Temple.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1683
Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored historic housing.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1682
Nepal, Dhulikhel: Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta) with orange flowers.
Keywords: architecture, flora, flowering trees, trees, botanical, botany, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1681
Nepal, Dhulikhel: Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta) with orange flowers.
Keywords: architecture, flora, flowering trees, trees, botanical, botany, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1680
Nepal, Dhulikhel: wash day at the local water pump (from Hotel Arniko). Nepal, Dhulikhel: washday at the local water pump.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1679
People's Republic of China, Tibet: first glimpse of the Himalayas from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1678
People's Republic of China, Tibet: the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1653
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the kitchen of Drepung Monastery. At one time it catered to over 7000 monks.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1652
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: original monks' quarters in Drepung Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1651
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: rock paintings by the kora of Drepung Monastery, with the mantra "om mani padme hum" ("Hail to the jewell in the lotus") featuring prominently.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1650
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1649
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1648
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Kalsang Dekyil Palace, built in 1926 for the 13th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1647
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Chensek Podrang, the Summer Palace of the 13th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1646
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Oriental Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, ornithology, birds, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D1645
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, ornithology, birds, fauna, wildlife

PMR-D1644
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: temple reflected in the lake of the eighth Dalai Lama in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1643
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: temple reflected in the lake of the eighth Dalai Lama in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1642
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: temple reflected in the lake of the eighth Dalai Lama in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1641
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka, with artistic flower displays.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1640
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka, with artistic flower displays.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1639
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka, with artistic flower displays.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1638
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: royal viewing pavilion for open-air performances in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1637
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: alleyway leading to the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1636
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: alleyway leading to the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1635
People's Republic of China. Tibet, Tsetang: mural of mandala-shaped Samye Monastery in Tsetang Hotel.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1634
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a battery of sewing machine operators offer their services in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1633
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a street in the old quarter with the red-painted Tsetang Monastery in the background. Note the photo-voltaic street lighting.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1632
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1631
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: young Tibetan girl.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1630
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: shy young Tibetan girls in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1629
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: young Tibetan girls on the way home from school.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1628
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1627
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: livestock live on the streets or in back yards in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1626
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical colourful doorway to a Tibetan house in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1623
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: Vase with Dragons and Sea Waves (Jingdezhen Ware, Qing Dynasty).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1622
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: 100-deer Vase (Jingdezhen Ware, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong reign).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1621
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: carved wooden table and screen (Qing Dynasty).
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1620
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: central hall and staircase.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1619
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: Chinese Bronze Age Cowrie Container with 8 yaks (Western Han, 206 BC).
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1618
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: Chinese Bronze Age Xi Zun (wine holder) shaped like an ox.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1617
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: Chinese Bronze Age bowl with miniature fish and water fowl figures.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1616
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: figures outside the entrance to Shanghai Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1615
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: colourful flower arrangements in Huangpu Park, with the skyscrapers of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1614
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: colourful flower arrangements in Huangpu Park, with the skyscrapers of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1613
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: classical commercial buildings of the early 20th century on "the Bund", with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1612
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: allegorical statue and flower gardens, with skyscrapers behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture, monument

PMR-D1611
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: closer view of the base of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and surrounding buildings.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1610
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1609
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: bride in wedding dress.
Keywords: modern architecture, pretty girls, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1608
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: bride in wedding dress.
Keywords: modern architecture, pretty girls, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1607
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1606
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: closer view of the colourful skyscrapers of Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1605
Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre and Jinmao Tower. People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre, Jinmao Tower and Huangpu River, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1604
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre, Jinmao Tower and Huangpu River, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1603
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Maglev train departing on its elevated track.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1602
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: front of the Maglev train in Shanghai terminal.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1601
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: Maglev train in the Shanghai terminal.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1600
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: travelling at 301 k.p.h. in the Maglev train.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1599
Nepal, Kathmandu: the old quarter from Kantipath Road.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1598
Nepal, Kathmandu: Rani Pokhari ("Queen's Pool"), laid out in 1667, with clocktower (left) and Shiva Temple (right).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, religion, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1597
Nepal, Kathmandu: folklore dancers at the Hotel Shankar.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, pretty girls

PMR-D1596
Nepal, Kathmandu: folklore singer at the Hotel Shankar.
Keywords: architecture, pretty girls, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1595
Nepal, Kathmandu: gardens of the Hotel Shankar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1594
Nepal, Kathmandu: swimming pool of the Hotel Shankar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1593
Nepal, Patan: old wooden carvings on the gallery of an inner court.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1592
Nepal, Patan: a group of Buddhists singing (prayers?) round an open fire on the street.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1591
Nepal, Patan: preparations for the Rato Machendranath (Patron Saint of Kathmandu Valley) Jatra Festival, for which a 15m-high tower of bamboo poles is towed precariously through the streets on a massive wooden wagon.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Hindu, religion, Asian, colourful

PMR-D1590
Nepal, Patan: preparations for the Rato Machendranath (Patron Saint of Kathmandu Valley) Jatra Festival, for which a 15m-high tower of bamboo poles is towed precariously through the streets on a massive wooden wagon.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Hindu, religion, Asian, colourful

PMR-D1589
Nepal, Patan: Durbar Square, with stone Krishna Temple (1723), Taleju Bell (1737), and Hari Shankar Temple (1704), and the King's Palace complex on the right.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, religion, Asian, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1588
Nepal, Patan: Durbar Square, with stone-built Cyasilim Deval (Krishna) Temple (1723) in the foreground and the King's Palace complex to the right.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical

PMR-D1587
Nepal, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Complex, bisected by the vestigial River Bagmati where the holy cows wander freely, with bodies being burnt on the Ghat.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1586
Nepal, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Complex, bisected by the vestigial River Bagmati.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1585
Nepal, Kathmandu: Gompa (Buddhist Monastery) adjoining the Bodhnath Stupa. The monks are mainly Tibetan at this stupa.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1584
Nepal, Kathmandu: ornate incense burner and prayer flags on the platform of the Bodhnath Stupa.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1583
Nepal, Kathmandu: part of the kora around the Bodhnath Stupa, lined with shops selling religious souvenirs and offerings.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1582
Nepal, Kathmandu: Buddha shrine in the temple at Bodhnath Stupa.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1581
Nepal, Kathmandu: Buddhist monks in the temple at Bodhnath, chanting prayers to the accompanyment of a drum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1580
Nepal, Kathmandu: Bodhnath Stupa, 40 metres wide and dating from the 7th century, is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines in Nepal.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1579
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: religious offerings for sale near the Vishnu shrine.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1578
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Vishnu shrine near to the entrance to the temple.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1577
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: pavement seller of coloured powders as shrine offerings.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1576
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century. Here, Hindus make offerings to the sleeping Vishnu as part of the Puja ceremony.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1575
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: pilgrims with offerings queuing up to take part in the Puja ceremony.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1574
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Hindu shrine with bronze bell, covered with colour-offerings.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1573
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: busy Hindu shrine with butter lamps and other offerings.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1572
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: busy Hindu shrine with butter lamps and other offerings.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1571
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: young Nepalis making offerings at a Hindu shrine.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1570
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1569
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: religious offerings for sale near the Vishnu shrine.
Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1568
Nepal, Kathmandu: a youthful street demonstration.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1567
Nepal: Buddha "World Peace Pond" on Swayambhunath Hill, about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1566
Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, which stands on a hill 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, with all-seeing eyes of Buddha on the "Harmika".
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1565
Nepal, Kathmandu: one of the monkeys which frequent the Swayambhunath Hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1564
Nepal: view of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath Hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1563
Nepal: view of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath Hill.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1562
Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, on its hill about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, was founded before 1129.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1561
Nepal, Kathmandu: window in the Kumari Bahal (Palace) where the "Living Goddess" occasionally shows herself.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1560
Nepal, Kathmandu: Basantapur Square, from Basantapur Tower in the King's Palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1559
Nepal, Kathmandu: statue of King Pratap Malla with his four sons on a column in Durbar Square, with the Jagannath Temple in the background.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1558
Nepal, Kathmandu: (from right) Basantapur Tower, Kirtipur Tower and Bhaktapur Tower, from Nasal Chowk (Courtyard) in the King's Palace, with the coronation dais to the right.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1557
Nepal, Kathmandu: coronation dais in Nasal Chowk (Courtyard) of the King's Palace, with Pancha Mukhi Hanuman Tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1556
Nepal, Kathmandu: corner of Lohan Chowk (Courtyard), with Bhaktapur Tower, in the King's Palace.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1555
Nepal, Kathmandu: Parvati, mounted on a white lion, one of a pair guarding the entrance to the King's Palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1554
Nepal, Kathmandu: Kumari Chowk (Courtyard) of the Kumari Bahal, where the "Living Goddess" resides.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1553
Nepal, Kathmandu: Basantapur Square, with Basantapur Tower and Patan Tower of the King's Palace.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1552
Nepal, Bhaktapur: typical, modern, carved door which would allegedly cost about 400 Euros to purchase.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1551
Nepal, Bhaktapur: wells supply water for those not connected to the water mains.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1550
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Thangka painting school.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1549
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Potters' Square, long established centre of production for clay pots.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1548
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Potters' Square, long established centre of production for clay pots.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1547
Nepal, Bhaktapur: a street scene in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1546
Nepal, Bhaktapur: view of Taumadhi Tol (Square) from the steps of Nyatapola Temple.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1545
Nepal, Bhaktapur: an exhaustive display of souvenirs in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1544
Nepal, Bhaktapur: coppersmith's shop in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1543
Nepal, Bhaktapur: the 5-roofed Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres, the highest in the Kathmandu Valley, in Taumadhi Tol (Square).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1542
Nepal, Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Tol (Square): pair of giant wagon wheels used to transport the "Lingam", a 25m high pole or tree (a phallic symbol for Shiva), through the streets of the town.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1541
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1540
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Fasidega Temple of Shiva in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1539
Nepal, Bhaktapur: stone figures on the steps of the Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1538
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1537
Nepal, Bhaktapur: erotic wooden carvings on Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1536
Nepal, Bhaktapur: erotic wooden carvings on Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1535
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Vatsala Temple (1672) with its Taleju Bell (right) in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1534
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Vatsala Temple and Chayasilin Mandap, from the steps of Siddhi Lakshmi Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1533
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with bronze lions defending Chayasilin Mandap, and statue of King Bhupatindra Malla on its column (erected by his son).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1532
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with Rameshwor and Krishna Temples, arched entry gate, and National Art Gallery with twin stone lions.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1531
Nepal, Bhaktapur: bronze lions guarding the Chayasilin Mandap Shrine in Durbar Square, with the Krishna Temple in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1530
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Naga Pokharil swimming pool with bronze cobras, in the royal palace.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1529
Nepal, Bhaktapur: carved wooden gate with nagas and guardian figures in Durbar Square,
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1528
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Rameshwor (Shiva) Temple and Krishna Temple in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1527
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Rameshwor Temple, dedicated to Shiva, in Durbar Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1526
Nepal: red earth cultivation terraces in the lower Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1525
Nepal: Banyan tree growing on a large boulder in the Po Chu River.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1524
Nepal: leaving the "Last Resort" Campsite on the suspension bridge.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1523
Nepal: village woman returning after field work, with the campsite in the background.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1522
Nepal: two teenage Hindu girls from the local village.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1521
Nepal: two teenage Hindu girls from the local village.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1520
Nepal: colourful villager.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1519
Nepal: dwelling houses and cultivation terraces in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1518
Nepal: winnowing corn in the local village.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1517
Nepal: winnowing corn in the local village.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1516
Nepal: the Friendship Highway in the Po Chu Valley with cultivation terraces in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1515
Nepal: corn on the threshing floor in the local village.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1514
Nepal: view of "Last Resort" Campsite from above, with local village in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1513
Nepal: view of Po Chu Gorge from the suspension bridge.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1512
Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1511
Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1510
Nepal: bungee jumper in the Po Chu Gorge, using the suspension bridge to "Last Resort" Campsite.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1509
Nepal: close view of the wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1508
Nepal: wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1507
Nepal: waterfall in the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1506
Nepal: the Friendship Highway follows the river along the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1505
Nepal, Kodari: tour bus, parked in Kodari, after crossing the Friendship Bridge on the Tibetan border.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1504
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, looking towards Nepal, from hotel window.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1503
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, from hotel window.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1502
People's Republic of China, Tibet: the Friendship Highway loses 3000 metres of height along the Po Chu Gorge before the Nepal border.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1501
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhonggang: young Tibetans.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains, toddlers

PMR-D1500
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhonggang: young Tibetans.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains, toddlers

PMR-D1499
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhonggang: young Tibetans.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains, toddlers

PMR-D1498
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1497
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Zhonggang, on the floor of the valley, from the Friendship Highway.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1496
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1495
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1494
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1493
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1492
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1491
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1490
People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenir stall on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1489
People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with snow-covered Himalayas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1488
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang (Labujikang) Massif (7367m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1487
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Shisha Pangma (8027m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1486
People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer flags on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with the Lobuche Kang Massif 7367m) in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1485
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang II (7072m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1484
People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenir stall on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with snow-covered Himalayas in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1483
People's Republic of China, Tibet: snow-covered peak, approaching Lalung La (Pass).
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1482
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Gyachung Kang (7952m.), Cho Oyu (8153m.) Nangpai Gosum (7351m.) and Jobo Rabzang (7666m.) from the High Plateau near Tingri.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1481
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu (8153m.) and Nangpai Gosum (7351m.) with part ofTingri in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1480
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu (8153m.) and Nangpai Gosum (7351m.) from Tingri.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1479
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1478
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1477
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1476
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery near Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1475
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery near Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1474
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: close-up view of Chode Monastery (1269) on its cliff, from the town.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1473
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of Chode Monastery (1269) on its cliff, from the town.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1472
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: ladies of the town enjoying the sunshine.
Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1471
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: colourful chapel with prayer drums at the foot of the path up to Chöde Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1469
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of the town and its river from Chöde Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1468
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of the town and surrounding mountains from the Chode Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1467
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mural showing Shegar/Shekar Chode Monastery (1269) and the Dzong in their former glory.
Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1466
People's Republic of China, Tibet: the prayer hall of Shegar/Shekar Chode Monastery (1269).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Shekar

PMR-D1465
People's Republic of China,Tibet: a shrine in Shegar/ Shekar Chode Monastery (1269).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Shekar

PMR-D1464
People's Republic of China, Tibet: the courtyard of Shegar/Shekar Chode Monastery (1269) with prayer pole and view of the Dzong on its pinnacle in the background.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1463
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house near Shegar, with dung stored on the walls and firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1462
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the way down to the Friendship Highway from Passum, with Tibetan village on the left.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1461
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the way down to the Friendship Highway from Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1460
People's Republic of China, Tibet: twisted layers of volcanic rock on the road down to the Friendship Highway from Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1459
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road leading down to the Friendship Highway from Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1458
People's Republic of China, Tibet: surface humus layer breaking up in a permafrost area. It takes about 60 years to reform.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1457
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1456
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1455
People's Republic of China, Tibet: abandoned Tibetan mud-brick dwellings near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1454
People's Republic of China, Tibet: eroded mountain scenery on the road from Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1453
People's Republic of China, Tibet: eroded mountain scenery on the road from Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1452
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in barren surroundings near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1451
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1450
People's Republic of China, Tibet: part of the family of the manager of Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1449
People's Republic of China, Tibet: early morning sunlight on Mount Everest, seen from Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1448
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mine host playing Tibetan 3-stringed guitar in Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1447
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mine host playing Tibetan 3-stringed guitar in Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1446
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery near Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1445
People's Republic of China, Tibet: summit of Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) and Lhotse (8510m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1444
People's Republic of China, Tibet: grazing dzo by eroding cliffs near Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1443
People's Republic of China, Tibet: waiting for the shuttle bus to return to Base Camp from the forward position.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1442
People's Republic of China, Tibet: "blonde" dzo grazing at Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1441
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a group of dzo grazing at Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1440
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/
Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1439
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/
Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1438
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Summit of Mount Everest/Qomolangma (8848m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1437
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1436
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/
Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1435
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) at Everest Base Camp (5200m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1434
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rongphu/Rongbuck Monastery, at 4980 metres, the highest in the world.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1433
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1432
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a fully laden caravan of yaks/dzo near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1431
People's Republic of China, Tibet: unusual patterns of erosion on a rock face near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1430
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a span of dzo in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1429
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1428
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1427
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses, not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1426
People's Republic of China, Tibet: shepherds with flock of sheep in a barren landscape on the road to Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1425
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rotel bus emerging from a tunnel on the road to Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1424
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a rock cutting on the road to Everest Base Camp, a Chinese engineering feat.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1423
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rotel bus waiting to enter tunnel, on the road to Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1422
People's Republic of China, Tibet: the road to Everest Base Camp, a Chinese engineering feat.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1421
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu Massif (8201m) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1420
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1419
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1418
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1417
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1416
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road leading to Everest Base Camp, with Himalayas in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, mountains

PMR-D1415
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road leading to Everest Base Camp, with Everest in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1414
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1413
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu Massif (8201m) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1412
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1411
People's Republic of China, Tibet: stone tablet with mountain panorama in Tibetan, Chinese and English, with Everest/Qomolangma in the distance, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1410
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest (8848m.) with summit obscured by cloud, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1409
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1408
People's Republic of China, Tibet: part of the Cho Oyu Massif which reaches 8201m, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1407
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1406
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1405
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1404
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1403
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1402
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1401
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1400
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum, with Tibetan village in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1399
People's Republic of China, Tibet: check point and entry to Everest/Qomolangma Nature Reserve.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1398
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1397
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1396
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1395
People's Republic of China, Tibet: barren river valley, approaching Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1394
People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer-flag-festooned entry to the Everest/Qomolangma National Nature Preserve.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1393
People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenirs on offer on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1392
People's Republic of China, Tibet: marker stone on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.) with prayer flags.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1391
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1390
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1389
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1388
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the northern monastery buildings, largely reduced to ruins during the Cultural Revolution, hitherto one of the largest monasteries in Tibet.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1387
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the outer courtyard from the high defence walls.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1386
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the colourfully decorated inner courtyard with well.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1385
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. This building is painted in the traditional Sakya colours - ash grey, with red and white vertical lines.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1384
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the outer courtyard with incense burner.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1383
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsuo La (Pass)(4500m.), approaching Lhatse, festooned with prayer flags.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1382
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Chinese monument on the Friendship Highway marking 5000 kilometres from Peking.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1381
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house on a barren hillside, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1380
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan farmhouse with stock, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1379
People's Republic of China, Tibet: highly eroded hills of schist, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, geological, geology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1378
People's Republic of China, Tibet: cultivated land with irregation channel near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1377
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: view of the modern town from the kora of the monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1376
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: the Dzong was formerly the residence of the kings of Tsang, but was largely destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1375
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: view of the monastery buildings and part of the town, from the kora.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1374
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: pilgrims on the kora, with the huge wall for displaying thangkas, and the monastery buildings below.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1373
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: monastery buildings, seen from the kora.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1372
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: prayer drums on the kora, with pilgrims.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1371
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: view from the kora with prayer flags.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1370
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: prayer drums on the kora, with pilgrims.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1369
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: prayer drums on the kora.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1368
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: typical street in the monastery compound.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1367
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: two chedis and an incense burner.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1366
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: entance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, with prayer flags covering the mountainside behind.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1365
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: bronze figure of a tourist with camera in front of the entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1364
People's Republic of China, Tibet: farmer ploughing with a pair of dzo, near Shigatse.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1363
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): original Buddha murals from the time the monastery was established.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful

PMR-D1362
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Amitayus (?), the Buddha of longevity, with dancers and musicians to the sides.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful

PMR-D1361
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Sakyamuni Buddha with dancers and musicians to the sides.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful

PMR-D1360
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figures of female deities.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful

PMR-D1359
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the 14th century Dzong, and Pelkor Chode Monastery buildings.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1358
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery (1418), with thangka wall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1357
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the 14th century Dzong, and Pelkor Chode Monastery buildings.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1356
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: throned deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1355
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: six-armed deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1354
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: protector deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1353
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: protector deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1352
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the famous Kumbum (1427), 35 metres high, with 77 chapels on 6 floors.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1351
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Matreya (Jamba, the Future Buddha).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1350
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): original murals from the time of the establishment of the monastery.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1349
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figures of the three Dhama Kings of Tibet: Songtsen Gampo, Tisong Detsen and Ralpacen, with part of the library.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1348
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Manjushri, Bothisattva of Wisdom.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1347
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figures: Atisha Dipamkara Shrijnana (982-1054), Karmalashila (ca.713-763), and Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1346
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: prayers at Pelkor Chode Monastery, with drum accompanyment.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1345
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: colourful stucco work on the upper "drum" of the Kumbum, Pelkor Chode Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1344
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Kumbum (1427) in Pelkor Chode Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1343
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: courtyard of Pelkor Chode Monastery, with incense burner.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1342
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery (1418), with enclosing-wall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1341
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: prayer drums in Pelkor Chode Monastery (1418), with Kumbum in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1340
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: proud mother.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1339
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: modern (Chinese) shops lining the main street.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1338
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1337
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1336
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1335
People's Republic of China, Tibet: summit of Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1334
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1333
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1332
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1331
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1330
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.), with prayer flags and Rotel bus.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1329
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1328
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Himalayan Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, animals, wildlife, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1327
People's Republic of China, Tibet: farmer with a pair of yaks/dzo near Nagartse.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1326
People's Republic of China, Tibet: grazing sheep near to Yamdrok.tso (4488m.).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1325
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with snow-covered Himalayas in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1324
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with stone cairns and prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1323
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a 5000-metre snow-covered peak from Yamdrok.tso.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1322
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with the snow-covered Himalayas behind.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1321
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with the snow-covered Himalayas behind.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1320
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1319
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1318
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1317
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1316
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1315
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1314
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1313
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1312
People's Republic of China, Tibet: ascent to Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1311
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: shopfront display of an exotic fungal root/mummified catapillar, Ophiocordyceps sinensis ("yartse gompu" in Tibetan), currently in great demand for medicinal purposes.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1310
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the park lake, with reflections.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1309
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from Potala Square.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1308
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1307
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery youngsters "blessed" by the Lama receive a dab of soot on the nose.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1306
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: telephoto view of Potala Palace from Sera Monastery..
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1305
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1304
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1303
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1302
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1301
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery youngsters "blessed" by the Lama receive a dab of soot on the nose.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1300
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Sera Monastery, founded in 1419. Its five Gelugpa colleges of instruction are now reduced to three.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1299
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: entrance gate to Sera Monastery, founded in 1419.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1298
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. The monastery extends up a steep hillside.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1297
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. View of the monks' quarters.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1296
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: monks grinding corn in Drepung Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1295
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1294
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: a monk forming clay vessels in Drepung Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1293
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the kitchen of Drepung Monastery. At one time it catered to over 7000 monks.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1292
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at night, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1291
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at night, floodlit.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1290
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1289
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1288
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Golden Yak, a local landmark.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1287
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Chinese models, posing in front of Potala Palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1286
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: start of the market area on Mentsikhang Lam, which is lined with vendors' stalls.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1285
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: followers prostrating themselves in front of the Jokhang shrine.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1284
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1283
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1282
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1281
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1280
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang, giving alms.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1279
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1278
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni.
Here: part of the colourful cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1277
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni.
Here: the upper storey and golden roof, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1276
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the spokes of the Wheel of Law represent the 8 parts of the Noble Eightfold Path (on the roof of the Jokhang).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1275
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: golden roof of the Jokhang with snow-covered Himalayas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1274
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the roof of the Jokhang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1273
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni.
Here: the central courtyard, seen from the roof.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1272
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the roof of the Jokhang, with prayer pole in the foreground..
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1271
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni.
Here: the central courtyard, with golden figures on the roof holding strings of bells.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1270
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1269
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Tibetan pilgrims making offerings at a shrine in the wall of Potala Palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1268
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: view of Lhasa, which now has more than one million inhabitants, from the walls
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1267
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: Tibetan pilgrims leaving the palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1266
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: coin offerings, glued to a tree trunk.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1265
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: view of Lhasa, which now has more than one million inhabitants, from the walls
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1264
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: the White Palace from the courtyard (Deyang Shar), the living quarters of the Dalai Lamas.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1263
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: the White Palace from the courtyard (Deyang Shar), the living quarters of the Dalai Lamas.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1262
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: the climb up to the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1261
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Here: the climb up to the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1260
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Partial view with flowering bush in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1259
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1258
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Closer view of the Red Palace.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1257
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1256
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1255
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1254
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: group photograph of pilgrims in the Norbulangka.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1253
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a follower with prayer wheel turning the prayer drums, in the old Tibetan quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1252
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a street in the old Tibetan quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1251
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1250
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city, with prayer drums in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1249
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Jampa Ling Chapel, where Samye's Great Debate was held, with prayer pole in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1248
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Monks on Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1247
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Hepo Ri Hill with incense burner and prayer flags from the higher lookout.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1246
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley from the monastery walls.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1245
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of golden-roofed Utse from a lookout above Hep Ri Hill.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1244
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of the monastery buildings from a lookout above Hepo Ri Hill. The Green, White, Red and Black Stupas can be made out.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1243
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill with a monk in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1241
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View of golden-roofed Utse from Hep Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1239
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1237
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Shops in traditional style on the approach to the monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1236
People's Republic of China, Tibet: device to boil water using the sun's rays, at Samye Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1235
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: view from the central Utse, showing the stubby tower (originally nine storeys high) to display the thangkas.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1234
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: the green stupa, one of four, including black, white and red, standing at the four points of the compass.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1233
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: shrine of 1000-armed Chenresig (Avalokiteshvara).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1232
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1231
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1230
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1229
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. The courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, with incense burner and prayer poles.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1228
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
The Utse, with golden roof, is the central building of the mandala.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1227
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1226
People's Republic of China, Tibet: plantation of poplars in the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley. near Tsetang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1225
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sand dunes in the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley near Tsetang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1224
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1223
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1222
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1221
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sand dunes in theYarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1220
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang, showing efforts at sand dune stabilisation.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1219
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1218
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1217
People's Republic of China, Tibet: colourful Buddha figure at a hill shrine on the site of theTombs of the Tibetan Kings at Chongye, not far from Tsetang.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1216
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Bactrian camel at the foot of the hill, with Yumbulagang Monastery at the top.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1215
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descending the hill from the Yumbulagang Monastery to the modern settlement at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1214
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a young Tibetan scout at Yumbulagang Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1213
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1212
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1211
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture: starting out on the "kora" which passes over an adjoining peak.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1210
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture. Buddhist symbols on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1209
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1208
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1207
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the fertille valley floor from Yumbulagang Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1206
People's Republic of China, Tibet: horses near the top of the hill, just below Yumbulagang Monastery, waiting for custom to descend.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1205
People's Republic of China, Tibet: horses for hire for the ascent of the hill to Yumbulagang Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1204
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a young Tibetan guarding his father's scooter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1203
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: fruit stalls in the centre of town.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1202
People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine at the lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape

PMR-D1201
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape

PMR189-12
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Hotel Excelsior, overlooking Amalfi Harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture

PMR140-11
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: view of the cathedral, begun in 1065 and completed in the 14th century, from the top of the Torre del Mangia.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece

PMR124-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. Close view showing the wooden log construction, thatched roofs and window.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR198-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: Hotel Wolf, ablaze with geraniums (pelargoniums).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, heritage, colourful, flowers, window boxes, chalet, balcony

PMR197-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rottenbuch: the impressive tower of the parish church at Rottenbuch, in the "Pfaffenwinkel", formerly an Augustinian monastery, founded in 1073.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historic, clocktower, belltower, heritage, Catholic, Christian, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR197-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Rottenbuch: the impressive tower of the parish church at Rottenbuch, in the "Pfaffenwinkel", formerly an Augustinian monastery, founded in 1073.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historic, clocktower, belltower, heritage, Catholic, Christian, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR197-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wessling: an unusual "onion dome", clad in wooden shingles, on the parish church.
Keywords: architecture, historic, clocktower, heritage

PMR196-11
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: 15th century Gothic tower of the cathedral, where emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned up to 1806.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen

PMR196-09
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: pavement cafe in Romerberg Square, in front of the Romerberg, a group of reconstructed 15th century burghers' houses, formerly the town hall and coronation palace.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, timber-frame, Römerberg

PMR196-08
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: the law courts, built in the late 19th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, colourful

PMR196-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Zwingenberg: the main square, overlooked by the parish church.
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, cobblestones, half-timbered, heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR196-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The twin west towers, with the west chancel showing rose windows amd dwarf galleries (Rhineland Romanesque style).
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, Christian, church

PMR196-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The nave, looking east. Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The nave, looking east.
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, Christian, church

PMR195-04
Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: curious campanile of the 11th-12th century church of Santa Maria Maddalena. In the background is the Isola Comacina, the only island in Lake Como.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque, belltower

PMR195-03
Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: a narrow cobbled alley sloping down to the water's edge of Lake Como.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque

PMR195-02
Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: view of Lake Como looking south, with the 12th century church of San Giovanni in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque

PMR195-01
Italy, Lombardy, Sala Comacino: waterfront and landing jetties in this small village (pop: circa 600) on the shore of Lake Como, with mountains rising steeply behind.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, wooded hills

PMR194-12
Italy, Lombardy, Sala Comacino: Piazza San Mateotti in this small village (pop: circa 600) on the shore of Lake Como.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, cobblestones, boats, architecture, Lombardia

PMR194-11
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The part of the Decumanus Maximus (main street) which has already been excavated, seen from present day ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-09
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Decumanus Maximus (main street) with stone drinking trough. Some partly demolished modern houses can be seen at the present ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-08
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The "Wooden Trellis House" (Casa a Graticcio) has two storeys, with portico and loggia, divided into apartments. It was built using the cheapest construction methods.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-07
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. A street (Cardine IV) which formerly led straight on to a promenade overlooking the sea, now several miles away. Unlike Pmpeii, the streets have underground sewers.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR194-05
Italy, Campania, Naples: Via Tribunali in the old Spacca Quarter.
Keywords: metropolis, historic, heritage, culture, street scene, architecture, Napoli

PMR193-03
Italy, Campania, Salerno: entrance to the Cathedral of St. Matthew, consecrated in 1085. The 11th century bronze doors were cast in Constantinople. Most of the columns were taken from Paestum.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, historic, culture, masonry, monument, Romanesque

PMR193-02
Italy, Campania, Paestum: an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia, Greek name Poseidonia, founded about 600 BC. The Greek Temple of Ceres, in reality probably dedicated to Athena, built about 500 BC. It was used as a Christian church after 313 AD.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, columns

PMR193-01
Italy, Campania, Paestum: an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia, Greek name Poseidonia, founded about 600 BC. The Greek Temple of Hera (Juno) or "Basilica", built in about 550 BC, the oldest temple in Paestum.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, columns

PMR192-12
Italy, Campania, Paestum: an ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia, Greek name Poseidonia, founded about 600 BC. The Greek Temple of Poseidon, built in 448 BC, shortly before the Parthenon.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, columns

PMR192-11
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. the Large Palaestra, or gymnasium, with swimming pool in the centre, measuring 35 x 22 metres.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-10
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Amphitheatre, built in 80 BC.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-09
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. "House of Loreius Tibertinus", a priest of the goddess Isis: fresco of Pyramus and Thisbe in the triclinium (dining room).
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-08
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Via dell'Abbondanza, "House of Trebius Valens" with second storey, and the Schola Armaturarum" (reroofed), probably the centre of a military association.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-07
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. "House of Obelius Firmus" dating from the Samnite age. Visible are the four large columns of the atrium, the impluvium, and the smaller columns surrounding the peristyle to the rear.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-06
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Via Nola, the limit of the present excavations: on the left cultivated fields still cover a section of the town.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-04
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Porta Marina - the single track of the gate widens immediately into a double track road.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR192-01
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Some of the vaulted roofs of the halls still survive.
Keywords: heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, masonry, stonework

PMR191-12
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: brooms flowering in the Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Visible for miles is the new statue of the Virgin and Child, unveiled by Pope John-Paul II after being lowered into place by a helicopter of the U.S. Forces.
Keywords: heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, sculpture, Christian, monument, religious

PMR191-11
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Marina Grande lies below.
Keywords: steep, heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, commanding view

PMR191-07
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a corner of the Piazza Umberto with town hall (Municipio)and open air restaurants, overlooked by a rocky outcrop.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, street scene, crowded, market square, historic, sun-shades, terraces

PMR191-06
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: typical narrow side street in the town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, shady, arch, steps

PMR190-09
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a corner of the Piazza Umberto with clocktower and bougainvillea.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, street scene, crowded, market square, historic

PMR190-08
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: the colourful harbour and quay of Marina Grande with its small craft at their moorings, overlooked by barren mountains.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, moorings, photogenic, reflections, boats

PMR190-07
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: approaching the quayside at Marina Grande, with reflections of the coloured facades in the water and cloud-shrouded mountains behind.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, moorings, photogenic, boots

PMR190-01
Italy, Campania, Maiori: view of the coast, over the domes of a Byzantine-style church, from the terrace of the Villa Rufolo in Ravello, with an umbrella pine in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, steep, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, terraces

PMR189-11
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Capo Atrani and Capo d'Orso from the heights of the Pogerola road.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture

PMR189-10
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. The former Via Genova (now renamed) with a fishmonger's "fresco" on ceramic tiles.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, street scene, cliffs, rocky, narrow

PMR189-09
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: Piazza Duomo, with fountain and ceramics shops, overlooked by the cathedral bell tower in Romanesque style with Scilian-Arab summit.
Keywords: picturesque, steep, beach, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture

PMR189-08
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Wedding party ascending the steps of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, dating from the 11th century, but largely rebuilt in the 19th century.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, Romanesque

PMR188-09
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: Palazzo dei Cavalieri, with facade decorated by Vasari in 1562. Adjoining it is the Church of Santo Stefano, also by Vasari, completed in 1569.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, frescoes, Toscana

PMR188-08
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: Church of St. Mary of the Thorn (Santa Maria della Spina) on the bank of the River Arno. Architecturally, the school of the Pisanos, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana

PMR188-06
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Leaning Tower, begun in 1174 by Bonanno Pizano and completed in 1350. Standing in the Piazza del Duomo, it is the belltower of the Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, Toscana

PMR188-05
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, in the Pisan Romanesque style, built 1068-1118 in different coloured marbles by Buscheto and Rainaldo. The facade of the Cathedral consists of 54 small columns, designed by Rainaldo. The tomb of Buscheto is in the wall on the left.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana

PMR188-04
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, in the Pisan Romanesque style, built 1068-1118 in different coloured marbles by Buscheto and Rainaldo.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana

PMR188-03
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Baptistry in the Piazza del Duomo, begun in 1153, completed in the early 14th century,
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, white marble, Toscana

PMR188-02
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Baptistry in the Piazza del Duomo, begun in 1153, completed in the early 14th century, Cathedral and Leaning Tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, white marble, Toscana

PMR187-07
Hungary, Budapest: a cruiser on the River Danube passing the House of Parliament.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sightseeing, boat, steamer

PMR187-06
Hungary, Budapest: Kiraly Furdo (King's Baths), erected in the 16th century by Turkish Pasha Szokoli Mustafa, and still in use.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Ottoman, hammam

PMR187-02
Hungary, Budapest: Szabadsay-hid (Freedom Bridge) over the River Danube, with the Russian war memorial on the hilltop beyond.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, engineering, construction

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

PMR186-12
Hungary, Esztergom: the ancient fortress shares its hill with the basilica. The remaining part of the town wall in the foreground has been repaired with a variety of different materials.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic , heritage, defence, fortifications

PMR186-11
Hungary, Esztergom: the huge basilica dominates the town with its classical cupola, 71-metres high. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869. View from a tributary of the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic , heritage

PMR186-10
Hungary, Esztergom: view of the River Danube and part of the town from the 71-metre cupola of the basilica. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869. In the distance is the bridge which used to link the town with Czechoslovakia, destroyed in WWII and never rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR186-09
Hungary, Esztergom: view of the River Danube and part of the town from the 71-metre cupola of the basilica. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic , heritage, panorama, rooftops, dome

PMR186-06
Hungary, Budapest: the House of Parliament, built by Imre Steindl and completed in 1902, was influenced by the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, neo-Gothic, Danube, reflections

PMR186-05
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube, Margaret Island, Margaret Bridge and the House of Parliament, from the Fishermen's Bastion, Buda.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR186-04
Hungary, Budapest: row of preserved houses in the old quarter, Buda, which was for long a part of the Ottoman Empire.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, colourful

PMR186-03
Hungary, Budapest: St. Matthew's Church, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek. St. Matthew's Tower, in the foreground, was erected on the orders of King Mattheus Corvinus.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving, neo-Gothic

PMR186-02
Hungary, Budapest: Holy Trinity Monument, erected at the time of the plague in 1713, with St. Matthew's Church behind, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving

PMR186-01
Hungary, Budapest: little stone hussar on the Fishermen's Bastion.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sculpture, statue, stone carving

PMR185-12
Hungary, Budapest: Fishermen's Bastion (architect: Frigyes Schulek, 1902) with the coloured tiled roof of St. Matthew's Church (1470) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, white marble, towers

PMR185-10
Hungary, Budapest: equestrian statue of Stephen I, first king of Hungary, with the Fishermen's Bastion behind, also in white marble.
Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR185-09
Hungary, Budapest: Baroque style buildings of the Szechenyi Mineral Baths, at 76 degrees C., one of the hottest natural springs in Europe.
Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, spa town

PMR185-08
Hungary, Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the millenary celebrations. Also incorporated are a Romanesque Chapel, Gothic Fortifications, and a Renaissance Wing etc. Altogether 21 historic Hungarian buildings are in part reproduced.. View from the south-west.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, picturesque, reflections

PMR185-07
Hungary, Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the millenary celebrations. Also incorporated are a Romanesque Chapel, Gothic Fortifications, and a Renaissance Wing etc. Altogether 21 historic Hungarian buildings are in part reproduced.. View from the south-east.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, picturesque, reflections

PMR185-06
Hungary, Budapest: the Museum of Agriculture, standing on the same island as Vajdahunyad Castle.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR185-05
Hungary, Budapest: entrance to the Romanesque Chapel in Vajdahunyad Castle which was reproduced for the Hungarian millennary celebrations. The original is in Hunedoara, now in Romania.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving

PMR185-04
Hungary, Budapest: the Millenary Monument, surmounted by the Archangel Gabriel, erected to commemorate the settling of the Magyar Tribes in Hungary in 896 AD. The Millenary Square is paved with geometrical patterns and is used for official ceremonies.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, column, pillars

PMR185-03
Hungary, Budapest: the Millenary Monument, erected to commemorate the settling of the Magyar Tribes in Hungary in 896 AD. The figures round the base represent the seven original Tribal Chiefs, led by the Paramount Chief, Arpad.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, statue, sculpture

PMR185-02
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millenary Monument in the background and reflections in the water.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR185-01
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millenary Monument in the background.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR184-12
Hungary, Sopron: Beloiannisz ter (square) and church tower, seen from Kolostor utca (street).
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture

PMR184-11
Hungary, Sopron: typical houses with oriels and balconies on Kolostor utca (street).
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture

PMR183-07
Austria, Vienna: the Gothic church belonging to Neuburg Monastery (consecrated in 1136) of St Augustine. The interior has been converted to Baroque style.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR183-06
Austria, Vienna: autumn colours in the gardens near the entrance to Neuburg Monastery.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR183-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Ludwig Maximilian University, built by Friedrich von Gartner 1835-9, with one of a pair of fountains in Geschwister-Scholl-Platz.
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Gärtner, White Rose, Sophie Scholl, Ludwigstrasse

PMR183-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Victory Arch (Siegestor), built 1844-47, based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Extensive war damage is now repaired. The new inscription reads: "Dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, an exhortation to peace".
Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Schwabing, Ludwigstrasse, classical

PMR183-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: one of a pair of fountains in Geschwister-Scholl-Platz in the grounds of Ludwig Maximilian University in Ludwigstrasse.
Keywords: München, architecture, White Rose, Sophie Scholl

PMR183-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663. In the foreground, the temple in the Court Garden (Hofgarten), dating from 1615 and crowned with the figure of Bavaria amid colourful flowerbeds.
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, Baroque

PMR183-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663, seen from the temple in the Court Garden (Hofgarten).
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, Baroque

PMR182-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663, seen from the Court Garden (Hofgarten).
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, fountain, Baroque

PMR182-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Konigsplatz, the creation of Leo Van Klenze in 1816 - the Propylaen, seen from the Glyptotek, whose portico is on the right.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, classical, columns, buildings, Königsplatz, Propyläen

PMR182-09
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: part of the east front and formal gardens laid out by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in the 1820s.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-08
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: King Edward III Tower, seen from the Moat Path.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II

PMR182-07
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: The State Apartments in the Upper Ward, dating from Charles II's time (1670-80).
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-06
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: the Lower Ward - Tudor timber-frame buildings with St. George's Chapel and the Round Tower.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-05
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: Castle Hill and the statue of Queen Victoria.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR181-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Lindenfels in the Oden Forest: view from the castle with the Cure Garden and bandstand in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, wooded hills, church

PMR181-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: "The Elephant House", trading centre for the local ivory-carving industry, a picturesque timber-framed house on two levels.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR181-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: part of the old town wall and a defence tower, with footbridge over the moat.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, fortifications

PMR181-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: Biergarten zum Bienentor ("Beergarden at the Bees' Gate"), with beehive as pub-sign. The town wall with defenders' gallery and Bees' Gate in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, fortifications

PMR181-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: black and white timber-frame house adjoining the synagog.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and geraniums on an ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: souvenir shop in a half timbered house by the market square.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: the 15th century half timbered town hall (Rathaus).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, timber-framed

PMR180-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: courtyard with half timbered houses formerly comprising the local stores (Stadtische Kellerei)
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: view of the city and the Black Forest from the tower of the cathedral (115 metres high)
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, panorama, wooded hills

PMR180-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: St. Martin's Gate on Joseph-Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, clocktower, street scene

PMR180-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Rathaus-Platz (Town Hall Square), with the spire of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Haus zum Walfisch (House of the Whale) with Gothic oriel dating from 1516.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Renaissance courtyard in the "New" Town Hall, dating from the 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest house with flower-bedecked balcony, near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest houses near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, countryside, wooded hills

PMR179-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half-timbered houses in a side street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR179-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half timbered houses on the main road, and bridge over the River Kinzig.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR179-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: a row of half timbered houses in the market square with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR179-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach: frescoes on the Rathaus (town hall), built in Renaissance style in 1593. From 1565 until 1895 Schiltach was a centre of the lumber industry in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, step gable

PMR179-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the cloister garden in the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest which was formerly a monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest was formerly a monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freudenstadt in the Black Forest: reconstructed Rathaus (town hall) and war memorial in the market square.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freudenstadt in the Black Forest: one side of the market square, reconstructed after total destruction in WWII.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Neuweier: view of the vineyards with their service roads, from the Yburg Ruins in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR178-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Obertsrot: the village lies on the River Murg in the Black Forest and is overlooked by vineyards and the ruins of Schloss Eberstein.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR178-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Obertsrot: early morning view from Schloss Eberstein over the Black Forest town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, castle, palace

PMR178-08
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: Hermann Hesse Square and Herman Hesse Fountain in Calw, his birthplace in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, half timbered, timber-framed

PMR178-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: a street of half-timbered houses in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR178-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Nagold: fountain and half-timbered houses in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR178-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Nagold: half timbered Hotel Post dating from 1697 in the Black Forest.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR178-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wildbad-im-Schwarzwald: Black Forest town hall (Rathaus).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR176-12
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: the floodlit Capitol Building at night.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, capital, dome

PMR176-11
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: the floodlit Capitol Building at night, with reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, capital, dome

PMR176-10
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, and site of his tomb.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, mansion, country house, capital

PMR176-09
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: the Lincoln Memorial; its 36 columns represent thw 36 states of the union at the time of his assassination in 1865.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, neo-classical, capital

PMR176-08
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: Vietnam War Memorial, unfinished in 1983, records the names of all the fallen, on black marble slabs.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, capital

PMR174-12
U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with the Topless Bar.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright

PMR174-11
U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with Howard Johnsons Restaurant on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright

PMR174-10
U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright

PMr174-09
U.S.A., New York: Lower Plaza, at the end of the Channel Gardens, in front of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center, with gilded statue of Prometheus stealing the sacred fire for mankind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sculpture, restaurant, eating, open air

PMR174-08
U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR174-07
U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View from the top of the RCA Building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-06
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys), with the Empire State Building in the middle distance and the World Trade Center in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR174-05
U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View along Fifth Avenue with Olympic Tower and Corning Glass Building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-04
U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View from the Rockefeller Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-03
U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from United Nations Plaza, with flags of all nations in alphabetical order.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-02
U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from the gardens by the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR174-01
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building, with sculpture "swords into ploughshares" presented by the USSR, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, monument, statue, bronze figure

PMR173-09
U.S.A., New York: late sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-08
U.S.A., New York: early sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-07
U.S.A., New York: south-west view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue, the World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-06
U.S.A., New York: north-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Panam, Chrysler, and United Nations Buildings, and Queensboro Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-05
U.S.A., New York: south-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the East River and Williamsburg Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-04
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue (right), George Washington Bridge (top left), Central Park (top centre) and Rockefeller Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-03
U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian

PMR173-02
U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian

PMR173-01
U.S.A., New York: Riverside Park, from the Hudson River, with Grant's Tomb (left) and Riverside Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR172-12
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building (skyscraper), Conference Building (foreground), and the General Assembly Building (right), from the East River. Chrysler Building in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-11
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Buildings from the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-10
U.S.A., New York: Brooklyn Bridge (celebrating its centenary in 1983) from the East River, with the World Trade Center behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-09
U.S.A., New York: Manhattan skyline from the East River, with South Street Museum of Historic Ships. Behind are the World Trade Center and Chase Manhattan Bank Building (end on).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-07
U.S.A., New York: night view over the East River, with Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-05
U.S.A., New York: roof view from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys, with the twin tower in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-04
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island to the north-west from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Nearest is the Woolworth Building, completed in 1913 and the world's highest building until 1931.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-02
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Empire State Building at top centre.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR171-12
U.S.A., New York: the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bertholdi and was erected by Gustave Eiffel in 1886. It is 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons. View from the rear.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, bronze figure, liberty symbol, landmark

PMR171-11
U.S.A., New York: the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bertholdi and was erected by Gustave Eiffel in 1886. It is 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, bronze figure, liberty symbol, landmark

PMR171-10
U.S.A., New York: the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bertholdi and was erected by Gustave Eiffel in 1886. It is 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons. View from the approaching ferry.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, bronze figure, liberty symbol, landmark

PMR171-09a
U.S.A., New York: Manhattan Island and the twin towers of the World Trade Center, from the Liberty Island ferry. The fireboat is moored opposite the Firefighting Control Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR171-09
U.S.A., New York: Manhattan Island and the twin towers of the World Trade Center, from the Liberty Island ferry. The fireboat is moored opposite the Firefighting Control Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR171-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the western half of Oakland Bay Bridge, and San Francisco skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid, seen from Yerba Buena Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, shore

PMR171-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the eastern half of Oakland Bay Bridge, in San Francisco Bay, seen from Yerba Buena Island, with yacht moorings in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR171-05
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, with the green mound of Buena Vista Park in the centre, the end of Golden Gate Park on the left, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR171-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north-east from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, across the bay to Oakland. Market Street divides the city into two grid systems of street planning.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR171-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages

PMR171-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages

PMR171-01
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Palace of Fine Arts, containing the "Exploratorium" museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, neo-classical, columns, caryatids, reflections

PMR170-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR170-09
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the three-masted, full-rigged sailing ship "Balclutha", built in 1886 in Scotland, formerly used on the Cape Horn to Europe run, is now open to the public as a museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, Star of Alaska, Pacific Queen

PMR170-08
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: one of the many buskers and entertainers to be encountered on Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, clown

PMR170-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: World War II submarine, open to visitors as a museum with a modern frigate behind; Alcatraz Island visible in San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, warships

PMR170-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf, with tourist attractions on the quay behind, overlooked by tower blocks on the hill in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings

PMR170-05
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf, seen from the Embarcadero.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings

PMR170-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf; the boat in the foreground resembles a floating junk shop.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings

PMR170-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: a cable car, converted to run on rubber-tyred wheels, conducts tourists on sightseeing tours from Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport

PMR170-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: policemen in Portsmouth Square, leisure-time gathering place for Chinese.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, park

PMR170-01
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Transamerica Pyramid Building, 260 metres high, seen from the base.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-12
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view from the top of the Transamerica Pyramid, 260 metres high, with Columbus Avenue and Montgomery Street forming a 'V', Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR169-11
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: flea market, with the towering blocks of the Embarcadero Center behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: an out-of-service cable car displayed as a tourist attraction in the Embarcadero Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport

PMR169-09
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the old and the new - the modern city seen over the rooftops of renovated Victorian houses.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, traditional

PMR169-08
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: bowling in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sport, bowls, crown green

PMR169-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - here the pathway leads under a red, wooden bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - the lake, waterfall and pagodas, backed by eucalyptus trees, introduced from Australia.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, reflections

PMR169-05
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - a semi-circular bridge over the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, surf, rocks, tide

PMR169-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the roof of the fort.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR169-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View inside the 19th century fort, built to deter the English from entering San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery, defence, fortifications

PMR169-01
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR168-12
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point. The bridge was built incorporating a special span, to clear the historic fort.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR168-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese, sliced through by California Street. Oakland Bay Bridge is just visible between the tower blocks.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene

PMR168-09
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese - Grant Avenue crossing, with Transamerica Pyramid building in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene

PMR168-08
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: cablecar tracks on Hyde Street (alas, no cablecar!), Norwegian Seamen's Mission with Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR168-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Lombard Street, "the crookedest street in the world".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, hairpin bends, serpentine, curves

PMR168-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Lombard Street, with Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower. Yerba Buena Island in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR168-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view along South Van Ness Avenue with a number of traditional houses typical of Old San Francisco.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings

PMR168-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: renovated Victorian house with wooden stairway to entrance, typical of Old San Francisco, on South Van Ness Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwelling

PMR168-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the beach on the seaward side, with flower covered bank in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR168-01
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the beach on the seaward side.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR157-10
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Olvera Street in the old quarter, with Jacaranda tree (Mexican quarter)..
Keywords: street scene, architecture

PMR157-09
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: entrance gate to the Chinatown precinct.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, oriental, ethnic, Chinese

PMR157-08
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: the Golden Pagoda Restaurant in Chinatown.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, oriental, ethnic, Chinese, cuisine, food

PMR157-07
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: main street of the pedestrian precinct in Chinatown.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, oriental, ethnic, Chinese

PMR157-03
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: downtown skyscraper shapes, with the Westin Bonaventure Hotel (centre left).
Keywords: architecture, high-rise blocks, metropolis, tower blocks

PMR157-02
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: downtown skyscraper shapes.
Keywords: architecture, high-rise blocks, metropolis, tower blocks

PMR155-09
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral - south front.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Christopher Wren

PMR155-08
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral from the south-west.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Christopher Wren

PMR155-07
England, London: Houses of Parliament, seen from the Albert Embankment.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR155-06
England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames. England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR154-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Speyer: the cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, begun in 1027. View showing two of the four Romanesque towers.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, Rheinland-Pfalz, dwarf gallery

PMR154-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Speyer: west front of the cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, begun in 1027. The west front, by Heinrich Hubsch, was only completed in 1861.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, rose window, stone carving, Romanesque arch, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR150-05
Switzerland, Lucerne: the "other" roofed wooden bridge in the town - the Mill Bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture

PMR150-04
Switzerland, Lucerne: Rathaus (Town Hall) with its clocktower, across the water from the steps of the Jesuit Church.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, reflections, swans, waterfowl

PMR150-02
Switzerland, Lucerne: a "busker" with his alpenhorn in the Weinmarkt (Wine Market Square).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, frescos, musical instruments, traditional, horn, cobblestones, blowing

PMR150-01
Switzerland, Lucerne: enjoying the sun on the Rathaus Quay, with the the wooden Chapel Bridge and Water Tower dating from the early 14th century, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, reflections, relaxing, resting

PMR149-11
Switzerland, Lucerne: the wooden Chapel Bridge and Water Tower dating from the early 14th century, has become the symbol of Lucerne.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, reflections

PMR149-09
Switzerland, Lucerne: "The Old Swiss House", an attractive, timber-framed building.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, culture, architecture

PMR149-08
Switzerland, Lucerne: Cathedral of St. Leger (Hofkirche) with twin Gothic towers and Renaissance facade.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, mediaeval, church

PMR149-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Market Place and Upper Gate, with Gothic oriel in the foreground. Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Market Place and Upper Gate, with Gothic oriel in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture

PMR148-12
Romania, Bihor, Oradea: College of Art, a colourful example of the unique Romanian style of architecture, strongly influenced by the French.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, street scene

PMR148-11
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: handsome Renaissance-style building, with the citadel tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-10
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a row of Turkish houses and cobbled street with customary central gutter.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-09
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: fortifications around the outer main gate to the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, defence, fortifications, Saxons, Schäßburg, Siebenburgen, cobblestones

PMR148-08
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: the local tavern, overlooked by the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, Siebenburgen, cobblestones

PMR148-07
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a handsome modern Orthodox church outside the old town, typical of the area.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, Saxons, Schäßburg, Siebenburgen

PMR148-06
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: the main square of the old town at midday, with the castle in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-05
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: an unusual old house with wooden granary (?) over the second storey.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-04
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a quiet back street with distant view of the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-03
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a colourful row of old houses with typical round-arch entrances.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR148-02
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a street in the old town, approaching the massive 12th-century fortified citadel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, defence, fortifications, Saxons, Schäßburg

PMR148-01
Romania, Brasov, in the centre of the Carpathian Mountains: 13th century town hall in the centre of 23rd August Square. On the right, with handsome wrought iron sign, is the famous Cerbul Carpatin (Carpathian Stag) Restaurant. Romania, Brasov, in the centre of the Carpathian Mountains: 13th century town hall in the centre of 23rd August Square. On the right, with handsome wrought iron sign, is the famous Cerbul Carpatin (Carpathian Stag) Restaurant.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval

PMR147-10
Romania, Dunavatu de Jos: Orthodox church, typical of the region, with White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) and nest on telegraph pole in the foreground.
Keywords: birds , aves, Ciconiiformes, Chordata, waders, breeding, paired, architecture

PMR146-12
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Typical fishermen's cottages (left), with part of the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel, dating from 13.14th century, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-11
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Church of Ivan Krastitel (John the Baptist), dating from the 11-12th century, and presently housing a museum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-10
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Highly ornamented ruin of a 13-14th century Byzantine church.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-06
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections

PMR146-05
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections

PMR146-04
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The 13th century Balduin Tower (top left) is being restored. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars

PMR146-03
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars

PMR146-02
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): recently uncovered remains of the patrician quarter of the town on the Tsarevets Hill.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars

PMR146-01
Bulgaria, Stara Zagora, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built 1885-1902 in Russian style, and dedicated to the Russians who fell in battle whilst freeing Bulgaria from the Turks.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, colourful, Christian , Orthodox

PMR145-12
Bulgaria, Stara Zagora, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built 1885-1902 in Russian style, and dedicated to the Russians who fell in battle whilst freeing Bulgaria from the Turks.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, colourful, Christian , Orthodox

PMR145-10
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage) and the 28 concentric rows of marble seats, now used for local presentations.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations

PMR145-08
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: the fine Roman Theatre, built in the time of the Emperor Trajan (reigned 98 -117 AD). View of the "Orchestra" and the "Skene" (stage). Now used for local presentations.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, archeology, excavations

PMR145-07
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-06
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts. (P.R. Slavejkov Street).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-05
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts. (Bottom of K. Nektarev Street).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-04
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Hissar Kapiya (Eastern Gate) of the Roman fortifications of the town. On the right, the Georgiadi House (1848), presently the home of the Museum of National Liberation Movements
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-03
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-02
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: carefully restored Turkish houses in the old quarter, characterised by overhanging upper storeys supported by massive struts.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, picturesque, Ottoman, Trimontium, cobblestones

PMR145-01
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: called "Trimontium" by the Romans because of its situation on three hills, Bulgaria's second city now embraces seven hills, of which two are to be seen in this view over the rooftops.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Ottoman, Trimontium, panorama, wooded

PMR144-11
Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. The tiny church, with its colourfully decorated porch, frescoed on the inside.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo

PMR144-10
Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. A peaceful scene in the courtyard of the monastery, overlooked by wooded hills.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo

PMR144-09
Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. Orthodox priests in the courtyard
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo

PMR144-07
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic

PMR144-06
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Domes of the monastery church, with mountains as a backdrop. The frescoes in the porch are clearly visible.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-05
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. View of the Church and the Chrelyo Tower from the balcony of the top storey.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-04
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. The monastery church, containing the relics of the founder, Ivan Rilsky, from a balcony in the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-03
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. In the courtyard the lower three storeys have Italian-Renaissance-style arches, whilst the top storey is wood, in traditional Bulgarian style.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: the handsome and colourful Ivan Vasov National Theatre.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, classical, opera-house, stage

PMR144-01
Bulgaria, Sofia: Lenin statue, with the Mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov in the background.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, communist, leader

PMR143-12
Bulgaria, Sofia: facades of a handsome terrace, housing the Ministry of Foreign Trade, on the Ulitza Sofijska Komuna.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, street scene

PMR143-11
Bulgaria, Sofia: Lenin Memorial, standing in V.I. Lenin Square.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, statue, monument, communist, statesman, stone-carving

PMR143-10
Bulgaria, Sofia: the Synagogue
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Jewish

PMR143-09
Bulgaria, Sofia: Banya Bachi Mosque, built in 1576 on the site of Roman mineral springs.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, minaret, market

PMR143-08
Bulgaria, Sofia: open air cafe in the subway square, with the church of Sveta Nedelia visible in the background.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR143-07
Bulgaria, Sofia: standing in a subway pedestrian zone, this recently restored church was built during the Turkish occupation. At that time churches were only allowed to be built below ground level.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR143-06
Bulgaria, Sofia: the round Church of St. George, dating from 10/11th century, standing on the site of a Roman public bath from the 4th century, and surrounded on all sides by the Balkan Hotel. During the Turkish occupation it served as a mosque.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR143-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Mausoleum of the national hero, Georgi Dimitrov, built in 1949, standing in 9th September Square.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR143-04
Bulgaria, Sofia: equestrian memorial to the Russian liberators, standing before the Congress Building. Erected in 1907, iit is the work of Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, monument

PMR143-03
Bulgaria, Sofia: view of the Cathedral from the front, showing the attractive cobbled streets of the city centre in natural yellow stone.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR143-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: dominating the city from the highest point - the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, built in 1912 in memory of those who died during the Bulgarian war of independence.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR143-01
Bulgaria, Sofia: the little "Russian" church, Sv. Nicolai, with its golden cupolas, was built in 1913.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, Christian , Orthodox, colourful

PMR141-01
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Showing the Romanesque belltower, with its windows increasing with height.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece

PMR140-12
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece

PMR140-10
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: Palazzo del Pubblico (Town Hall) in the Piazza del Campo, completed in 1309 in Gothic style. Details of the facade with the figures of Romulus and Remus and the wolf on a column (the sons of Romulus, Senus and Aschius, reputedly founded the city, and provide its coat of arms)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval

PMR140-09
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: Palazzo del Pubblico (Town Hall) in the Piazza del Campo, completed in 1309 in Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval

PMR140-05
Italy, Viterbo, Montefiasconi: view of the town and cathedral which dates back to 853 AD. One of the earliest buildings attributed to Michele Sanmicheli. Intercropped vines and olive trees in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, antiquity

PMR140-02
Italy, Rome: the Coliseum, opened in AD 80 by Emperor Vespasian. The circumference is 1/3 of a mile.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city, UNESCO

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

PMR139-10
Italy, Rome: the Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museum with the Court of the Pigna, from the top of the dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Pope, Christian, Catholic, panorama

PMR139-09
Italy, Rome: Piazza San Pietro (St. Peter's Square), Via della Conciliazione, and the River Tiber, seen from the top of the dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Christian, Pope, Catholic, panorama

PMR139-08
Italy, Rome: the Court of the Pigna (pine cone) inside the Vatican Museum.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR139-07
Italy, Rome: base of the Column of Antoninus in the Vatican Museum,originally erected in 161 AD in Montecitorio. In the stone carving are portrayed the Apotheosis of Antonius and Faustina, and funeral tournaments.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, plinth

PMR139-05
Italy, Rome: horse-drawn carriage in the Piazza del Popolo, with the Pincio in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, archeology, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, droschke

PMR139-04
Italy, Rome: the Pantheon, founded by Agrippa in 27 BC and rebuilt by Hadrian in 125 AD, is now home to a church.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, columns, architrave, obelisk

PMR139-03
Italy, Rome: Mausoloeum of Augustus (28 BC).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR139-02
Italy, Rome: the Spanish Steps and Trinitá dei Monti, from the Piazza di Sagna, with street artist's pitch in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, tourist scene, terraces, obelisk, relaxing, sunshine

PMR138-12
Italy, Rome: the Spanish Steps and Trinitá dei Monti, from the Piazza di Sagna.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, tourist scene, terraces, obelisk

PMR138-11
Italy, Rome: reflections of the temple and oleander in the picturesque lake in the Borghese Gardens.
Keywords: heritage, culture, capital city, reflections, waterfowl, ducks, classical, architecture

PMR138-09
Italy, Rome: Piazza del Popolo from the Pincio, with St. Peter's Basilica in the distance. In the centre stands an Egyptian obelisk.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Egyptology, traffic

PMR138-07
Italy, Rome: the Arch of Titus (AD 81) in the Forum Romanum.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR138-05
Italy, Rome: surviving statue of one of the Vestal Virgins in the Forum Romanum.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR138-04
Italy, Rome, Forum Romanum: Via Sacra, with the three remaining columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR138-03
Italy, Rome: Forum Romanum, with the Farnese Gardens and Palatine Hill in the background and the entrance to the underground chamber containing "Lapis Niger", tombstone of Romulus in the foreground. The Arch of Titus is visible in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR138-02
Italy, Rome: Forum Romanum, with the Farnese Gardens and Palatine Hill in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city

PMR137-10
Switzerland, Schaffhausen: view of the town from the Munot, a massive 16th century keep.
Keywords: architecture, woods , castle, defence, fortifications, cannon, panorama

PMR137-09
Switzerland, Stein am Rhein on Lake Constance: the bridge over the Rhine.
Keywords: Bodensee, architecture, woods , castle, picturesque, colourful

PMR137-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: the Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall), adjaoining the Stadttor (Town Gate).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, gate tower

PMR137-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: Herrenstrasse with fountain, surmounted by a religious figure and the Ravensburg Gate (15th century) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, gate tower

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

PMR137-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: the High Street, Herrenstrasse, decorated with birch branches for Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi), with the Ravensburg Gate (15th century)and Finanzamt (Tax Office)-
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, gate tower

PMR137-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: Herrenstrasse, the High Street, decorated with birch branches for Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, step gable, gate tower, wrought iron sign

PMR136-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The University, seen from the lawns of the Hofgarten, with magnolia tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, neo-Classical, statuary, columns

PMR136-03
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches

PMR136-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches

PMR136-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. Ludwig von Beethoven statue in the Cathedral Square, with the imposing Heard Post Office in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, memorial, music, composer, ode to joy

PMR135-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949-1990. The Collegiate Church (Munster) dating from the 12th century, built in Romanesque style.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, historic, heritage, belltowers, dwarf gallery

PMR134-07
England, London: Oakdene Lodge, Anerley Park Road, SE 20, residential block, built 1976.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, suburban, dwellings, homes, flats, accommodation

PMR134-06
England, London: Oakdene Lodge, Anerley Park Road, SE 20, residential block, built 1976.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, suburban, dwellings, homes, flats, accommodation

PMR133-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Deutsches Museum on an island in the River Isar, with the Maximilianeum (Bavarian Parliament Building) in the distance.
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic

PMR133-08
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Ahrweiler: the massive Ahr Gate with its tower - the southern entrance to the town.
Keywords: architecture, Eifel, mediaeval, gate tower, defence, fortifications

PMR133-07
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Ahrweiler: part of the pedestrian precinct in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, Eifel, mediaeval, timber-frame, half timbered, gate tower, pavement cafe

PMR133-06
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Ahrweiler: stained glass windows in St. Laurentius' Church.
Keywords: architecture, Eifel, Gothic, colourful, Bible scenes

PMR133-04
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Andernach: Maria Laach Benedictine Abbey in Rhineland Romanesque style, was concecrated in 1156.
Keywords: architecture, Eifel, Abattia Lacensis, Abtei Laach, church, Jesuits

PMR132-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, colourful, architecture, picturesque, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR132-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: the "Schiefes Haus" (Crooked House) on the tanners' canal in the Fishermen's Quarter.
Keywords: Swabia, heritage, architecture, half-timbered, timber-framed, picturesque, historic, gables, dormer

PMR132-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: timber-frame houses in the "Fishermen's Quarter" by the River Danube.
Keywords: colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, half-timbered, historic, picturesque

PMR132-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall (Rathaus) and the Fischkasten Fountain by Jorg Syrlin (1482). Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: Gothic-Renaissance Town Hall (Rathaus) and the Fischkasten Fountain by Jorg Syrlin (1482).
Keywords: Swabia, heritage, architecture, historic

PMR132-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: a modern stained glass window in the Minster.
Keywords: colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, Gothic, church

PMR131-12
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride

PMR131-11
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Chapel used by Martin Luther in 1530 (rebuilt in Gothic style in 1847). The end gable of the Ducal Residence Building (Furstenbau). Cannons on the battlements.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture

PMR131-09
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the village of Gossweinstein with its prominent basilica, built by Balthasar Neumann between 1730 and 1739.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century. Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR131-03
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: houses built on and between the pointed limestone pinnacles in the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, geology, geological

PMR131-01
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bayreuth: statue of Maximilian I in the courtyard of the old palace, with the tower of the palace church (Schlosskirche) behind. Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bayreuth: statue of Maximilian I in the courtyard of the old palace, with the tower of the palace church (Schlosskirche) behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Baroque, monument, historic

PMR130-12
France, Cote d'Azur, Gorbio: Mairie (Town Hall) of the village which perches on top of a steep hill overlooking Menton, not far from the Italian border.
Keywords: Mediterranean, mediaeval, architecture, picturesque, historic, heritage, tricolor

PMR130-03
Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: the Hermitage Hotel.
Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, architecture

PMR129-07
France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: the old La Major Cathedral, with the domes of its successor visible in the background.
Keywords: Mediterranean, church, mediaeval, architecture

PMR129-06
France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: the new La Major Cathedral, completed in 1893, in the Romano-Byzantine style.
Keywords: Mediterranean, architecture, church

PMR129-03
France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: the basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, built mid-19th century in Romano-Byzantine style.
Keywords: architecture, statue, agave

PMR128-12
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Bronze Cupid (cast by Sarazin in 1680) scrambling on a white marble sphinx (carved by Lerambert) standing near the place facade.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, statue, monument, statuary

PMR128-11
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Bronze figures of three children with dove, by the Water Parterre, designed by Charles le Brun.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, statue, allegory

PMR128-07
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Main facade of the Chateau, with the War Vase by Coysevox, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque

PMR128-05
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. View of the Great Lake with the Queen's Cottage on its banks.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque

PMR128-03
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet in the grounds of the Petit Trianon - the Queen's Cottage and Billiard House, from the bridge over the fish-filled stream.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, lake, reflections

PMR128-02
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet in the grounds of the Petit Trianon, reflected in the lake with lilies. It was commissioned in 1783.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, lake

PMR128-01
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The French Pavilion in the grounds of the Petit Trianon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, formal garden, perspective

PMR127-10
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Peristyle in the Grand Trianon, in the park.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds, classical

PMR127-09
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Colonnade by Mansart, in the park.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds

PMR127-08
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. A peaceful corner of the park - the Mirror Lake, adjoining the King's Garden.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds

PMR127-07
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Lizard Fountain, recalling the legend of the peasants turned into reptiles by Jupiter for ridiculing Latona.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gilded, park, grounds

PMR127-06
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Latona Fountain (missing are the figures of Latona, Diana and Apollo), and the Grand Canal, stretching to the horizon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, park, grounds

PMR127-05
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The gilded main gate at the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, wrought ironwork, railings

PMR126-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Farmhouse Maier, Krob 14, in the snow.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, Allgau, architecture, chalet, winter, dwelling

PMR125-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west with the Forggensee (lake) in the background. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR125-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from his birthplace, Hohenschwangau Castle, with the Tegelberg mountain behind.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR125-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Brewers' Procession on the opening Suday of the Oktoberfest 1980: traditional horse-drawn brewers' dray with "Münchener Kindl" perched on the beer barrels.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, tradition, colourful, costumes, wagons, brewery, barrels, beer festival

PMR124-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: the Bishops' New Palace (1712-41) with its own vineyards overlooking the promenade gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque

PMR124-10
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A dug-out canoe lying between two houses with paddles hanging by the window.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. View of the later-period houses from the pile bridge. Note the smoke hole in the roof with own "rooflet".
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. Older-period houses are constructed of wattle and daub, with no windows.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. The group of houses from an older period, protected by a stockade and lookout tower.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway

PMR124-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A bridge on piles leading to the group of later-period houses. The clay oven visible next to nearest house.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower

PMR124-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower

PMR123-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: colourful gabled houses and cobbled streets close to the main square.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

PMR123-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the main square, with St. Mary Fountain and Town Hall (stucco facade by Domenikus Zimmermann, 1719).
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, historic, picturesque, heritage, gables, cokourful

PMR122-12
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Facade and twin towers of the abbey church, built 1232-1350, and converted to Baroque in 1682.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

PMR122-11
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Samson fountain.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades

PMR122-10
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Entrance to the inner courtyard on the north side, from the abbey church portico.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

PMR122-09
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning

PMR122-08
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The south wing of the monastery, with part of the village below, from the top of the Mathematical Tower; the Alps visible in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, landscape, historic

PMR122-07
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. View of the abbey church and gardens from the top of the Mathematical Tower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster

PMR122-06
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Triton and Neptune fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades, antlers

PMR122-05
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp

PMR122-04
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The Observatory or Mathematical Tower, "the oldest skyscraper in Europe", built 1748-58, now houses the Natural History Museum.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster

PMR122-03
Upper Austria, Wels: the town square and fountain, with the historic Lederturm (1618) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, scenic

PMR122-02
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and Porter's Bridge with the Bridge Gate (1667).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

PMR121-12
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: River Salzach and the Rudolfskai (Rudolph Quay) with Hohensalzburg Fortress on its hill behind.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR121-10
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Cathedral, St Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress with the River Salzach in the foreground, from the Hettwer Bastion on the Mount of the Capuchins.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Rudolfskai

PMR121-09
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress with the River Salzach in the foreground, from the Hettwer Bastion on the Mount of the Capuchins.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR121-07
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: statue of Mozart in the Mozartplatz (by Ludwig Schwanthaler, 1842).
Keywords: picturesque, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, monument, sculture, memorial

PMR121-06
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the Kollegien Church, Cathedral, Franciscan Church, St. Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress. On the right, the Festspielhaus, formerly the court stables.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg

PMR121-05
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the River Salzach and bridges, Holy Trinity Church and the wooded Mount of the Capuchins in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg

PMR121-04
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the Kollegien Church, Cathedral, Franciscan Church, St. Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg

PMR121-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the Gothic Town Hall (Rathaus), with part of a fresco illustrating the various trades carried on in the town.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, step gable

PMR121-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the main gate, approached across the bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR121-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: backs of burgher houses on the main street, overlooking the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, reflections

PMR120-12
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: St. Johannis' Church, built 1957, retaining part of the ruined facade of the previous Gothic-style church which was destroyed during WWII.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-11
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Schonborn Gate, built by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schonborn (1642-73) near the mass grave of the victims of the massacre. (The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred).
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-10
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Echter Gate in the Bastion (1605), built by Prince-Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in1631 and the 600-man garrison massacred.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-09
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD. The red sandstone portal was added in the early 17th century. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-08
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: Scherenberg Gate with St. Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-07
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marianberg, with the old bridge and weir, St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica in the foreground, and behind (left to right): the Marienkapelle, Stift Haug (Baroque, 1691, by Petrini), Neumunster (with cupola, 11th century Romanesque Basilica with Baroque facade) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-05
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, left) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-04
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-03
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the Cathedral, the 4th largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. Begun in 1045, completely destroyed in 1945, and rebuilt 1966-67.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-02
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: old crane with wooden jib, built about 1770 by Franz Ignaz, son of Balthasar Neumann, the architect.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, quayside, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-01
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view of the city and old bridge from the Kapelle Church..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Obere Schmiedgasse: the Masterbuilder's House, built by Weidmann in Renaissance style in 1596, and the Gasthof zum Greifen, 14th century Gothic, formerly the residence of Mayor Toppler.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Old Forge and the Roder Tower (Roderturm), seen from the defenders' gallery on the town wall.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Old Forge
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: town wall and defenders' gallery with defence towers, looking north from the top of the Roder Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Rodergasse with its row of gables, from the Roder Tower. Visible in the background are the Town Hall Tower, St. Jacobus' Church and the White Tower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, bird's eye view, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: outer fortifications to the Roder Gate, from the top of the Roder Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, bird's eye view, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: cottages built-on to the town wall by the Klingen Gate (Klingentor).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: St. Wolfgang's or Shepherds' Church (15th century Gothic); the outer side forms part of the town wall, and in the roof are fortified defence positions.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR119-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Market Square, Ratsherrntrinkstube, White Tower and town wall, from the Rathaus Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, bird's eye view, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Herrngasse from the Town Hall Tower, with the Herrn Fountain, Franciscan Church, Castle Gate-Tower and surrounding wooded countrside..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: typical old cottages in the Klosterhof, with arched gate for coaches.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: "Feuerleinserker", an oriel window on the corner of Klingengasse and Klosterhof.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, wood-carving, bull's eye glass, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Japanese artist painting the view of the Klingergasse and Klingentor.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, cobblestones, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: a typical street of half-timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: watching the "Meistertrunk" figures on the gable of the Ratsherrntrinkstube: General Tilly and Mayor Nutsch who drank a 3.25-litre bumper of wine in 10 minutes, thereby saving the town from being plundered by Tilly's men!
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, tradition, drinking contest, spectators, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-06
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Castle Gate-Tower at the end of the Herrengasse. The building on the right houses the Puppet Theatre. Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Castle Gate-Tower at the end of the Herrengasse. The building on the right houses the Puppet Theatre.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Siebers Tower (13th Century), formerly the southern entrance gate-tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-04
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Hegereiter House in the courtyard of the hospital, formerly housed the hospital kitchens.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables, tower, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-03
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: in the central court of the Hospital Bastion, built by Leonhard Weidmann.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: wooden pedestrian bridge over the moat, next to the Hospital-Bastion-Gate.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-01
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Hospital Bastion, with 7 gates, portcullis, drawbridge and rampart! (built by Leonhard Weidmann in the 16th century).
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the handsome Renaissance facade of the Town Hall with its arcades.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Herterichs Fountain (Renaissance style) with the figure of St. George on a column; left: Jagstheimer House with oriel; right: the Town Hall.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Town Hall, the front built in Renaissance style (16th century), and behind the Gothic part (13th century) with its 60-metre belltower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the White Tower, part of the oldest town fortifications (12th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of St. Jacobus' Church from the Market Place.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: early morning shoppers in sunlight with lilac and horse chestnut in bloom.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-06
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nördlingen: the Lopsinger Gate Tower rebuilt in 1593-4 by Wolfgang Walberger, seen from the wooden defenders' gallery on the old town wall.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nördlingen: the Deininger Gate Tower, rebuilt in 1517 by Stefan Weyrer, guarded the road to Regensburg and Vienna.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nördlingen: Lopsinger Gate Tower from the defenders' gallery on the old town wall.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Nördlingen: the old town wall and defenders' gallery with built-on cottages. In the background rises the Reimlinger Gate Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Harburg: Biergarten in the castle courtyard (mostly under renovation at this time).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR117-01
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Town Hall inner court, rebuilt in 1593 by master builder Guldinast.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Renaissance

PMR116-12
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: the "Schnetztor", an old town gate with prison. The Swiss border lies just a few minutes' walk from this gate.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR116-11
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Hotel Barbarossa, an inn since 1419, and the "Haus zum hohen Hafen", built about 1425. The frescoes illustrate the investiture of Friedrich of Zollern as Count of Brandenburg which took place in front of the house.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR116-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: "Wohnturm zum goldenen Lowen", a five-storey tower house built about 1450, with frescoes from 1580, typical of Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR116-09
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: the former church of St. Johann, since 1889 the Domhotel St. Johann.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR116-08
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: the Rhine Gate Tower (ca. 1200 AD), site of the original bridge across t...
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR116-07
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: the Council Building, dating back to 1388, in which the Conclave was held which elected Cardinal Otto of Colonna as Pope Martin V, 8th-17th Nomber 1417. Now modernised and used as a congress and festival hall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Zeppelin, monument

PMR116-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: wing of the mansion home of Count and Countess Bernadotte, with the island's little Baroque chapel of St. Marien (1739). Beds of colourful tulips in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical, architecture, noble, church

PMR115-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg Zoo: the tiger enclosure.
Keywords: Nürnberg, zoological, garden, wild animals, architecture, park

PMR115-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg Zoo: mosaics on the Dolphinarium, with peacock and daffodils.
Keywords: Nürnberg, zoological, garden, wild animals, architecture, park, spring

PMR115-02
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg Zoo: the
Dolphinarium, with daffodils in the foreground.
Keywords: Nürnberg, zoological, garden, wild animals, architecture, park, spring

PMR115-01
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg Zoo: Asian elephants in their extensive enclosure.
Keywords: Nürnberg, zoological, garden, wild animals, architecture, park

PMR114-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Garibaldi in the Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral, a favourite resting place for tourists.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet

PMR114-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: La Scala Opera House (Theatro alla Scala), built 1776-8.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet

PMR114-07
Italy, Ancona: the beautiful Romanesque cathedral on Mount Guasco, overlooking the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, tugboat, picturesque

PMR114-06
Italy, Pesaro: view of the city, lying on the Adriatic, in the late afternoon.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, panorama

PMR114-05
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Mimini.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman

PMR114-04
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Rimini.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman, reflections

PMR114-03
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Cavour with marble fountain dated 1543 recording the visit of Leonardo da Vinci in 1502. Right: bronze statue of Pope Paul V (1611). Behind: Palazzo d'Arengo built 1204-7.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, palace, monument

PMR114-02
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Arch of Augustus, built in 27 BC where the Via Flaminia meets the Via Emilia. It was damaged in a Greek siege in 538 AD and restored in the 10th century.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman

PMR114-01
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Tre Martiri, formerly the Roman Forum, showing Palazzo Brioli with its 16th century clocktower, boasting a sun-moon calendar. The shrine of Sant' Antonio is visible in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, palace

PMR113-12
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. The highest tower of the Guaita Fortress which dates from the 11th century, but much modified. It houses a museum of cannons and field guns. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres)
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval, battlements, crenellations, fortifications

PMR113-11
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. The Guaita Fortress, dating from the 11th century, but much modified. It houses a museum of cannons and field guns. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval, battlements, crenellations, fortifications

PMR113-10
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. View of Rimini and the Adriatic coast from the Guaita Fortress. On a clear day the mountains of Yugoslavia can be seen. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, panorama

PMR113-09
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. View over the walls of the Guaita Fortress with the battlemented Town Hall visible to the right, below. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval

PMR113-08
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. A typical street in Citta San Marino.
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture

PMR113-06
Italy, Ravenna: Piazza del Popolo with Venetian Gothic Town Hall and twin columns bearing figures of San Apollinare and San Vitale - formerly the Lion of San Marco).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, street scene

PMR113-05
Italy, Ravenna: Church of Spirito Santo and the Arian Baptistry containing fine mosaics, both built by Theodoric in the 6th century. The Renaissance loggia is a later addition.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths

PMR113-04
Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista built about 424 AD by Galla Placidia, damaged by bombing in 1944 and later retored. Closer view of the Gothic marble portal.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths, Byzantine

PMR113-03
Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista built about 424 AD by Galla Placidia, damaged by bombing in 1944 and later retored.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths, Byzantine

PMR113-02
Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Apollinare in Classe, with 10th century campanile. Statue of Roman Emperor Augustus, founder of the port and town of Classis (Classe).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, monument

PMR113-01
Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Apollinare Nuovo, built by Theodoric in about 526 AD. Renaissance portico in front. Contains some fine mosaics. Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Apollinare Nuovo, built by Theodoric in about 526 AD. Renaissance portico in front. Contains some fine mosaics.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths

PMR112-12
Italy, Ravenna: Church of San Giovanni Batista (17th century Baroque) built around a 9th-10th century campanile.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR112-11
Italy, Ravenna: entrance to the Church of San Vitale, consecrated in 548 AD, containing the famous mosaics. It was buit to a Byzantine plan, begun under the Goths in 526 AD.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Byzantine

PMR112-10
Italy, Ravenna: the tiny Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (died 450 AD) near San Vitale, contains some fine mosaics.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Byzantine

PMR112-09
Italy, Ravenna: Church of San Vitale with its flying buttresses, consecrated in 548 AD, containing the famous mosaics
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Byzantine

PMR112-08
Italy, Ravenna: Garibaldi statue in the Piazza Garibaldi.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, statesman

PMR112-05
Italy, Ravenna: Church of San Francisco (10th-11th century) from Piazza San Francisco.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR112-04
Italy, Ravenna: the Mausoleum of Theodoric (died 526 AD) viewed from the side. The one-piece roof weighs 300 tons and was raised by means of an earth ramp.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR112-03
Italy, Ravenna: the Mausoleum of Theodoric (died 526 AD) showing entrances to the two levels. The one-piece roof weighs 300 tons and was raised by means of an earth ramp.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR111-08
Egypt, Cairo: view of the Citadel (built 1176) and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, from a window of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, antiquity, mediaeval, Islam, religion, minarets

PMR111-06
Egypt, Cairo: the courtyard and ablutions pavilion of the Alabaster Mosque, built by Mohammed Ali, completed in 1857.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, Islam, religion, colonnade, arches

PMR111-05
Egypt, Thebes: the Colossi of Memnon, seated figures of Amenophis III, each carved out of one sandstone block; all which now remains of the ancient temple of Amenophis.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR111-04
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: the wide "Avenue of Ram-Sphinxes" leading to the first pylon, and view down the central isle of the temple.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR111-03
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: the great North Gate of the temple with vulture goddess Nekhbet surmounting the portal.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR111-02
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: coloured reliefs on the exterior wall of the sanctuary, where the sacred barque was kept: upper: the king communing with the gods, presided over by Amun-Re; middle and lower: priests carrying the sacred barque in procession from Karnak to Luxor on the annual feast and festival of Amun.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR111-01
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: Osirian pillars flanking the courtyard of the subsidiary temple of Ramesses III.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-12
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: "Avenue of the Ram-Sphinxes" leading to the temple entrance in the first pylon.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-11
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge sandstone columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. The stone grille windows above were originally the only source of light.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-10
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple from the north-east.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-08
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: a visiting class of Egyptian schoolchildren.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, education

PMR110-07
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: surviving obelisk of a pair, erected by Queen Hatshepsut, originally completely sheathed in electrum (75% gold, 22% silver and 3% copper). The entire temple was buried under sand by the Muslims up to the level where the obelisk changes colour, and uncovered by Napoleon in 1798/9.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-06
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple and Sacred Lake from the "Son et Lumiere" terrace in the south-east.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-04
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: twin rose granite pillars bearing the papyri of Upper and Lower Egypt signifying the unity of north and south.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-03
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. Closer view of the reliefs on the columns and capitals, the latter still with gilt, turquoise and red colouring.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-02
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-12
Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: statues of Ramesses II in the Great Court which was added by him.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-11
Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: papyrus columns (52 feet high), forming part of the pillared portico of the Temple of Amenophis III.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-10
Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: papyrus columns, forming part of the double colonnade surrounding the Temple of Amenophis III.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-09
Egypt, Thebes: part of a 1.5 mile long "Avenue of the Sphinxes", which formerly led from the Temple of Luxor to the Temple of Karnak, used on festival days.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR109-08
Egypt, Thebes: photographing the Colossi of Memnon, seated statues of Amenophis III, 52 feet high, all that remains of the ancient Temple of Amenophis in Thebes.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, donkeys

PMR109-07
Egypt, Thebes: imposing frontal view of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, built about 1450 BC, but now in the process of reconstruction.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-06
Egypt, Thebes: leading donkeys down the steep path to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-05
Egypt, Thebes: bird's eye view of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, taken from the edge of the overhanging cliff.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-02
Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Ramesses III. Behind is the pyramid-shaped Theban mountain, under which the kings wished their tombs to lie.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR109-01
Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun, and, directly behind, entrance to the tomb of Ramesses VI.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR108-03
Egypt, Edfu: the town of Edfu at dusk, seen from the roof of the of the Temple of Horus.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR108-02
Egypt, Edfu: the Temple of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, was built during the Ptolomaic period between 237 and 57 BC, and dedicated to the god Horus. The well-preserved figure of Horus stands by the doorway.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture, sculpture, statue

PMR108-01
Egypt, Edfu: the Temple of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, was built during the Ptolomaic period between 237 and 57 BC, and dedicated to the god Horus. Main courtyard and colonnaded entrance hall, seen from the entrance. The figure of Horus stands to the left of the doorway.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR107-06
Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. General view, showing some of the remaining reliefs. Many crocodiles were mummified here and some are still to be seen.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR107-05
Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Open-lotus-flower column capitals; the the red, blue and gilt colouring is still well preserved on the architrave overhang.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR107-04
Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Relief depicting the captive headmen of over-run towns, each with the name of his town in a cartouche. The left arm of each has been amputated and fed to the lions.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-12
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The main temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, had 4 seated colossi of Ramesses II, with a row of baboons above.
These greet the morning sun which shines directly into the sanctuary, deep inside the rock.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-11
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Row of Horus falcons at the feet of the colossi.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-10
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The two intact seated colossi of Ramesses II on the right of the entrance, each 65 feet high.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-09
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Figures of Ramesses in the outer chamber of the main temple, with roof frescoes of Nekhbet, the vulture.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-08
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. A commemorative plaque, set into the cliff face, acknowledging the help of UNESCO, Cost was about US$ 36,000,000.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR106-07
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. View of the adjacent facades, with the Temple of Hathor in the foreground.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-06
Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The smaller (wife's) temple. dedicated to Hathor, has 4 figures of Ramesses II and 2 of his wife on the facade.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR106-04
Egypt, Aswan: dedication to the everlasting friendship of the Arab and Russian peoples on the Aswan High Dam.
Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction, monument

PMR106-03
Egypt, Aswan: overhead view from inside the Russian-built monument commemorating the completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970.
Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction, memorial, sculpture, art

PMR106-02
Egypt, Aswan: Russian-built monument commemorating the completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970.
Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction, memorial, sculpture, art

PMR106-01
Egypt, Aswan: commemorative inscribed stone block in the centre of the Aswan High Dam, built 1960-70.
Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction

PMR047-03
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Charles Bridge crossing the Vltava River with St. Vitus' Cathedral on the far side (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue, River Moldau

PMR-D2709
Iran, Teheran: bas-relief of Persian soldiers armed with spears and bows, from Persepolis, in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity

PMR-D2708
Iran, Teheran: bronze head of Darius the Great in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity

PMR-D2707
Iran, Teheran: trunk of Darius the Great found in Egypt, in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, sculpture, statue

PMR-D2706
Iran, Teheran, National Museum: the "Audience Scene", original centrepiece of the eastern staircase of the Apadana in Persepolis, found in the treasury, It shows the King enthroned with the crown prince behind him, and behind him a towel bearer and a weapon bearer. In front of the King stands a senior official with two guards behind him.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, bas-relief

PMR-D2705
Iran, Teheran: pottery storage chest from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history

PMR-D2704
Iran, Teheran: pottery bowls with interesting designs from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history

PMR-D2701
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. Closer view of the huge iwan, still intact after nearly 2000 years.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2700
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. View from the front, showing the huge iwan with three open-topped domes behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2698
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. Ornamental double arch over a blind window on an outside wall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2697
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. A square column supports a wide-span arch from the outer wall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2696
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2695
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2694
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of (originally) three open-topped domes, built of irregular small stones.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid

PMR-D2693
Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. One of three square halls with open domes. This may have been the first use of the "squinch" to support a round dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid, squinch

PMR-D2678
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian

PMR-D2677
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying the story of Jonah and the whale.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2676
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: view of some of the rich carvings on the exterior.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2675
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying Adam and Eve.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2674
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying a number of saints.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2673
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying pairs of geese and rams.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2672
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying hunting scenes with wild animals.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2671
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying George and the Dragon.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2670
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: the entry portal.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian

PMR-D2669
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2668
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2667
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: well-preserved colourful frescoes.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical

PMR-D2666
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. Closer view of the Palace from the old cemetary.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2665
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. Old cemetary of the former settlement of Eski Beyazit, with the Palace in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs, graves, burial, tombstones

PMR-D2663
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
Closer view of the ornate main entrance gate, the upper arch filled with "muqarnas".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2662
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
Stone block representing a ram (?) near the entrance.
Keywords: primitive, stone-carving, mediaeval

PMR-D2661
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. Closer view from the Palace of the farmer's dwelling house (with satellite dish!).
Keywords: house, home, smallholding

PMR-D2660
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View from the palace of the 1578 AD Ottoman mosque, and a farmer's dwelling.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2659
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View from the palace of a small. modern mosque.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2658
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
The mosque, seen from the inner courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2657
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. The largest room in the Haremlik is the salon, with glass roof and colonnades.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2656
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View across the plain, over modern Dogubayazit towards Mount Ararat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2655
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2654
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2653
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View across the plain, over modern Dogubayazit towards Mount Ararat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2652
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View from the palace of the ruined Urartian fortress, rock tombs, & 16th century Ottoman mosque.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2651
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
The marvellously decorated portal to the Haremlik.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2650
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
The mosque, seen from the inner courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2649
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View through an arch of the mosque and minaret (part of the palace).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2648
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles.
The ornate main entrance gate.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2647
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View from the palace of the ruins of a fortress from Urartian era, perhaps 800 BC or older.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2646
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View of the palace (elevation 2200m.) , backed by rugged cliffs, from below.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2645
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View of the palace (elevation 2200m.) , backed by rugged cliffs, from below.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2644
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2642
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Horse (?) on the entrance loggia.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2641
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Adam and Eve in the band of string course carvings.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2640
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. St Michael slaying the devil?
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2639
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. The original 14th century black and white striped part of the church.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2638
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Intricate carving in a blind window.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2637
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Representation of St. Thaddaeus on a horse.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2636
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2635
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. The entrance loggia displays extensive carvings.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2634
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2625
Iran, Siyah Cheshmeh: martial figure with a machine gun, standing on the globe.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, symbol, warlike

PMR-D2623
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. One of the original brick domes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2622
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration. The colour is said to be unique to this mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2621
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2620
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2619
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The adjacent Khaqani Garden honours the 12th century Azari poet Shirvani Khaqani.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2610
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Part of the imposing defence fortifications which still survives.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2609
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Soleyman

PMR-D2608
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill, with volcano Zendan-e Soleiman in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Soleyman

PMR-D2607
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2606
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The stream of water from the crater lake runs out in front of the fortifications.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2605
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2604
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2603
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Part of the fire temple.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2602
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Sagging wall with supports.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2601
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. General view.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2600
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. General view, with the conical peak of Zendan-e Soleiman (Soloman's Prison) in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2599
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The volcanic crater lake has a spring producing 90 litres of water per second, which flows out here.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, water-channel, UNESCO

PMR-D2598
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. A Kurdish family visiting the ruins.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Kurd, costume

PMR-D2595
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2594
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2593
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) : view from the dome of the mausoleum over the small town of Soltaniyeh, with the Zagros Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, panorama

PMR-D2592
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome. Ornate tile ceiling. A UNESCO site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret

PMR-D2591
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Entrance to the much revered and highly decorated shrine enclosing the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2590
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2589
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass. Above, scripts from thje Quran on a band.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2588
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. The bejewelled and ornate roof of the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2587
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. The much revered and highly decorated shrine enclosing the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2586
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2585
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets, from the fountain courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2584
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2583
Iran, Qazvin: Darvazeh-e-Qadim-e-Teheran (Teheran Gate), once part of the city walls, and dating from the Qajar era, is covered in colourful tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2582
Iran, Qazvin: Darvazeh-e-Qadim-e-Teheran (Teheran Gate), once part of the city walls, and dating from the Qajar era, is covered in colourful tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2581
Iran, Teheran: the Azadi Tower (Liberty Tower) was designed by architect Hossein Amanat, a Baha'i, who was driven from the country on the fall of the Shah. It is built of white marble from the Isfahan region, and was inaugurated on 16th October 1971.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, monument, landmark

PMR-D2580
Iran, Teheran: the city has expanded rapidly in the north, right up to the foothills of the Alborz Mountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, panorama

PMR-D2579
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), the mirror hall uses glass & gilding to great effect.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2578
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), filigree, colourful glass screens with floral motifs.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2577
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2576
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2575
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, showing the uniformed bandsmen lined up under the terrace, on tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2574
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), built 1865-7 combined European influences (including height) with Persian architecture.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2573
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. A brilliant arched panel of colourful faience arabesques.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2572
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Entrance to Talar-e Ayaheh (Hall of Mirrors) which formerly housed the Peacock Throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2571
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) dates from 1759. Exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2570
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with marble tombstone of Nasser al-Din Shah.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2569
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with sumptuously decorated throne room.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2568
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Marble Throne Verandah with the throne, carved from 65 pieces of yellow Yazd alabaster in 1806 for Fath Ali Shah Qajar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2567
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) with carved alabaster throne.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2566
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2565
Iran, Teheran: typical street scene with hoarding lauding a hero of the Iraq-Iran war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, traffic lights, zebra crossing

PMR-D2564
Iran, Teheran: stone horse in bas-relief (from Persepolis?) standing outside the National Museum of Iran.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, historic, antiquity

PMR-D2563
Iran, Teheran: the National Museum was designed by French architect André Godard and completed in 1928. The traditional iwan dominates the facade. Reflected in pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2562
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The sitting room.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, furniture, furnishings, chandelier

PMR-D2561
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. Statue of an archer in the grounds.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, monument, stone figure

PMR-D2560
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The Green Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era and opulently remodelled by the Pahlevis.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2559
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Facade and main entrance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2558
Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2557
Iran, Teheran: view over the city from the hills in the north.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2556
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Closer view of a minaret.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2555
Iran, Qom: promenade with ornamental tiles and arches, where students from the medresa can frequently be seen.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2554
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Closer view of three of the minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2553
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Golden dome and minarets from the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2552
Iran, Qom: Hazrat-e Masumeh is the burial place of Fatemah, sister of the 8th Imam Reza and is the spiritual centre of Qom, which itself is the spiritual centre of Iran. The shrine was begun by Shah Abbas I and completed by other Safavid shahs. Non-Muslims are not allowed in the shrine itself. Golden dome and minarets from the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2550
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs" and shady walks, Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2549
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) seen from the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs", Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2548
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2547
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountain.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2546
Iran, Isfahan: a former caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar area, now a leafy shopping square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, trading, souvenirs

PMR-D2544
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer view of one of the minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2543
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2542
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The breathtaking decoration of the main dome.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2541
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2540
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2539
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2538
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2537
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2536
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2535
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. One of the colourful panels of arabesques on either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2534
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer look at the decoration round the balcony in the entrance iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2533
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. A closer view of the stalactite ceiling of the entrance iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2532
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. The much-photographed main entrance, through an iwan with balcony.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO

PMR-D2530
Iran, Isfahan: view of the south end of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Jameh Mosque from the terrace of the Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, minaret, formal gardens

PMR-D2529
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). The roof of the music room is overlaid with cut-outs representing vases, to improve accoustics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2528
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). Red and blue floral decorations on the domed ceiling of one of the rooms.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2527
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. The colourful mihrab surrounded by quranic scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2526
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Interior decoration of the walls of the prayer hall with bands of Quran scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2525
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Interior decoration of the walls of the prayer hall with bands of Quran scripts.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2524
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. View of the dome from within.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2523
Iran, Isfahan: Ali minaret, near the Ali Mosque, the oldest minaret in Isfahan and the second highest at 448 metres
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2522
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Closer view of one of the minarets on the south iwan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2521
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Striking domed ceiling with surrounding band of quranic inscriptions.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2520
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Honeycomb lattice windows filter the light.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2519
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The Taj al-Molk Dome, regarded as the finest brick-built dome in Persia, has survived dozens of earhquakes for more than 900 years.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2518
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Prayer Hall, built during the Seljuk era.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2517
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The iwan on the south side with Mongol era stalactite mouldings and two minarets. In front, the ablutions fountain, imitating the Kaaba at Mecca.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2516
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The low-vaulted winter prayer hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2515
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Stucco mihrab covered in Quranic inscriptions in the Room of Sultan Uljeitu, one of the greatest treasures of the mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2514
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. The west iwan, built by the Seljuks and decorated by the Safavids, is topped by a "maazeneh" for calling the faithful to prayer.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2513
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Modern mosaic of Ayatolla Ali Khamenei in the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2512
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Modern mosaic of Ayatolla Ruhollah Khomeini in the courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2511
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Ancient mihrab.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2510
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. One of the original domes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2509
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Part of the original, unadorned, prayer hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2508
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Part of the original, unadorned, prayer hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2507
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. One of the original surviving domes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR-D2506
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2504
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage passing Lotfollah Mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2503
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. One of many horse-drawn carriages offering rides round the square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2502
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2501
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage awaiting custom.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2500
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2499
Iran, Isfahan: the gardens of the Abbasi, a luxury hotel, based on the former Madar-Shah caravanserai from the Safavid era.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, botany, horticulture, flowers, fruit trees

PMR-D2498
Iran, Isfahan: exotic fruit in the gardens of the Abbasi, a luxury hotel, based on the former Madar-Shah caravanserai from the Safavid era.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, botany, horticulture, flowers, fruit trees

PMR-D2496
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Entrance building reflected in the pool, seen from the palace porch.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2495
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco with part of the florally decorated ceiling.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2494
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2493
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2492
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco in the Throne Hall: Nader Shah battles Sultan Mohammed (astride a white elephant), from the Qajar period.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2491
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2490
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2489
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside ceiling splendour.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2488
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside splendour.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2487
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Exquisitely painted roof of the porch, with wooden pillars.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2486
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool with sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2485
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool is said to reflect 40 columns.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2484
Iran, Isfahan: private gardens with pool and stuary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2483
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2482
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2481
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2480
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2479
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2478
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2477
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2476
Iran, Isfahan: One of many dovecotes to be found in the region of Isfahan. They go back about 700 years and were important not only for housing pigeons but also for collecting valuable guano for fertilizer. View inside, with pigeon!
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, historic, doves

PMR-D2475
Iran, Isfahan: One of many dovecotes to be found in the region of Isfahan. They go back about 700 years and were important not only for housing pigeons but also for collecting valuable guano for fertilizer.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, historic, doves

PMR-D2474
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. View of the cathedral and tower from the adjacent gardens.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2473
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. Colourful domed ceiling over the nave shows much Persian influence.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2472
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2471
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2470
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The dome and vaults are exquisitely decorated with coloured tiles, and include "trompe l'oeil" spectators under the dome.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2469
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored. Judgement Day.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2468
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2467
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. View of the cathedral entrance and clock tower with faience ornamentation.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2466
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. Colourful entry portal with scene of the Annunciation in the tympanum.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR-D2465
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Ruins of the so-called Prison of Soloman.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2463
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. View from Tal e-Takht, the former citadel, over the Morghab Plain with the tomb of Cyrus the Great (left) and the Zagros Mountains behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2462
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Figure of a soldier with horned helmet and shield of unknown attribution.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2461
Iran, Pasargadae: among the ruins of the city is this column with the trilingual inscription, "I am Cyrus, an Achaemenid" in Old Persian, Elamite and Akkadion..
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2460
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Columns of the Audience Hall of the king's palace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2459
Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Bas-reliefs on the door jambs of one of the portals to the king's palace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2457
Iran, Pasargadae: the Tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Morghab Plain contains archetectural elements of all the civilizations Cyrus had conquered. Plundered by Alexander the Great.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology, mausoleum, burial chamber

PMR-D2456
Iran, Pasargadae: the Tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Morghab Plain contains archetectural elements of all the civilizations Cyrus had conquered. Plundered by Alexander the Great.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology, mausoleum, burial chamber

PMR-D2455
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of Sassanid King Bahram II, standing in the centre with an oversized sword, regarded by five members of the king's family (?) on the left and three courtiers on the right.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2454
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the investiture of Sassanid King Ardashir I (c.226-242).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2453
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Bun Khanak (Central Home), long thought to be an Achaemenid fire temple, but now suggested to be a treasury. Sassanian victories are recorded on the walls.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2452
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: presumed rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Darius II.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2451
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: presumed rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Ataxerxes I.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2450
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the triumph of Sassanid King Shapur I over the Roman Emperor Valerian, and Philip the Arab.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2449
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Darius I (the Great).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2448
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the investiture with the ring of kingship of Sassanid King Narseh (c. 293-303). The female figure presenting the ring is assumed to be the divinity Anahita.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2447
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: presumed rock tomb of the Achaemenid King Xerxes I .
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2446
Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Rock tombs of the Achaemenid Kings, Artaxerxes I, Darius I and Xerxes I (left to right).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology

PMR-D2445
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.
Central panel of the Eastern Stairway of the Apadana (unfinished). It replaced the "King's Audience" relief (see PMR-D2437)..
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2444
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 southern wing of the eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting 23 gift-bearing delegations (top left: Assagartians/Medes).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2443
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.
Eastern portico of the "Hundred Column Hall" showing the King on his throne being carried in by 28 men representing the subject nations.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2442
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.
A well-preserved kneeling stone horse which once supported the roof beams as a column capital.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2441
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. Tomb of Artaxerxes III, shown saluting the "Royal Fire" with the winged "Royal Glory" & carried by 30 subjects, one from each country.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2440
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 "Gate of All Nations" from Mount Mithra (tele-shot).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2439
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 north-eastern half of Persepolis from Mount Mithra.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2438
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 south-western half of Persepolis from Mount Mithra.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2437
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 "King's Audience" relief, standing in the Treasury. Originall it had ornamented the centre of the east stairway of the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2436
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.
Portico of the "Tachara" or Palace of Darius the Great depicting the King entering with attendants bearing a sun shade behind him.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2435
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.
Southern portals of the "Hundred Columns Hall", with the tomb of Artaxerxes in the hillside behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2434
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.
Trilingual inscription on a portico of the Tachara: Old Persian (top), Elamite (middle) and Babylonian (bottom).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

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

PMR-D2432
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 "Tachara" or private palace of Darius the Great. View from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2431
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 "Tachara" or private palace of Darius the Great. View from the south showing the frieze of soldiers in "Persian" uniform.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2430
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.
"Gate of All Nations" and surviving columns. The one on the right has been restored.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2429
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.
Files of the "Immortal Guard" on the north wing of the eastern stairway to the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2428
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 eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes, including two fine rams.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2427
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 eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes, including a camel.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2426
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 eastern stairway facade of the Apadana depicting foreign kings and dignitaries bringing tributes.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2425
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 ubiquitous symbolic representation of a lion attacking a bull.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2424
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.
Guards from various lands depicted on a wall of the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2423
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.
One of the doors to the "Hundred Column Hall" depicting a monster-slaying King.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2422
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.
"Hundred Column Hall" with the tomb of Artaxerxes III on the hillside behind.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2421
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.
One of the west doors to the "Hundred Column Hall".
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2420
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 "Hundred Column Hall" - soldiers on the northern door jamb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2419
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.
A party of Iranian university graduates celebrating their graduation in a historic place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO

PMR-D2418
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.
"Gate of All Nations" from the "inside", showing the "Guardian Bulls".
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2417
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.
Column capital, formerly topped with kneeling horses which supported the roof.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2416
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.
"Gate of All Nations" or Xerxes' Gateway, through which all visitors passed.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2415
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.
Looking back at the long approach avenue, used for processions.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2414
Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D2413
Iran, Shiraz: Quran Gate, on the road to Isfahan, was built during the reign of Adud al-Dawla, king of the Buyid dynasty from 949 to 983. Copies of the Quran were formerly stored in a room above the road.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, historic, heritage

PMR-D2412
Iran, Shiraz: Bagh-e Eram ( Eram Botanical Garden), founded in the Saljughid Dynasty (1037-1193), was owned by a number of rulers until being made the responsibility of Shiraz University in 1963. The central building is regarded as an architectural masterpiece of the Qajar era. UNESCO listed.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture

PMR-D2411
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. A colourful fabric store.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2410
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2409
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars: a former
caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar, now a pleasant shopping square
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2408
Iran, Shiraz: a typical local restaurant. This one has a collection of vintage wireless sets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, radios, eating, waiter

PMR-D2407
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Carved columns in the Shabestan or Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2406
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Mihrab (?) decorated in coloured faience.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2405
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Carved columns in the Shabestan or Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2404
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Carved columns in the Shabestan or Prayer Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2403
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. Domed ceiling of one of the iwans, exquisitely decorated with coloured faience tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2402
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. The pool, reflecting an iwan with two minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2401
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. One of the iwans, exquisitely decorated with coloured faience tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2400
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. The pool, reflecting an iwan with two minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2399
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. A domed arch, decorated with mosaics and tiles.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2398
Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. A picture store in the foreground.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs

PMR-D2397
Iran, Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel) was built in the early Zand period, as part of Karim Khan's royal court. It has four corner towers featuring ornamental brickwork, the south-eastern one leaning outwards due to subsidence.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, fortress, castle, fortifications

PMR-D2396
Iran, Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel) was built in the early Zand period, as part of Karim Khan's royal court. It has four corner towers featuring ornamental brickwork, the south-eastern one leaning outwards due to subsidence.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, fortress, castle, fortifications

PMR-D2395
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques

PMR-D2394
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. The octagonal pavilion enclosing his tombstone is much visited.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument

PMR-D2393
Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument

PMR-D2392
Iran, Shiraz: poem in Farsi with a floral faience surround in the tomb of the famous Sa'di (1207-91), one of the most popular poets in Iran.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesque, literature, poetry

PMR-D2388
Iran, Bishapur: entrance to the Chogan Gorge, where six bas-reliefs are carved into the walls celebrating the achievements of Shapur I.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, geology

PMR-D2387
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Some of the surviving ruined buildings.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2386
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Some of the surviving ruined buildings.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2385
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Anahita's Temple, with pool (?) below ground level.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2384
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Some of the surviving ruined buildings.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2383
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Anahita's Temple.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR-D2375
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the west.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2374
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. The south-western stairway alone provided access to the top.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2373
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. Probable site of the latrines.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2372
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. Footprint of an Elamite child, preserved for 3 millennia.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2371
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. North-eastern stairway to the first terrace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2370
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2369
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2368
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2367
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2366
Iran, Shush: the so-called Tomb of Daniel, a typical imamzadeh, previously a goal of Jewish pilgrims, now a mosque, built in 1871.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical, Old Testament, faience, tiling, colourful

PMR-D2365
Iran, Shush: the so-called Tomb of Daniel, a typical imamzadeh, previously a goal of Jewish pilgrims, now a mosque, built in 1871.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical, Old Testament, faience, tiling, colourful

PMR-D2364
Iran, Shush: Chateau de Morgan, built by the French Archeological Service between 1897 and 1912, adjoins the archeological site of the Palace of Darius.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, castle, crenellations, fortifications

PMR-D2363
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Here: a collection of fragments of columns etc. awaiting restoration.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids

PMR-D2362
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Here: a double-headed kneeling horse used as a column capital (aka Persepolis).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids, stone-carving

PMR-D2361
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Here: the base of one of the columns of the Apadana is preserved.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids

PMR-D2360
Iran, Shush: site of the Palace of Darius (521 BC), built on the ruins of capital of Elam, laid waste by Ashurbanipal, the Assyrian King around 640 BC.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, foundations, Achaemenids

PMR-D2359
Iran, Shush: Chateau de Morgan, built by the French Archeological Service between 1897 and 1912, adjoins the archeological site of the Palace of Darius.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, castle, crenellations, fortifications

PMR-D2357
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2356
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2355
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2354
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2353
Iran: gravestones of ancient heroes approximately 250 years old in a cemetary near Pol-e-Dokhtar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology

PMR-D2352
Iran: gravestones of ancient heroes approximately 250 years old in a cemetary near Pol-e-Dokhtar.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology

PMR-D2341
Iran: ruined AnahitaTemple near Bisotun used by a pre-Christian cult who worshipped the Indo-Iranian cosmological figure Anahita.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2340
Iran, Asam Abad: view of the modern town on the plain, with hills in the background.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2339
Iran, Asam Abad: view of the modern town on the plain, with hills in the background.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2338
Iran, Asam Abad: view of the modern town on the plain, with hills in the background.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2337
Iran, Hamadan: the Jewish Tomb of Esther (wife of Xerxes I) and Mordecai is alleged to be within this 14th century tower, which was once Iran's most important Jewish pilgrimage site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical

PMR-D2336
Iran, Hamadan: BuAli Sina (Avicenna) Mausoleum. This tower was erected in 1954 on the tomb of Avicenna, the famous physician and philosopher (980-1037).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture

PMR-D2334
Iran, Sanandaj: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) with its twin minarets, was built in 1813 on the orders of Amonulla Khan.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2327
Turkey, Anatolia: Güzelzu ruined fortress in north-eastern Anatolia.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, castle, ruin

PMR-D2326
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved 14th century grave tower built by Curds/Yazids near to Lake Van.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving

PMR-D2325
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved 14th century grave tower built by Curds/Yazids near to Lake Van.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving

PMR-D2323
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian

PMR-D2322
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian

PMR-D2321
Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan.
Here: a boat approaches the quay.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian

PMR-D2318
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2316
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2315
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2314
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR131K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emirates Towers, one a hotel and the other an office block, at 355 metres, the world's 12th highest building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR548-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: colourful underpass under Sheikh Zayed Road, with new apartment blocks behind. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: colourful underpass under Sheikh Zayed Road, with new apartment blocks behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR122K-30
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the approach channel to the new Dubai Marina from the sea, in the shadow of a forest of skyscrapers. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the approach channel to the new Dubai Marina from the sea, in the shadow of a forest of skyscrapers.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-23
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: under construction in the new Marina: this skyscraper "twists" through 90 degrees from bottom to top. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: under construction in the new Marina: this skyscraper "twists" through 90 degrees from bottom to top.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new Dubai Marina. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new Dubai Marina.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR669-12
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: facade of the Asamkirche, St. Johann Nepomuk, built by the Asam Brothers, Cosmos Damian and Egid Quirian, between 1733-46 in Bavarian Rococo style.
Keywords: metropolis, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR549-10
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): offices to let: newly finished tower block. United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): offices to let: newly finished tower block.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR549-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: from right, Oasis Centre, Ghaya Residence,Al Attar Tower, Sky Tower; left, the highest of all, still under construction. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: from right, Oasis Centre, Ghaya Residence,Al Attar Tower, Sky Tower; left, the highest of all, still under construction.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR672-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new marina. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new marina.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR668-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, twin towers, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR132K-23
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots with a side gallery in their grip.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR130K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. View from the west, with palm trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR115K-19
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Eroded strata, in the form of concentric circles of coloured sandstone.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-16
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Bands of colour in a bluff on the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR351-06
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: horsemen carrying the flags of the city.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian

PMR143K-25
Laos, Vientiane: Pha That Luang (official name: Pha Chedi Lokajulamani), is the most important national monument, first built in this form by King Setthathirath in 1566 and constantly altered and improved since then..
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, chedi

PMR-D2214
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2306
Laos, Luang Prabang: aerial view of the old town on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and the Mekong River.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2299
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (Red Chapel) houses an unusual reclining Buddha which is said to date from 1569. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2301
Laos, Luang Prabang: 25 kilometres upstream, where the Nam Ou flows into the Mekong, the Pak Ou Caves overlook the river and house a collection of gilded Buddhas (no lighting!)
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2300
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Nam Khan River at its confluence with the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2298
Laos, Luang Prabang: The side wall of the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (La Chapelle Rouge) is covered with mirror-shard mosaics depicting scenes of everyday life. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong and dates from the 1950s.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2297
Laos, Luang Prabang: this "Tree of Life" on the rear wall of the Sim of Wat Xieng Thong was created in 1957 out of glass mosaics to celebrate the 2500th year of the birth of Buddha.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2296
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat chapel in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong was dubbed "La Chapelle Rouge" (the Red Chapel) by the French.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2295
Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2294
Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2293
Laos, Luang Prabang: the ceremonial carriage used to carry the funeral urns of Lao royalty has five nagas as figureheads. It is housed in a special building, the Hóhng Kép Mien.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2292
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Buddha and shrine of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, built in 1821 to replace a 1796 original.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2291
Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2290
Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2289
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre has an extensive display of local arts and crafts including these traditional woven Hmong skirts.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, costume

PMR-D2288
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving on the Mekong River.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2287
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving by horse caravan.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2218
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kreuzigung Hof (Crucifixion Court) in the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, takes its name from the crucifixion sculpture on the far wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2217
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2216
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2203
Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2202
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2201
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. View of the richly decorated door and portico, with Nagas lining the steps.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2200
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2199
Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2198
Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. The last to live there was King Sisavang Vong (ruled 1905-59 whose statue stands in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2197
Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. The approach is through an avenue of Palmyra Palms.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2196
Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2195
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2194
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2193
Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2192
Laos, Luang Prabang: Hmong children in colourful traditional dress in a hill village near Luang Prabang.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2191
Laos, Luang Prabang: palm-thatched houses of the Hmong hill people in a village near Luang Prabang.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2182
Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2181
Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bear(Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2180
Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2179
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2178
Laos, Luang Prabang: moored river craft on the Mekong River outside the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2177
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2176
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2175
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2174
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2173
Laos, Luang Prabang: water buffalo with calf on the bank of the Mekong River.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2172
Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2171
Laos, Luang Prabang: temple in the trees overlooking the Mekong, surrounded by Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2170
Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2169
Laos, Luang Prabang: view upstream of the Nam Khan River with mountainous background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2168
Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2167
Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2166
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Morning Food Market Street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2165
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak with facade showing Buddha riding Airavata, the three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology which featured on the Lao flag before 1975.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2164
Laos, Luang Prabang: view of sandbanks in the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2163
Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddha teaching novices near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2162
Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddhas near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill, with reclining Buddha in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2161
Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddhas near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2160
Laos, Luang Prabang: the steps (329) up Phu Si hill with a Flamboyant tree (Flame of the Forest tree) (Delonix regia).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2159
Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2158
Laos, Luang Prabang: view across the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with the old town in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2157
Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2156
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2155
Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2154
Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2153
The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2152
The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2151
The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2150
The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2149
The Philippines, Manila: high-rise buildings nearing completion in Forbestown, seen from the American Cemetary and Memorial Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2148
The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2147
The Philippines, Manila: American Cemetery and Memorial - in the central tower is a devotional chapel and on the walls of the hemispheres are inscribed the names of 36,286 servicemen with no known grave.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2146
The Philippines, Manila: the cloisters of San Agustin Church, the oldest in the Philippines.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2145
The Philippines, Manila: the interior of Manila Cathedral, destroyed in WWII and rebuilt in 1951.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2144
The Philippines, Manila: traditional horse-drawn carriage in Fort Santiago Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2143
The Philippines, Manila: statue of Dr José Rizal, the leading freedom fighter against the Spanish, executed nearby in 1896.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2142
The Philippines, Manila: inside "Intra Muros", the walled enclave of the colonial Spanish, with police in historical costumes.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2141
The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage. The tableau with the horseman is believed original.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2140
The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage, with reflection in canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2139
The Philippines, Manila: traditional horse-drawn carriage in Fort Santiago Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2138
The Philippines, Manila: seated bronze statues of Philippine notables in Fort Santiago Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2137
The Philippines, Manila: the giant flagpole and Philippine flag in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2136
The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal

PMR-D2132
Oman, Muscat: closer view of the giant incense burner overlooking Al Riyam Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2131
Oman, Muscat: golden water pitchers form a fountain on one of the traffic roundabouts near Al Riyan Park with the stark mountains of the desert behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2130
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2129
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2128
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2127
Oman, Muscat: Forts Jalali and Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, command the entrance to the "hidden harbour".
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2126
Oman, Muscat: some of the original buildings in Old Muscat.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2125
Oman, Muscat: Bait Al Zubair (House of Al Zubair), a private museum displaying the Zubair family's collection of Omani artefacts, spanning a number of centuries. Portrait of Sultan Qaboos near the entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2124
Oman, Muscat: traditional carved wooden door of Al Bait Al Oud, a reconstruction of the house where Sheikh Ali bin Juma lived with his family in the 18th and 20th centuries, with original furnishings.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2123
Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2122
Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2121
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2120
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2119
Oman, Muscat: the restored Muscat Gate now contains a museum of local history.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2118
Oman, Muscat: Mirani Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2117
Oman, Muscat: Jalali Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, guards the harbour together with Mirani Fort, opposite.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2116
Oman, Muscat: one of the colourful "minarets" of the Al Khor Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2115
Oman, Muscat: blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2114
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2113
Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2112
Oman, Muscat: the lake and colourful pavilion in the Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2111
Oman, Muscat: the beach at Hay As Saruj.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2110
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2109
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the mihrab niche in the qiblah wall. The Persian carpet is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2108
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2107
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2106
Oman, Muscat: one of the stained glass windows in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2105
Oman, Muscat: south entrance porch to the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the carved wooden doors.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2104
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2103
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2102
Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2100
Oman, Muscat: mosque with colourful dome and minaret on the promenade at Muttrah, with the barren mountains of the desert behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2099
Oman, Muscat: Muttrah Fort overlooks flowerbeds on Al Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2098
Oman, Muscat: mosque with colourful dome and minaret on the promenade at Muttrah.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2097
Oman, Muscat: the bay and promenade at Muttrah.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2096
Oman, Muscat: part of the prestigious Corniche road which joins Muttrah and Old Muscat.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2095
Oman, Muscat: the Ministry of Finance in Old Muscat.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2094
Oman, Muscat: Bandar Ar Rawdah Marina from the coast road.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, yacht harbour

PMR-D2093
Oman, Muscat: a traditional dhow is a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2092
Oman, Muscat: golden coffee pots are a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2091
Oman, Muscat: a modern dual-carriageway road sweeps down through a cutting to the sea.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2090
Oman, Muscat: the clock tower is a local landmark at Ruwi, the commercial centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2089
Oman, Muscat: hundreds of feral pigeons on the dried-out river bed.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2088
Oman, Muscat: colourful modern "minarets" on a mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2087
Oman, Muscat: the newly completed Al Harthy Complex contains a large shopping centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2086
Oman, Muscat: the beach and coastal development at Haramil.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2085
Oman, Muscat: mangroves are preserved in Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2084
Oman, Muscat: a modern gate spans the road on the approach to Muttra.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2083
Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' yacht in the port at Muttrah.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2082
Oman, Muscat: Al Riyam Park, overlooked by a giant incense burner.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2081
Oman, Muscat: traffic on Al Jaame Street in Ruwi.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2080
Oman, Muscat: modern mosque with dome and minaret in Ruwi.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, colourful

PMR-D2071
Kent: the entrance front of Chartwell House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2070
England, Kent, Westerham: Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2069
The Weald of Kent, from Chartwell Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2066
England, Kent, Westerham: Chartwell (National Trust), the former home of Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D2046
Scotland, Edinburgh: Greyfriars Kirk.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2045
Scotland, Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2044
Scotland, Edinburgh: the grave of Greyfriars Bobby in Greyfriars Churchyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2043
Edinburgh: entrance to Greyfriars Churchyard, with monument to Greyfriars Bobby.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2042
Edinburgh: grave of John Gray, where Greyfriars Bobby lay, daily, for 14 years.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2041
Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2040
Scotland, Edinburgh: statue of William Chambers of Glenormiston, Lord Provost of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2039
Scotland, Edinburgh: Calton Hill, with the Obelisk, Dugald Stewart Monument, classical National Monument. Nelson's Monument, and ministry building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2038
Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument on Calton Hill. A basket on the mast used to be dropped precisely at the one-o'clock gunshot, to enable ships' crews to set their chronometers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2037
Scotland, Edinburgh: Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, with the castle and Balmoral Hotel in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2036
Edinburgh: view from Calton Hill, with the Castle, Balmoral Hotel and Scott Monument.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2035
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Calton Hill, with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral below.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2034
Scotland, Edinburgh: the gates of Holyrood House.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2033
Scotland, Edinburgh: "Dynamic Earth" building and the new Scottish Parliament, from a bluff in Holyrood Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2031
Scotland, Edinburgh: the new Scottish Parliament building, architect Enric Miralles, opened in 2004.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2030
Edinburgh: Holyrood House from Holyrood Park.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2029
Edinburgh: Calton Hill from Holyrood Park, with Nelson's Monument, City Observatory, National Monument and Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2028
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with "Dynamic Earth" Interactive Centre, the New Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House, and the Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2027
Scotland, Edinburgh: Canongate Tolbooth with clock dated 1884.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2026
Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument, supposed to resemble a telescope, on Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2025
Scotland, Edinburgh: obelisk (1844) in the Old Calton Burial Ground commemorating the exiled revolutionary Thomas Muir, and art-deco ministry building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2024
Edinburgh: statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch in front of St. Giles Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2023
Scotland, Edinburgh: memorial to David Hume, philosopher, poet and historian (1558-1629).
Keywords: architecture, monument, statue, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2022
Scotland, Edinburgh: Deacon Brodie's Tavern on the Royal Mile, with the former HQ of the Bank of Scotland behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2021
Scotland, Edinburgh: statue of Alexander restraining Bucephalus in the courtyard of the neo-classical City Chambers.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2020
Edinburgh: memorial to the King's Own Scottish Borderers on North Bridge, with Nelson Monument in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2019
Edinburgh Castle: view from the terrace with Argyle Battery and One O'Clock Gun.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2018
Edinburgh Castle: giant siege gun "Mons Meg" from 1457.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2017
Edinburgh Castle: firing a flintlock!
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2016
Scotland, Edinburgh: loading a flintlock in Edinburgh Castle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2015
Edinburgh: view from the Castle Terrace with One O'Clock Gun.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2014
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, North Bridge, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2013
Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with green dome of the former HQ of the Bank of Scotland.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2012
Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2011
Edinburgh: Princes Street Gardens with the Firth of Forth Estuary behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2010
Edinburgh: the Mound, with the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2009
Edinburgh: Ramsay Garden, former home of poet, Allan Ramsay (1686-1758).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2008
Edinburgh: colourful shop on Victoria Street.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2007
Edinburgh: George IV Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2006
Scotland, Edinburgh: memorial to Greyfriars Bobby (1856-72).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2005
Scotland, Edinburgh: the Grassmarket, with the Covenanters' Memorial, where the gibbet formerly stood.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2004
Scotland, Edinburgh: the castle, from the Grassmarket.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2003
Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2002
Edinburgh: pipe band passing the City Chambers on the Royal Mile.
Keywords: architecture, bagpipes, parade, procession, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2001
Edinburgh: Calton Hill, with the Nelson Monument and the unfinished classical National Monument.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D1999
Northumberland: Warkworth Castle - fortified entry tower and moat.
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1998
Northumberland: Warkworth Castle.
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1997
Northumberland: old stone bridge and town gate at Warkworth.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1996
Northumberland: old stone bridge over the River Croquet at Warkworth.
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1995
Northumberland: Church and Cenotaph at Warkworth.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1994
Northumberland: Warkworth Castle (12th century).
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1981
Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall at Housesteads Fort (NT).
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1980
Northumberland: ruins of Roman Housesteads Fort (AD 122) (NT) - the latrines.
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1979
Northumberland: ruins of Lindisfarne Priory (AD 635).
Keywords: architecture, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1978
Northumberland: ruins of Lindisfarne Priory (AD 635).
Keywords: architecture, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1977
Northumberland: Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island, founded by St. Aidan in 635 AD.
Keywords: architecture, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1976
Northumberland: Lindisfarne Castle (NT).
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1975
Northumberland: Lindisfarne Castle (NT).
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1974
Northumberland: Lindisfarne Castle (NT).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, castle, fortifications

PMR-D1973
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1972
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1971
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1970
Northumberland: Lindidfarne Castle (NT).
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1969
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1968
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1967
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1966
England, Northumberland: Bamburgh Castle. Its predecessor, Din Guarie, may have been the British capital from 420 to 547 AD.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1961
Northumberland: Bamburgh Castle from the sand dunes.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1959
Northumberland: Bamburgh Castle from the beach.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1958
England, Northumberland: Bamburgh Castle. Its predecessor, Din Guarie, may have been the British capital from 420 to 547 AD.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1957
England, Northumberland: Alnwick Castle, dating back to 1096.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1955
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Dahlia Walk, protected by a buttressed yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1954
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Wellingtonia Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1952
Staffordshire: gilded water buffalo overlooking the China Garden at Biddulph Grange (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1951
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, part of the China Garden.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1950
Staffordshire: Biddulph Grange (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1949
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1948
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. Painted panelling from about 1580, recently discovered under the panelling in the Parlour.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1947
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1946
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1945
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1944
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1943
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1942
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1941
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. The Long Gallery was added in the late 16th century, after the house had been completed.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1940
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1939
Cheshire: staircase and landing by Samuel Wyatt (1780s) in Tatton House.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1938
England, Cheshire, Tatton House and Park (National Trust), the former home of the Egerton family. The Italian Garden and part of the surrounding parkland which stretches over more than 1000 acres.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1937
Cheshire: view of the Italian Garden from the Amber Bedroom of Tatton House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1936
Cheshire: Bridgewater Canal at Lymm.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D1935
England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boats on the Bridgewater Canal.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D1934
England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boat on the Bridgewater Canal.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, narrow boats, barges, Bridgewater Canal, picturesque

PMR-D1933
England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boast on the Bridgewater Canal.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D1930
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1929
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1928
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland.
The Old Mill (1616) in the grounds, was last used as a saw mill.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1927
Cheshire: Fallow Deer near the " African" sun dial, at Dunham Massey (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1926
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer near the Coach House, with its distinguished cupola.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1924
England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boat on the Bridgewater Canal.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D1923
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1922
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1921
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1920
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1919
Cheshire: school and cottages in Styal village for former workers of Quarry Bank Mill (NT).
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1918
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1917
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: the Apprentice House.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1916
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1914
Shropshire: the first Iron Bridge (1779), spanning the Ironbridge Gorge.
Keywords: architecture, industrial revolution, span, engineering, construction, culture, historic

PMR-D1913
England, Shropshire, Ironbridge: the first iron bridge, built in 1779, spanning the Ironbridge Gorge.
Keywords: architecture, industrial revolution, historic, culture, construction, engineering, span

PMR-D1912
Shropshire: the first Iron Bridge (1779) spanning the Ironbridge Gorge.
Keywords: architecture, industrial revolution, historic, culture, construction, engineering, span

PMR-D1911
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the Clifton Maybank frontispiece was added to the west front by Edward Phelips in the 1780s.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1910
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the Column Garden, with Doric columns and clipped yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1909
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1908
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the western approach to the house, looking towards the gate.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1907
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the walled east court, with the avenue of limes in the background.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1906
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with sweet chestnut tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1905
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front, with the two garden pavilions.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1904
Somerset: south-facing herbacious border in the East Court of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1903
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the fountain in the north garden.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1902
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1901
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the north east, with topiary work.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1900
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front with ballustraded wall of the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1899
Somerset: fountain in the North Garden of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1898
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1897
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1896
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: entrance to the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1895
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: two of the "Nine Worthies" (Joshua and David) on the east front of the house.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1894
Somerset: Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1893
Cornwall: the Parterre Garden of Lanhydrock (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1892
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: view of the house from the west, upper garden, with view of the countryside.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1891
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the main entrance in the east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1890
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and topiary.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1889
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1888
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1887
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1886
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse, built as a hunting lodge in 1651.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1885
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse and east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1884
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1883
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. This detached, 14th century building is known as "The Monks' Guest House" although its original purpose was probably agricultural.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1882
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D-2032
Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with Balmoral Hotel, North Bridge, Waverley Station and the Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D1833
Cheshire: 12-foot figure of Mr Darcy in the lake at Lyme Park to celebrate the bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical, Jane Austen

PMR-D1831
England, Cheshire: Strolling on the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park, House and Garden (National Trust), the home of the Legh family for 550 years.
Keywords: architecture, period costumes, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1830
Cheshire: the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical

PMR-D1829
Cheshire: the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park (NT)
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical

PMR-D1828
Cheshire: the Orangery Terrace at Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation, neo classical

PMR-D1826
Cheshire: 12-foot figure of Mr Darcy in the lake at Lyme Park (NT) celebrating bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice.
Keywords: architecture, Jane Austen, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1825
Cheshire: picnic in costume, Lyme Park (NT).
Keywords: architecture, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1824
Cheshire: Lyme Park House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1823
Cheshire: Lyme Park House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, neo classical, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1822
Cheshire: Little Moreton Hall (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1820
West Midlands: Wightwick Manor (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1819
West Midlands: Wightwick Manor (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1818
Cornwall: cannons at St. Mawes Castle.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1813
England, Cornwall: St. Mawes Castle.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1812
Cornwall: the Water Tower (1820s) in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1808
Cornwall: Tiger Lilies (Lilium lancifolium) in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1804
Cornwall: the manor house in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1803
Cornwall: the manor house in Trelissick Gardens (NT).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1799
Cornwall: the harbour at Marazion, from St. Michael's Mount.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1798
Cornwall: Marazion, from the battlements of the castle on St. Michael's Mount.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1788
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1787
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): cottages in Stourhead village.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1786
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Palladian Stone Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1785
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Pantheon.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1784
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Temple of Flora.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1783
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the lake, from the Pantheon.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1782
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the River God in the Grotto.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1781
England, Wiltshire, Stourhead: Stourhead Landscape Garden: the Nymph of the Grotto (National Trust).
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1780
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Temple of Apollo.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1779
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Temple of Apollo.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR-D1778
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Pantheon.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1763
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - house from the south terrace.
Keywords: architecture, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1762
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - view from the South Garden.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1761
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - waterlily pool.
Keywords: architecture, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1760
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, manor, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1759
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, manor house, manor, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1758
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor, manor house

PMR-D1757
Devon: Knightshayes (NT).
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor, manor house

PMR-D1755
Dorset: Sherborne Abbey.
Keywords: architecture, church, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1754
Dorset: Sherborne Abbey.
Keywords: architecture, church, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1751
England, Devon, Exmouth: A La Ronde, a dwelling of unusual circular design (National Trust): reflected view of the eight doorways leading from the central hall.
Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1750
Exmouth: A La Ronde (NT)
Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1749
Exmouth: A La Ronde (NT)
Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1748
Exmouth: bridge over harbour basin channel.
Keywords: architecture, boats, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1747
Exmouth: the harbour basin.
Keywords: architecture, boats, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1733
Exmouth: Louisa Terrace from Queens Drive.
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, seaside town, holiday resort

PMR-D1732
Exmouth: Strand, from traffic island.
Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1725
The long picture gallery in Schleissheim Palace
Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR-D1723
The Blue Cabinet in Schleissheim Palace. Ceiling by J.B. Zimmerman.
Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR-D1722
Stucco figures supporting the roof of the Viktoriensaal in Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR-D1721
Scagliola-work in the Stucco Cabinet of Schleissheim Palace. Ceiling by J.B. Zimmerman.
Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR147K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the twin spires of St. Michael's Church and former monastery, seen from the Residenz garden.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, view from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Baroque balcony, known as "the swallow's nest", added to the Rathaus (Townhall) in 1744-56 by architect M. Küchel.
Keywords: picturesque, timber-framed, half-timbered, architecture, frescoes, Franconia, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-31
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-30
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, half-timbered, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-29
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: the modern Concert Hall, home of the famous Bamberg Symphony Orchestra.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, music

PMR147K-28
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-27
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: picturesque waterside cottages of "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Franconia, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR147K-26
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: "Am Kranen" and "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice), from a river cruise boat.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with both bridges in view.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with the frescoes visible beyond the bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: burgher house frontages reflected in the River Regnitz, with the first coltsfoot flowers of spring.
Keywords: picturesque, half timbered, timber-framed, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-13
Qatar, Doha: colourful open-air carpet store in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-12
Qatar, Doha: entrance to the largest soukh, the Al Waqif complex.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-11
Qatar, Doha: fountain and palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-10
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art with the fountain in MIA Park and palm-lined lagoon.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-09
Qatar, Doha: retired dhows belonging to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-08
Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments across the bay, from the ice cafe in MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-07
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise blocks at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, the twin Palm Towers, Burj Qatar, Tornado Tower and Al Jassimaya Tower, from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-06
Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from near the end of the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-05
Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-04
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art, from the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-03
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry at the quayside.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-02
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from West Bay, with Al Corniche and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-01
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers. Al Bidda Tower and Qatar World Trade Centre, with flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-36
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with twin Palm Towers behind, all at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-35
Qatar, Doha: Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre at West Bay, with a dhow ferry in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-34
Qatar, Doha: Al Jassimaya Tower, with Tornado Tower behind, both at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-33
Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-32
Qatar, Doha: a pair of newly completed skyscrapers overlooking lawns and flower beds at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-31
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with newly completed high rise buildings.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-30
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-29
Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-28
Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-27
Qatar, Doha: prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, lined with palms and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-26
Qatar, Doha: Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre Building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-25
Qatar, Doha: high rise buildings on West Bay with dhows in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-24
Qatar, Doha: view of the Dhow Harbour with Doha City in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-23
Qatar, Doha: view of the Dhow Harbour and Doha City, with Qatari flag in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-22
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art, with dhows in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-18
Thailand, Chiang Mai: a peaceful scene in Buak Hat Park with its lake and footbridge, in the heart of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR146K-17
Thailand, Chiang Mai: the golden chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an angular shape.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR146K-16
Thailand, Chiang Mai: a row of gilded standing Buddha figures at Wat Phra That shrine on Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR146K-15
Thailand, Chiang Mai: shrine with fine gilded wood-carvings and a large bell, near the top of Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR146K-14
Thailand, Chiang Mai: panorama view of the city from Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), 16 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR146K-13
Thailand, Chiang Mai: Phrathat Luang (Big Chedi) and wiharn at Wat Phra Singh, home of the Lion Buddha.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR146K-12
Myanmar, Bagan: Mount Popa, with flower decorations for sale as offerings, in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-11
Myanmar, Bagan: Mount Popa, with its shrine to the Nats (Spirits), 737 metres above Bagan Plain.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-10
Myanmar, Bagan: divers temples on Bagan Plain, from the terrace of Htilominlo Pahto.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR146K-09
Myanmar, Bagan: divers temples on Bagan Plain, from the terrace of Htilominlo Pahto.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR146K-08
Myanmar, Bagan: Htilominlo Pahto, built by King Nantaungmya in 1218, with enclosing wall and entry gate tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-07
Myanmar, Bagan: magnificent Shwezigon Paya, one of the oldest stupas in Bagan, and the prototype for most of those which followed.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-06
Myanmar, Bagan: Shwezigon Paya - row of small gilded stupas, which surround the main zedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-05
Myanmar, Bagan: Shwezigon Paya - detail of gilded figures on a pavilion roof.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-04
Myanmar, Bagan: Thatbyinnyu Pahto, built in 1144 by King Alaungsithu, at 63 metres, is Bagan's highest.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-03
Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Pahto, with Thandawgya Paya (?) in the foreground, from Shwegugyi Pahto.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-02
Myanmar, Bagan: the modern Archeological Museum, from Shwegugyi Pahto.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR146K-01
Myanmar, Bagan: view of Bagan Plain, Dhammayangyi Pahto and the mountains, from Shwegugyi Pahto.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-36
Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Pahto, dating from ca. 1100, "one of the largest, finest, best preserved and most revered temples in Bagan".
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-35
Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Paya, dating from 1215, is based on its namesake in India, and has 465 Buddha figures in its tower niches.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-34
Myanmar, Bagan: Gaw Palin Pahto (60 metres high), one of the largest Bagan temples, generally regarded as the "crowning achievement of the late period", with flowering Bougainvillea in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-33
Myanmar, Bagan: Gaw Palin Pahto (60 metres high), one of the largest Bagan temples, generally regarded as the "crowning achievement of the late period".
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-32
Myanmar, Bagan: temples dotting Bagan Plain, with one in the foreground being demolished/renovated (?)
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-31
Myanmar, Bagan: NanPaya, probably built in the 11th century, contains fine bas-relief carvings of three-faced Brahma.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-30
Myanmar, Bagan: the "two sisters": Seinnyet Nyima Paya (stupa, in the foreground) and Seinnyet Ama Pahto (temple, in the background).
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-29
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the hulk of Mingun Paya, started by King Bodawpaya in 1790 using a labour force of thousands of slaves. If it had been completed, it would have been 150 metres high (three times the present height) and the world's largest paya. It was abandoned in 1819 when the king died, and was later riven by the earthquake in 1838.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-28
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: colourful tiling and golden zedi of the shrine on Sagaing Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-27
Myanmar, Mandalay: some of the halls of Mandalay Palace, within the fortress, completely destroyed during WWII, and recently rebuilt.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-26
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built in 1822 by Meh Nu, chief queen of King Bagyidaw.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-25
Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: land workers in "coolie hats", with a stupa reflected in Lake Taungthaman in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-24
Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: U Bein's Teak Bridge across Lake Taungthaman is 1.2 kilometres long, the world's longest.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-23
Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: closer view of the colourful boats on Lake Taungthaman.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-22
Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: boats awaiting custom on Lake Taungthaman, with U Bein's Teak Bridge behind.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-21
Myanmar, Mandalay: a corner of Mahamudi Paya, containing the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-20
Myanmar, Mandalay: some of the 729 gleaming white stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, with smaller golden stupas in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-19
Myanmar, Mandalay: serried rows of gleaming white stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, with Mandalay Hill in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-18
Myanmar, Mandalay: wood-carvings on Shwenandaw Kyaung, originally part of the king's palace, but in 1880 became a monastery.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-17
Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world").
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-16
Myanmar, Mandalay: the golden zedi of Kuthodaw Paya, which was modelled on Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U, Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-15
Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world").
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-14
Myanmar, Mandalay: the coloured tiles of the terrace and mosaics distinguish the shrine on Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-13
Myanmar, Mandalay: small shrine on Mandalay Hill with the golden zedi behind.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-12
Myanmar, Mandalay: a colourful mosaic screen in the shrine on the top of Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR145K-11
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR145K-10
Myanmar, Yangon: traffic on Sule Paya Road approaching the golden zedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-09
Myanmar, Yangon: eye-catching clocktower on Sule Paya Road, with the zedi visible at the end.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-08
Myanmar, Yangon: colonial architecture on Strand Road, with Sule Paya visible at the end of Sule Paya Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-07
Myanmar, Yangon: railway station and sports stadium, seen from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of Sakura Tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-06
Myanmar, Yangon: Shwedagon Paya, seen from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of Sakura Tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR145K-05
Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya (46 metres high), from the platform. It probably dates back about 2 millennia.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR145K-04
Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya which stands on a large traffic island in the city centre.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-03
Myanmar, Yangon: City Hall, designed by Burmese architect U Tin and built 1926-36, since twice rebuilt.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-02
Myanmar, Yangon: assorted shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, with the previous golden "hti" (umbrella surmounting the spire of the zedi) second from the left.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR145K-01
Myanmar, Yangon: temple on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, modelled on Mahabodi in India, and showing colourful scenes from Buddha's life.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR144K-36
Myanmar, Yangon: a group of white and gold highly decorated prangs on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-35
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this small stupa has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR144K-34
Myanmar, Yangon: colourful figure of a chinthe biting the tail of a naga, in a shrine on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-33
Myanmar, Yangon: some of the hundreds of shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which covers 5 hectares.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR144K-32
Myanmar, Yangon: carved Buddha figure in a shrine on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR144K-31
Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR144K-30
Myanmar, Yangon: a row of golden shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which was founded ca. 6-10 century.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-29
Myanmar, Yangon: magnificent golden zedi of Shwedagon Paya (98 metres high), founded ca. 6-10 century, visible for miles around.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-28
Thailand, Bangkok: attractive guides at Jim Thompson's House, a museum displaying his ethnological collections.
Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girls, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-27
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: many prangs are leaning dangerously, as these three examples.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-26
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: three of the surviving prangs still in a vertical position.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-25
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: the effects of ground subsidence show clearly on this former gateway.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-24
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: overgrown remains of a giant prang.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-23
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767), Wat Phra Mahathat: ruins of a vihara, with surviving Buddha figure.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-22
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat's main attraction is this Buddha's head in the grip of tree roots.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-21
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant posing with riders, with Wat Phra Ram in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-20
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant rides, with Wat Phra Ram in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage

PMR144K-19
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Ram, probably dating from 1448, lies in a picturesque landscape of lakes.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-18
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Lokayasutha, where the main attraction is this reclining Buddha, 40 metres long, of unknown age.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-16
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): the centrepiece at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Temple is an enormous chedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-15
Thailand, Bangkok: dome of Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall, built in 1907 by Rama V, seen from Dusit Park lake.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-13
Thailand, Bangkok: figure on the platform of Wat Saket on the "Golden Mount", an artificial hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-12
Laos, Vientiane: three identical prangs behind Wat Sidamduan Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-11
Laos, Vientiane: gateway to Wat Sidamduan Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-10
Laos, Vientiane: strikingly-decorated end-wall of Wat Sidamduan Temple, which is outside the city centre.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-09
Laos, Vientiane: a 7-headed naga by the entrance to Wat That Fune Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-08
Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune Temple stands in its own spacious grounds.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-07
Laos, Vientiane: ornate, gilded gable of a temple guarded by 3-headed nagas either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-06
Laos, Vientiane: handsome gateway and tower guarded by nagas either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-05
Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of a "three-roof" temple guarded by nagas either side of the entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-04
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. A monk stands in front of a Buddha figure seated on the coils of a 7-headed naga.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city

PMR144K-03
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city

PMR144K-02
Laos, Vientiane: handsome gate of the Wat Inpeng Temple, with nagas on each side.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR144K-01
Laos, Vientiane: intricate gable of Wat Inpeng Temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, restored 1968-75.
Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR690-12
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Tornado Tower, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar and other unfinished developments, from the north end of La Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-11
Qatar, Doha: the high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre and Burj Qatar, dwarf the dhow ferry boat, moored on the quay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-10
Qatar, Doha: some of the interesting new shapes arising on West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-09
Qatar, Doha: the north end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowebeds in the national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-08
Qatar, Doha: some of the interesting new shapes arising on West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-06
Qatar, Doha: the dhow harbour with new high-rise buildings across the bay, and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-01
Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar.
Here: two of its pavilions with Burmese finely carved and gilded roofs.
Keywords: Buddhist, golden, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden

PMR689-12
Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden

PMR689-11
Myanmar, Bagan: Thatbyinnyu Pahto, the highest temple in the area (63 metres), was built in 1144 and thus belongs to the middle period.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-10
Myanmar, Bagan: completely destroyed in the 1975 earthquake, the Bupaya Stupa has been faithfully rebuilt. The original probably dated back to about 850 AD.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-09
Myanmar, Bagan: Indian-style Gubyaukgyi Temple contains a number of well preserved frescoes, thought to date back to its original construction date of 1113.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR689-08
Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden monastery, Shwe In Bin Kaung, built entirely of teak, was commissioned in 1895 by two wealthy Chinese jade merchants.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-07
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: "tazaung" built to accommodate the Mingun Bell. Cast in 1808 to go in the unfinished Mingun Paya, it weighs 90 tonnes, making it the largest HUNG AND UNCRACKED bell in the world.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR689-06
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: red and gold gateway to the golden dome (46 metres high) of Kaunghmudaw Paya, built in 1636 and modelled on the Mahaceti Stupa in Sri Lanka.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-05
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Umin Thounzeh Paya, whose 30 caves in the hillside are fronted by this magnificent colonnaded crescent containing 45 seated Buddha figures.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-04
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: a few of the payas to be seen from the hilltop shrine, with the colourful tiled floor of the terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-03
Myanmar, Mandalay: reconstructed "pagoda" roof of the King's Palace in the fortress, which was totally destroyed during WWII, with Mandalay Hill in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-02
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: stupa of Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Paya, built by Meh Nu, chief queen of King Bagyidaw in 1822.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR689-01
Myanmar, Mandalay: Kyauktawgyi Paya (1847), near Amarapura on Taungthaman Lake, and its half-feline, crouching guard.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR688-12
Myanmar, Mandalay: a row of carved and gilded doorways in the Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), which was burnt down in 1890 and rebuilt in 1996.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR688-11
Myanmar, Mandalay: fine wooden carvings on the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung, originally part of King Mindon's Palace. It became a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR688-10
Myanmar, Mandalay: the colourful red and gold gateway to Kuthodaw Paya, work on which began in 1857.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR688-09
Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world").
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR688-08
Myanmar, Mandalay: the shrine on Mandalay Hill is covered with colourful tiles and mosaics and has a golden roof.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR688-07
Myanmar, Mandalay: two enormous white "Chinthes" guard the entrance to the stairway to the shrine on Mandalay Hill, 230 metres (and 800+ steps) high.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR688-06
Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Kandawgi Lake in the north of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR688-05
Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR688-04
Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR688-03
Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the shrine stands on a large traffic island in the middle of the city.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR688-01
Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the 46-metre-high golden zedi of the shrine, in which is said to be a hair of the Buddha.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR687-12
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: finely carved and gilded roof of a pavilion with the figure of a dancer in the centre.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-11
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: Chinese Merchants' Tazaung, displaying a variety of Buddha figures.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-10
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this golden zedi houses a popular wonder-working Buddha figure.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-09
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: visitors to the paya among the multitude of shrines; the small stupa on the right has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole).
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-08
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: finely-carved roof of one of the entrances to the platform.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-07
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: a gilded "tazaung" hall contains a revered Buddha shrine.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-06
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: gilded, intricately-carved Burmese-type roofs on a shrine, with the main zedi in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-05
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: some of the many shrines and prangs, some gilded, on the platform of the main zedi.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR687-04
Thailand, Bangkok: Victory Monument, erected in 1941 to commemorate the outcome of the brief Franco-Thai war. The obelisk represents 5 bayonets clasped together, and the 5 figures - the army, navy, air force, police, and civilian bureaucracy.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR687-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view into the courtyard through the domed and arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR687-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the tiled and arcaded gallery from outside the courtyard, with blue-tiled reflecting pool.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR-D0919
Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the ring of stone pillars surrounding the zedi of Kaunghmudaw Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR487-11
Island of Crete, Arhanes: church and belltower in the village square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Orthodox, pedestrian zone

PMR487-04
Island of Crete, Iraklion: fishing boats in the harbour with the Venetian fortress in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, defence, fortifications

PMR487-02
Island of Crete, Iraklion: Odhos Evans (Evans Street) from the city wall above Porta Kenouria.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, street scene

PMR485-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard, a riot of colour.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR485-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with newly-installed fountains.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR485-10
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: the cathedral, part Romanesque, part Gothic, dating back to the 12th century, has also been rebuilt after severe war damage.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-09
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "An der Obertrave" - houses facing onto the River Trave.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-08
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: elaborately carved beams on an old, half-timbered house in the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-07
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Marienkirche (1250), one of the finest brick-built Gothic churches in Germany, was badly damaged during the war, but now stands again. Its most famous organist was Dietrich Buxtehude. View from the tower of the Petrikirche, showing Marktplatz and Rathaus (also dating from1250).
Keywords: mediaeval, twin towers, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, panorama

PMR485-06
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Marienkirche (1250), one of the finest brick-built Gothic churches in Germany, was badly damaged during the war, but now stands again. Its most famous organist was Dietrich Buxtehude. View from the tower of the Petrikirche.
Keywords: mediaeval, twin towers, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, panorama

PMR485-05
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: reflections of the facades "An der Untertrave" with the twin towers of the Marienkirche behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-04
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: old sailing ships moored in the "museum harbour" with red brick facades of burgher houses "An der Untertrave"
Keywords: mediaeval, preserved, veteran, sails, boats, red brick, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-03
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: sightseeing boats start from "An der Obertrave", the quay on the River Trave.
Keywords: picturesque, pleasure boats, cruisers, reflections, architecture, national heritage

PMR485-02
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Holstentor Square, with the towers of the Marienkirche and Petrikirche and the old, brick, salt warehouses.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-01
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Holstentor, with its famous twin towers, was built between 1464 and 1478, and now houses the local history museum. Roses in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-12
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: the oldest part of the Rathaus (Town Hall) is the north wing, to which was added a new Renaissance facade of carved sandstone in 1570.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-11
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Rathaus (Town Hall) dating back to 1250, with a facade of dark, glazed brick with wind holes and "candle-snuffer" turrets.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-10
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: red brick Gothic gables in one of the narrow streets of the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, cobblestones, red brick

PMR484-07
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: half-timbered terraced houses in an old alleyway.
Keywords: mediaeval, gable windows, timber-frame, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-06
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical old residential alleyway in the old town, with flowering roses.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-05
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical cobbled street of gabled houses leading down to the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, cobblestones

PMR484-04
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Burgtor, a fortified gateway built during the 13th to 15th centuries to defend the north entrance to the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-03
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Koberg Square
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-01
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: street cafe and historical wine cellar below the Holy Ghost Hospital.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR479-11
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: view from the observation deck of Calgary Tower (formerly Husky Tower) showing Stampede Park, site of the famous Exhibition and Stampede every July, with the Saddledome, Big Four Building and Roundup Centre.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, architecture, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR479-10
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: view from the observation deck of Calgary Tower (formerly Husky Tower), with Olympic Plaza (bottom left), Old City Hall. new Municipal Building, andbridges over the Bow River.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, architecture, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR479-08
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: the original sandstone City Hall, dwarfed by its blue glass successor (behind).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, colonial, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR477-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: the octagonal belltower of the Benedictine Abbey of Frauenworth on Frauen Island in Lake Chiem. The lower part dates from 10/11th century and was fortified against attack.
Keywords: architecture, onion dome, monastery, nunnery

PMR477-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fortune", crowned by the figure of Flora, with a river god in the foreground and the palace behind.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculptures, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The richly decorated entrance hall containing the state staircase, based on the "Escalier des Ambassadeurs" at Versailles.
Keywords: architecture, sculptures, marble, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fame" in the grounds, with putti in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculpture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the Romanesque towers of St. Peter's Basilica, dating back to the late 12th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-10
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the former seat of Electoral Government; the Rococo decoration on the facade is the work of Effner and Gunetzrhainer.
Keywords: historical, Rococo, Baroque, Renaissance, architecture, national heritage

PMR476-09
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the water tower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, historical

PMR476-05
Spain, Catelonia, Playa d'Aro: view of the Masnou complex of holiday apartments and golf course, on a hilltop several miles inland from the Costa Brava.
Keywords: architecture

PMR476-03
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Plaza Catalunya, with reflections in one of the pools, and sculpture.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, metropolis, street scene, pedestrian zone

PMR476-02
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: child feeding pigeons in Plaza Catalunya, with Canaletes Fountain in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, metropolis, street scene, pedestrian zone

PMR476-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: typical scene on the tree-shaded Ramblas, the bustling heart of the city.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis, pedestrians, street scene

PMR475-12
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: dragon and umbrella, trade signs on the Casa Bruno Quadros on the Ramblas for businesses long since closed or moved on.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR475-11
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: artists with their wares on the Ramblas, with memorial to author Francesc Soler in the background.
Keywords: architecture, monument, paintings, street scene, picturesque, culture

PMR475-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Olympic Stadium: originally built for the 1929 World Exhibition, the "Estadi Olimpic" was completely modernised for the 1992 Olympic Games.
Keywords: architecture, arena, sportsfield, historic, national heritage

PMR475-06
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: view of the Palau Nacional with sculpture and fountain.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, architecture, culture, picturesque, metropolis

PMR475-02
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: view of the Palau Nacional, with newly-laid marble surround to the open-air theatre.
Keywords: national heritage, gardens, metropolis, picturesque, culture, architecture, historic

PMR474-12
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: view of Placa d' Espanya and Mount Tibidabo from the terrace of the National Art Gallery of Catalonia (Palau Nacional), with exhibition halls in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR474-11
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya, with central fountain by Josep M. Jujol (1929) and "Placa de Toros" arena in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR474-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: a strikingly decorated administrative building in the Carrer de Lleida.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR474-09
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: Palau dels Agullana, a Baroque mansion formerly the home of a viscount, with picturesque archway to the left.
Keywords: architecture, historic, national heritage, dwellings

PMR474-08
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: view of the cathedral, with the truncated spire of the church of Sant Filiu to the left.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, dwellings

PMR474-07
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: view of the cathedral from the town wall, with part of the Gothic Convent de Sant Doménec in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, picturesque, dwellings

PMR474-06
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: Església de Sant Nicolau, a Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR474-03
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: a typical street in the old town.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, national heritage, picturesque, dwellings

PMR474-02
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: the Riu (River) Onyar which divides the town, with reflections of apartment houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, dwellings

PMR474-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Ajuntament, the historic Town Hall in the Placa de Sant Jaume, parts of which date back to the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-12
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Zoological Museum, built originally by Lluís Doménech i Montaner as a restaurant for the 1888 World Exhibition.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-11
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: "Arc de Triomf", erected in 1888 for the World Exhibition, by Josep Vilaseca.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-04
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: a striking wrought-iron fence, with gallery and raised promenade behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, artistic, iron-working

PMR473-03
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí:
Details of the carved figures on the east (Nativity) facade.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, church, cathedral, stone-carving, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-02
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí:
Newly completed columns and roof of the nave.
Keywords: architecture, cathedral, church, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-01
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-12
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb, with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, colourful, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-11
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-10
France, Provence, Arles: facade and porch of the church of St. Trophime, built from 1080 onwards, a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque architecture. The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-09
France, Provence, Arles: belltower of the church of St. Trophime with part of the cloisters, dating partly from the12th century and partly from the 14th century (south and west). The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, Romanesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-08
France, Provence, Arles: a corner of the cloisters of the church of St. Trophime, famous for the carvings of Biblical scenes, built from 1080 onwards, a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque architecture. The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-07
France, Provence, Arles: porch of the church of St. Trophime, built from 1080 onwards, a masterpiece of Provencal Romanesque architecture. The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage

PMR472-06
France, Provence, Arles: street café in front of the arena.
Keywords: architecture, drinking, street scene

PMR472-05
France, Provence, Arles: the Roman arena, built in 75 AD, has a capacity of 20,000 spectators, and is now used for bullfights.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage

PMR472-04
France, Provence, Avignon: Pont Saint Bénézet was the only stone bridge over the Rhone whenit was built in 1177.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-03
France, Provence, Avignon: Musée du Petit Palais with flowering Judas tree in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage

PMR472-02
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with the Musée du Petit Palais at the far end.
Keywords: national heritage, culture, historic, architecture

PMR472-01
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with 17th century palace built in 1616 by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Borghese, now housing the Conservatory of Music.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, architecture

PMR471-12
France, Provence, Avignon: main facade of the Opera House.
Keywords: mediaeval, culture, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, theatre, drama centre, Neo-classical

PMR471-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: a wrought iron bridge casts its intricate shadow in the snow in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: park, winter, snow scene, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR471-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: a converted terrace of retainers' cottages forms the crescent-shaped boundary wall of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: architecture, winter, snow scene, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR471-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, houses an extensive display of Meissen porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, snow scene, winter

PMR471-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner.
Keywords: architecture, winter, snow scene, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR471-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eschenlohe: snow-bedecked figure on the war memorial.
Keywords: picturesque, winter, snowfall, architecture, frescoes

PMR471-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eschenlohe: snow scene with onion dome of the parish church.
Keywords: picturesque, winter, snowfall, architecture, frescoes

PMR470-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the Old Palace of Schleissheim, built in 1626 for the Elector Maximilian I (rebuilt after war damage).
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR470-11
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania. Late afternoon shot, highlighting the Byzantine influence.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR470-10
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania. The present-day red-brick monastery is visible in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR470-09
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR469-11
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a modern Orthodox church with belltower in a striking black and white colour scheme.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, architecture

PMR469-10
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: the massive tower of the citadel, last rebuilt in 1676 after a fire, with clock, carillon and fading frescoes, is designed to withstand the toughest of sieges.
Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

PMR469-09
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of the narrow, cobbled alleys in the old quarter, showing the thickness of some of the house walls.
Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

PMR469-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a pictureque row of mediaeval houses in the old quaerter on the hill.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, colourful, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land

PMR469-07
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of 16 defence towers, each of which was maintained and manned by one of the guilds during the middle-ages.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg

PMR469-06
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: view of the fortress tower, 64 metres high, built in the 14th century, from one of the bastions.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg

PMR469-05
Romania. Transylvania: a typical fortified church with gate tower near Brateiu.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR469-02
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: 6th March Square, where the 20 mediaeval guilds had their separate buildings.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR469-01
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Brukenthal Museum, dating from1790, opened to the public in 1817 and is thus one of Europe's oldest. The building, in Austrian Baroque style, was the Palace of Samuel von Brukenthal, Habsburg governor of Transylvania.
Keywords: Saxon Land, art collection, culture, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-12
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a section of the town wall and bastion, showing the wooden gallery for defenders.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-11
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a fine pair of caryatids supporting the balcony of one of the older houses.
Keywords: Saxon Land, sculptures, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-10
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: an old alley by the church, formerly Strada Pempflinger, now Pasajul Scarilor, appears in many guidebooks.
Keywords: mediaeval, alleyway, street scene, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-09
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries. It contains many artistically significant gravestones.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-08
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: balcony of al old house adjoining the Evangelical Church, with traditional tiled roof with window slits.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-07
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries, from Strada Turnului.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-06
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Strada Morilor with a remaining section of the fortified town wall and defence tower.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-05
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the high town walls protected the inhabitants from attacks by Turk and Tatar for 800 years.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-04
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: old houses in March 6th Square, where the local artisans used to live and work.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-03
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Old Townhall Tower, dating from 13th/14th centuries, with the "Haller House" and "Generalsloch" (archway).
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR468-02
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Nicolae Balcescu, a pedestrian area, and favourite venue for an afternoon stroll.
Keywords: Saxon Land, street scene, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR468-01
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Piata Republicii, with Baroque Roman Catholic Cathedral, built 1726-33.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

PMR467-12
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: details of the wood-carving on a wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: old wooden dwelling house with carved and roofed wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis

PMR467-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the big fountain in the Boulevardul Unirii, approximately one kilometre away..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-09
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii, with one of the fountains playing.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-08
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR467-07
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising.
Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-06
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the Athenaeum, currently being renovated, houses the delightful, circular concert hall of the State Philharmonic Orchestra.
Keywords: architecture, music, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-05
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising.
Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the little "Odeon Theatre" with fountains and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, drama centre, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-03
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: a potential customer studies the books on offer at one of the second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature

PMR467-02
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature

PMR467-01
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the University, built 1857-69 to plans of architect Alexandru Orascu. Traces of bullet holes on the facade after the 1989 uprising, have been removed.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, education, Neo-classical, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-12
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the new Bancorex glass rotunda, reflected in the canalised waters of the River Dambovita.
Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, picturesque, culture

PMR466-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Bulevardi Unirii, the approach to the palace, is three kilometres long and lined with luxury apartments and shops. The previous buildings were razed to create the necessary space. The fountains are not working.
Keywords: architecture, boulevard, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture

PMR466-10
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Side view.
Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-09
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Triumphal Arch, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, built in 1935-6 in honour of the Romanian soldiers who fell in the First World War.
Keywords: architecture, cenotaph, memorial, monument, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR466-08
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the World Trade Centre building.
Keywords: architecture, skyscraper, high-rise, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia

PMR466-07
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the circular Central Exhibition Pavilion, venue for the Spring and Autumn Trade Fairs.
Keywords: architecture, modern, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture

PMR466-06
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: "Casa de Scinteia", later "Casa Pressi Libere", a soviet-style building from 1970, source of most Romanian new publications, now being used as the Commodity Exchange.
Keywords: architecture, press office, media centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the National Theatre, completed in 1973, has three auditoria.
Keywords: architecture, opera house, stage, drama centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-03
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Palace of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Piata Victoriei.
Keywords: architecture, foreign office, government, modern, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage

PMR466-02
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The new "Lucea Farul" Theatre.
Keywords: architecture, stage, drama centre, culture

PMR466-01
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Evening shot of the Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, originally an administrative building but now housing four museums.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR465-12
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Strada Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), the main thoroughfare of Iasi.
Keywords: architecture, road, traffic, street scene

PMR465-11
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

One of the new "mini shopping centres" comprising numbers of small, glass- fronted units.
Keywords: architecture, private enterprise, retail trade, shops

PMR465-10
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

East front of the Orthodox Cathedral ( Mitropolia Moldovei), building of which began in 1833, with completion only in 1886, seat of the Metropolitan.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, Orthodox, Christian, Neo-classical

PMR465-09
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Gheorghe Asachi Primary School, named after the first Romanian school teacher, whose statue stands in front of the school.
Keywords: architecture, pedagogues, education, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-08
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904. Each blind window contains a colourful fresco.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR465-07
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

White marble memorial cross, with St. Nicholas' Princely Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-05
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, was originally an administrative building but now houses four museums.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR465-04
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-03
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR465-01
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Church of the Three Hierarchs, built in 1635-9 by Vasile Lupu, has been destroyed several times but always faithfully rebuilt, surviving the rest of the monastery. Detail of the intricate geometric ornamentation, mainly of oriental origin, which covers all the facades. This was gilded in the original church.
Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR464-12
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Church of the Three Hierarchs, built in 1635-9 by Vasile Lupu, has been destroyed several times but always faithfully rebuilt, surviving the rest of the monastery. It is covered with fine, filligree carving.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox

PMR464-11
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The enormous Orthodox Cathedral ( Mitropolia Moldovei), built between 1833 and 1886, seat of the Metropolitan.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, Christian, Orthodox

PMR464-10
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

The National Theatre, built in 1894-6 to the design of Viennese architects Helmer and Fellner, with the statue of author and founder Vasile Alecsandri (1821-90) in front.
Keywords: architecture, culture, opera house, Neo-classical, drama centre, monument

PMR464-09
Romania, Moldavia, Varatec Monastery: the twin towers of the monastery church which is surrounded by a garden, tended by the nuns. With approximately 600 nuns it is one of the largest nunneries in Europe.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, Orthodox

PMR464-08
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia: newly completed house of striking design, with extensive filigree-work.
Keywords: architecture, unusual, modern, artistic, dwelling

PMR464-07
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is onne of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence.
Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-06
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is one of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. View of the compound and geranium-bedecked gallery where some of the nuns have their rooms.
Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-05
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is one of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. View of the entrance gate and belltower, with some of the nuns's bungalows whose gardens are all full of colour.
Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-02
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: the mighty entrance gate and Pigul Belltower of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), which dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497. These fortifications withstood countless attacks over the centuries and offered refuge for the local population.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, fortified, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-01
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: view inside the compound of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), which dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497. Approximately 60 monks live in the rooms off the gallery.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortified, fortifications, defence

PMR463-12
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: the monastery church of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, fortified, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR463-09
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Voronet: the monastery church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), was built and painted in 1488. Illuminated by the sun are the frescoes on the eastern apse.
Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR463-07
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Voronet: the monastery church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), was built and painted in 1488. Illuminated by the sun is the famous "Last Judgement" fresco on the western facade.
Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR463-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a new house, with carved gate and well-house, all roofed in intricately-worked aluminium sheeting.
Keywords: architecture, metal-working, artistic, wood-carving, typical house

PMR463-05
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor:f the monastery church, with its fresco-covered walls, founded in 1530, for Prince Petru Rares and his chancellor, Toader Bubuiog.
Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR463-04
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a solitary defence tower is all that remains of the monastery's fortifications; in the background is the new Orthodox church.
Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful, defence

PMR463-03
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: the fresco-covered walls of the monastery church, founded in 1530, for Prince Petru Rares and his chancellor, Toader Bubuiog.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian

PMR462-10
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: decorated gravestones in the monastery graveyard.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR462-09
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: colourful frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503. The frescoes were painted by Dragos Coman in 1541.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR462-08
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: portal with carved inscription above and some of the frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR462-07
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: colourful frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR462-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Arbore: repairs to the frescoes which cover the walls of the church, built by a Moldavian dignitary, Luca Arbore, in 1503.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR462-05
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Milisauti: modern version of the intricately carved and roofed gates, typical of this region.
Keywords: architecture, craft, tradition, typical house

PMR462-03
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the treasury tower of the monastery, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), has survived intact from the 15th century.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications

PMR462-02
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), with the belltower, built in 1886, in the background.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications

PMR462-01
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church with its east-end apse, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great).
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR461-12
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), with one of the defence towers in the background.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications

PMR461-09
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: view of the fortified monastery compound with the church in the centre, surrounded by the Carpathian hills. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian

PMR461-08
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: view of the fortified monastery compound with the church in the centre, surrounded by the Carpathian hills. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian

PMR461-07
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: view of the fortifications from inside the monastery walls.
Keywords: frescoes, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian

PMR461-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: fresco-covered walls of the monastery church, founded in 1583-6, The frescoes were painted by the brothers Ion and Sofronie. The churcht was burnt down in 1831 and subsequently rebuilt and restored. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian

PMR461-05
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: the monastery church, founded in 1583-6, with its fresco-covered walls. It was burnt down in 1831 and subsequently rebuilt and restored. The largest and finest of the Bucovina monasteries and last to be built.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian

PMR461-02
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Pojorita: modern Orthodox church with frescoes and decorative roof tiles.
Keywords: countryside, Byzantine, architecture, rustical, scenery, green hills, Carpathians

PMR460-12
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Vatra Dornei: red brick administrative building in typical Romanian architectural style.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, street scene

PMR460-10
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Vatra Dornei: the old-established mineral baths for which the resort is famous.
Keywords: architecture, historic, health resort, pump room, mineral spa, natural heritage, street scene

PMR460-09
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Vatra Dornei: a typical modern Orthodox church.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR460-05
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: municipal offices and post office with imposing clock tower in Strada Petru Maior.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, Klausenburg, street scene

PMR460-01
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: Gothic Church of St. Michael (14th-16th century) with equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, historic, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, Klausenburg

PMR514-07
Italy, Campania, Pozzuoli: the Roman amphitheatre of Flavius, one of the largest in Italy, could accommodate 40,000 spectators. Begun under Nero and completed by Vespasian (69-79 AD).
Keywords: archeology, architecture, columns , culture, historic, Roman ruins, excavations, archeological

PMR514-06
Italy, Campania, Pozzuoli: the Roman "Temple of Serapsis", actually a former colonnaded market surrounded by shops, with a small, circular temple ("tholos") in the centre.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, columns , culture, historic, Roman ruins, excavations, archeological

PMR513-11
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Largo Cairoli, with Castello Sforzesco behind.
Keywords: architecture, monument, sculpture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-10
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: details of the stone carving on the roof of the cathedral, showing ornamentation on a flying buttress.
Keywords: architecture, sculptures, metropolis, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground.
Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emenuele II and part of the Piazza del Duomo, from the roof of the cathedral, with the tower of Castello Sforzesco in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis

PMR513-07
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II from the roof of the cathedral, with some of the pinnacles and stone figures of the latter in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, statues, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-06
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground.
Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-05
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: detail of the carving on the facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. Also visible are the magnificent bronze doors.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-04
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon, Golden in the late afternoon sun.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-03
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: built in 1386, demolished by a lightning strike on the arsenal in 1521, the main tower of Castello Sforzesco lay in ruins until the rebuilding in 1880.
Keywords: architecture, portcullis, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-02
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: the water lily pool in the park behind Castello Sforzesco, built under Galeazzo Visconti in 1386.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis, mediaeval

PMR513-01
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: main courtyard and circular defence tower of Castello Sforzesco, built under Galeazzo Visconti in 1386.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis, mediaeval

PMR512-12
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: some of the 135 pinnacles, each with its figure, which adorn the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. Surmounting all is the golden figure of the Madonna.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, picturesque, metropolis, church, stone work, carving

PMR512-11
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, from the cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, metropolis, street scene, square

PMR512-10
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon.
Keywords: architecture, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-09
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in the Piazza del Duomo, a popular resting place for foot-weary tourists and pigeons.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, sculpture, monument, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: facade of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II from the Piazza del Duomo.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-07
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II connects Piazza del Duomo with Piazza della Scala. The floor mosaic was laid in 1965 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the building.
Keywords: architecture, indoor shopping, shopping arcade, gallery , metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-06
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: world-famous La Scala Opera House, completed in 1778, stands in the Piazza della Scala.
Keywords: architecture, music, stage, theatre, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR512-02
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: St. Augustin's Church, built in Baroque style 1769-71, belongs to the Benedictine monastery of Muri-Gries.
Keywords: alpine, architecture, Bozen

PMR512-01
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: the Natural Science Museum.
Keywords: alpine, street scene, architecture, picturesque, Bozen

PMR511-04
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: the Gothic Cathedral, St. Mary of the Assumption, built between 1280 and 1410, with its ornamental tiled roof.
Keywords: alpine, belltower, stone work, architecture, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-11
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: a typical old alleyway in the historic centre of the town.
Keywords: alpine, architecture, cobbled street, mediaeval, picturesque, Bozen

PMR510-03
Italy, South Tyrol, Vipiteno: pedestrian zone in the heart of the old quarter, with Gothic belltower.
Keywords: alpine, street cafe, architecture, street scene, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps

PMR509-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain. Reflections in the lily pool.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR509-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dachau: parish church and tourist information office in Konrad-Adenauer-Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, geraniums, Baroque, belltower

PMR509-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dachau: pavement cafe with the tower of the parish church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, geraniums, Baroque, belltower

PMR509--09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR508-04
Turkey, Istanbul: Sultanahmet Mosque (The Blue Mosque) from Sultanahmet Square.
Keywords: Islam, minarets, architecture, religion, Muslim, Mohammed

PMR506-09
Turkey, Istanbul: ornate Turkish grave architecture.
Keywords: cemetary, gravestones, in memoriam, memorials, Islam, Muslim

PMR506-04
Turkey, Istanbul: one of the newer mosques, Valide Sultan (Sultan's Mother) at Aksaray.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, minaret, architecture, religion

PMR503-07
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: view of the facade with Judas tree flowers (Cercis siliquastrum).
Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, church-mosque

PMR503-06
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the west facade with rose window.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, church-mosque

PMR503-05
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the ruined Gothic church of St Mary of Carmel stands in a military zone at present, and cannot be visited.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, architecture, ruins

PMR503-01
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the east end apse with its buttresses, showing some fine carving.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, church-mosque, architecture

PMR502-11
Cy<prus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: entrance to the Lusignan Citadel (Shakespeare's Othello's Tower?) with its well preserved lion of St. Mark, acquired after subsequent rebuilding by the Venetians.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, fortress, William Shakespeare, architecture

PMR500-08
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Selimiye Mosque, formerly the Ayía Sofía Roman Catholic Cathedral, was built between 1209 and 1326, but never completed.
Keywords: Lefkosa, Muslim, Islam, minaret, Gothic architecture

PMR500-07
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Sultan Mahmut Library, seen through a flying buttress of the Ayía Sofía.
Keywords: Lefkosa, street scene, Gothic architecture

PMR500-06
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Büyük Han, the largest remaining caravansarai from Ottoman times (1572), is in the process of restoration.
Keywords: Lefkosa, architecture, colonnaded galleries

PMR500-05
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Büyük Hamam, formerly a 14th century church, is now the largest public baths.
Keywords: Lefkosa, Byzantine architecture, street scene

PMR500-01
Cyprus (North), Güzelyurt/Morfóu: Church of Ayios Mámas, where the purported tomb of Mámas formerly attracted many pilgrims and visitors. It now houses a collection of ikons.
Keywords: Güzelyurt, ikon museum, Byzantine architecture

PMR499-12
Turkey, Istanbul: Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, with its six minarets, seen from Sultanahmet Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR499-11
Turkey, Istanbul: courtyard of the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, completed in 1617 by the architect Mehmet Aga.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage

PMR499-10
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with the minarets of the Sultanahmet Mosque in the background.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, traditional houses, old quarter, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Byzantine, Muslim, Constantinople

PMR499-09
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with their typical overhanging upper storeys.
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, old quarter, traditional houses, street scene

PMR499-08
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with the minarets of the Sultanahmet Mosque in the background.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, traditional houses, old quarter, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Byzantine, Muslim, Constantinople

PMR499-06
Turkey, Istanbul: Adnan Menderes Bulvari, the main approach road to the city, seen from the city wall.
Keywords: architecture, artery, dual carriageway, flowing traffic, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, street scene

PMR499-03
Turkey, Istanbul: Ataturk Bulvari passes through the Aqueduct of Valens, almost one kilometre long, and credited to the fourth-century Roman Emperor Valens.
Keywords: architecture, historic, flowing traffic, dual carriageway, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, street scene

PMR499-02
Turkey, Istanbul: Municipal Headquarters (Belediye), a modern building on the Ataturk Bulvari.
Keywords: architecture, administration, office block, reflecting pool, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam

PMR498-12
Turkey, Istanbul: Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1557 by Mimar Sinan, is regarded by many as his finest achievement. The mausoleum of Suleyman the Magnificent in the foreground (right).
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR498-11
Turkey, Istanbul: Beyazit Tower, raised by Mehmet II in 1823 as a watchtower, stands in the grounds of the university.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque, street scene, architecture

PMR498-10
Turkey, Istanbul: allegorical figure of Ataturk with students in front of Istanbul University.
Keywords: architecture, monument, sculpture, statue, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage

PMR498-09
Turkey, Istanbul: frontage and two minarets of the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1557 by Mimar Sinan. Regarded by many as his finest achievement.
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR498-08
Turkey, Istanbul: Muslim gravestones and the mausoleum of Suleyman the Magnificent in the precints of the Suleymaniye Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage

PMR498-07
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: the church tower and snow-covered churchyard and gravestones.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-06
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: snow-covered cottages on the high street.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-05
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: snow-covered footbridge over the stream, not far from the ford.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR498-04
England, Gloucestershire, Upper Slaughter: snow-covered bush with red berries in the garden of a cottage.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-03
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: mansion house in the snow.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-02
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: snowy scene in the picturesque village, with wooden footbridge over the stream in the foreground.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR498-01
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: cottages in winter sunshine cast reflections in the duck pond.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-12
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: mellow stone cottages in the winter sun.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-11
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: footbridge over the stream, with red-brick water mill in the background.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-10
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: the village green and cottages in the snow.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR497-09
England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Unicorn Hotel.
Keywords: winter, pub, public house, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR497-08
England, Gloucestershire, Stow-on-the-Wold: the Royalist Hotel, "the oldest inn in England" (947 AD).
Keywords: winter, pub, public house, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR495-10
Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view of the Minoan ruins from the north-west, showing the grand stairway and the central court.
Keywords: national heritage, excavations, historic, archeological, archeology, architecture

PMR495-09
Island of Crete, Kalives: handsome Orthodox church with twin belltowers.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture

PMR495-06
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: facade of the church in the monastery of Ayia Triadha.
Keywords: national heritage, Orthodox, historic, architecture

PMR495-05
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: well and cloisters of the Gouvernetou Monastery.
Keywords: national heritage, monks, Orthodox, historic, architecture

PMR495-04
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: facade and belltower of the Gouvernetou Monastery Church.
Keywords: national heritage, Orthodox, historic, architecture

PMR495-03
Island of Crete, Akrotiri: Gouvernetou Monastery in its barren surroundings.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Orthodox, monks

PMR494-03
Island of Crete, Harnia: Mosque of the Janissaries, reflected in the waters of the harbour.
Keywords: mediaeval, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR494-02
Island of Crete, Harnia: cathedral, or Church of the Three Martyrs, built in the 19th century.
Keywords: national heritage, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR494-01
Island of Crete, Harnia: view of the town and Kastelli Hill from the Schiavo Bastion on the town wall.
Keywords: architecture, houses, dwellings, panorana

PMR493-12
Island of Crete, Harnia: one of a small number of minarets remaining in the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, Muslim, Islam, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR493-11
Island of Crete, Harnia: a small remnant of the town walls, overgrown with Bougainvillea and Oleander.
Keywords: mediaeval, colourful, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR493-10
Island of Crete, Harnia: Hotel Palazzo in the old town, with its handsome wrought-iron balconies.
Keywords: picturesque, inn, street scene, architecture, national heritage

PMR493-09
Island of Crete, Harnia: Mosque of the Janissaries, built by the Turks in 1645, is the oldest Ottoman building on the island. With horse carriage in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Muslim, Islam, architecture, national heritage

PMR493-05
Island of Crete, Rethimnon: view of the town and fortress from the new road.
Keywords: architecture, ship, harbour , community, traditional houses, defence

PMR493-01
Island of Crete, Iraklion: Platia Eleftherias ("Freedom Square", the main square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, street scene

PMR488-10
Island of Crete, Iraklion: harbour and Venetian fortress at night.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, fishing boats, reflections, architecture, national heritage

PMR488-09
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "House of the Frescoes", adjacent to the "Royal Road".
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR488-08
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: the "Royal Road", looking towards the palace. A number of large private houses gave on to this way.
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR488-07
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "North Lustral Bath", probably a shrine with religious significance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR488-06
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: restored pithos (urn) and porch above the north entrance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR488-05
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed walls in the south east section.
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR488-04
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed stairway to the King's Megaron.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR488-03
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: restored portico with columns and relief fresco of the bull, above the north entrance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR459-12
Hungary, Debrecen: Déri Museum and gardens, contains many works of art collected by industrialist Frigyes Déri, and "Ecce Homo" by Mihály Munkácsy.
Keywords: national heritage, historical, architecture, culture

PMR459-11
Hungary, Debrecen: view of the main street, Piac utca, from a tower of the Great Reform Church, with the tower of the Small Reform Church on the right.
Keywords: panorama, cityscape, architecture

PMR459-10
Hungary, Debrecen: the Reformed College, centre of Calvinist teaching. The present building, built by Mihály Péchy in 1816, replaced one dating from 1675.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, Neoclassical, architecture

PMR459-09
Hungary, Debrecen: Monument to Lajos Kossuth, erected in 1914. Here Kossuth declared the independence of Hungary from Austria in 1849.
Keywords: national heritage, freedom fighter, architecture, historical, sculpture, national hero, memorial, statue, sculpture

PMR459-08
Hungary, Debrecen: the Calvinist "Great Reform Church", completed in 1819, is the well-known landmark of the city. The Lajos Kossuth monument stands on the left.
Keywords: national heritage, sculpture, statue, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR458-12
Germany, Bavaria, Passau: onion domes of the cathedral and Danube cruise boats reflected in the waters of the river.
Keywords: picturesque, churches, reflections, skyline, architecture

PMR458-09
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: "Gasthof Goldener Strauss" ("Golden Ostrich Inn"), mecca for thirsty cyclists.
Keywords: mediaeval, old quarter, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR458-07
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: houses built against the steep, rocky mountainside, overlooked by the remains of the old town fortifications.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR458-06
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: main street and part of the town hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, old quarter, cottages, village, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR458-04
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: the ornate Baroque belltower of the parish church can be seen from afar.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage

PMR458-03
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR458-01
Slovakia, Bratislava: "U Salvatora" pharmacy, in a still-to-be-renovated Neo-Renaissance building at Panská (Street) 35.
Keywords: national heritage, capital city, Pressburg, architecture

PMR457-12
Slovakia, Bratislava: Terrace and facade of the new parliament building overlooking the River Danube.
Keywords: architecture, assembly, congress, capital city, Pressburg

PMR457-11
Slovakia, Bratislava: Bratislava Fortress (Hrad), visible for miles around, was destroyed in a fire in 1811, rebuilt from 1953. The first fortress on this site was built by the Slavs in the 9th century. Known locally as "the bedstead".
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-10
Slovakia, Bratislava: SNP Bridge ("Bridge of the Uprising of the Slovakian People") spans the River Danube to the residential area "Petrzalka", where 150,000 people live. Atop the bridge supports is a restaurant with a panoramic view.
Keywords: picturesque, dormitory suburb, river barges, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-09
Slovakia, Bratislava: St. Martin's Cathedral was used from 1563 to 1830 for the coronations of the kings of Hungary, when Budapest was occupied by the Turks; hence the gold crown atop the spire. The red building is an extension to the Slovakian National Gallery. River Danube can be seen in the distance.
Keywords: mediaeval, panorama, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-08
Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-07
Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-06
Slovakia, Bratislava: the Austrian Embassy, newly restored.
Keywords: picturesque, wood-carving, stone-carving, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-05
Slovakia, Bratislava: Michalská (Street) with Michalský brána, the sole survivor of three town gate-towers, the oldest part of which dates back to the 14th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, street scene, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-04
Slovakia, Bratislava: typical of the narrow alleyways in the old quarter of the city is the Basteigasse.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-03
Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". View of the entrance with Slovakian flag.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion

PMR457-02
Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers".
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion

PMR457-01
Slovakia, Bratislava: Renaissance arcades in the inner court of the Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), dating in part from 13/14th century. It now houses the City Museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR456-12
Slovakia, Bratislava: Hlavné námestie (square) with the tower of the Old Town Hall and the Roland statue over the fountain of the same name.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR456-11
Slovakia, Bratislava: the castle facade of the new parliament building.
Keywords: national heritage, capital city, architecture, Pressburg, congress

PMR456-10
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg

PMR456-08
Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg

PMR455-11
Hungary, Szeged: statue of Lajos Kossuth (?) in Klauzál Square where he gave his last public address on 12th July 1849 before going into exile.
Keywords: national heritage, national hero, monument, sculpture, historical, neo-classical, architecture, freedom fighter

PMR455-10
Hungary, Szeged: view of the cathedral square from the porch of the Votive Church. The arcades house a pantheon of busts and memorials to eminent Hungarians.
Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-09
Hungary, Szeged: facade of the monumental Votive Church, built between 1913 and 1929 according to plans of Frigyes Schulek, showing the 3-metre-high figure of the Virgin and Child and mosaics of the Apostles.
Keywords: national heritage, stone carvings, sculpture, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-08
Hungary, Szeged: Greek Orthodix Church of St. Nicholas used by the Serbs, with adjacent Jugendstil/Art Nouveau building.
Keywords: national heritage, Christian, religion, Baroque, historical, architecture

PMR455-07
Hungary, Szeged: facade of the monumental Votive Church, built between 1913 and 1929 according to plans of Frigyes Schulek.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, historical, Christian, religion

PMR455-06
Hungary, Szeged: brick-built house in the Jugendstil/Art Nouveau style in the Var utca (street).
Keywords: architecture, Art Deco, national heritage

PMR455-05
Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library.
Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR455-04
Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library.
Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture

PMR454-11
Austria, Styria, Admont: the Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century but rebuilt in 1865, possesses a famous Rococo library comprising 1600 Mss. and 150,000 volumes.
Keywords: alpine, architecture, religious order, learning-centre, picturesque

PMR454-08
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: former Town Hall, dating from the 15th century, now serves as a courthouse (Bezirksgericht), with the Alps behind.
Keywords: alpine, mediaeval, heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, mountain range

pmr451-03
Latvia, Riga: newly renovated buildings in the Old Town, with the restaurant "Pút Bé´jin" in the foreground.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR453-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR453-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR453-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner. Oblique view.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR453-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, flower gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens

PMR453-05
Poland, Stargard: gable of the Town Hall with a tower of St. Mary's Parish Church behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Gothic, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-04
Poland, Stargard: the oldest town gate is the Brama Pyrzycka from the end of the 13th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-03
Poland, Stargard: towers belonging to the town's fortifications built in the late 15th century, now used as a museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-02
Poland, Stargard: a brick, Gothic burgher house, dating back to the 15th century, but altered in mid-17th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-01
Poland, Stargard: the Gothic Town Hall acquired some Renaissance features during a rebuild in 1638, and the gable now displays terracotta filigree-work.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, decolourful

PMR452-12
Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary, dating back to the late 13th century, with newly renovated "Old Guard-house" (left) and gable houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, red-brick, Gothic

PMR452-10
Lithuania, Vilnius: the neo-classical Cathedral of St. Stanislav, built in 1783 under the supervision of the young architect, Laurynas Stucka-Gucevicius, was used as a concert hall before Lithuania's independence.
Keywords: city, columns, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR452-09
Lithuania, Vilnius: statue of Prince Gediminas with his horse, traditionally regarded as the founder of Vilnius in 1323 after he had a dream of a "huge, iron wolf".
Keywords: city, bronze, sculpture, monument, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR452-07
Lithuania, Klaipéda: a timber-frame house, unusual in the Baltic countries, but in Memel/Klaipéda a few recall the previous German community.
Keywords: picturesque, dwelling, half-timbered, architecture, tradition, heritage, Memel

PMR452-06
Lithuania, Klaipéda: the theatre, with Simon Dach (1605-59) Fountain and the newly-replaced figure of "Ännchen von Tharau", the subject of one of his poems.
Keywords: Memel, bronze, statue, monument, architecture, tradition, heritage

PMR451-07
Latvia, Liepája: the market hall, adjoining the open-air market, with the church in the background.
Keywords: street scene, architecture

PMR451-05
Latvia, Ventspils: Russian Orthodox Church.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, Byzantine, national heritage, picturesque

PMR451-04
Latvia, Riga: the National Opera House, previously the Deutsches Theater, opened in 1856 (architect: Ludwig Bonstedt).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, flowerbeds, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis

PMR451-02
Latvia, Riga: statue to the "Red Latvian Marksmen". Behind (right) the Museum of Soviet Achievement awaits redevelopment.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR451-01
Latvia, Riga: the Latvian Academy of Science Building, completed in 1957, houses 13 research institutes.
Keywords: city, skyscraper, high-rise, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR450-12
Estonia, Tartu: the main university building, completed in 1809.
Keywords: architecture, columns, neoclassical, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-11
Estonia, Tartu: the new university building.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, picturesque

PMR450-10
Estonia, Tartu: the classical Town Hall Building, dating from1789 (architect: Bartholomäus Walter), with youngsters selling newspapers in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-08
Estonia, Tartu: Town Hall Square, with the Town Hall at the head.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR450-07
Estonia, Tartu: the "Crooked House", no. 18 Town Hall Square, owes its appearance to ground subsidence.
Keywords: architecture, urban, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR449-07
Estonia, Tallinn: entrance to Palmse, in the Lahemaa National Park: Palmse Manor House, built for the Governor-General Carl Magnus von der Pahlen in 1697, is now used as a hotel.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-06
Estonia, Tallinn: the stone-built Estonian Drama Theatre.
Keywords: city, repertory, stage, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-05
Estonia, Tallinn: a corner of Townhall Square (Raekoja plats) with the old apothecary's shop on the left. This has been in business since 1422 and is thus one of the oldest in Europe.
Keywords: city, pharmacy, chemist, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-04
Estonia, Tallinn: a novel sculpture in the Tornide väljak ("Place of Towers") Park.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, art, artistic, striking

PMR449-03
Estonia, Tallinn: a terrace of houses on Kooli (Street) overlooked by the defence tower called "Loewenschede".
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-02
Estonia, Tallinn: the "Three Sisters", three gable houses built in the 15th century by a rich merchant for his three daughters.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR449-01
Estonia, Tallinn: "Alexander Nevski" Russian Orthodox Cathedral, completed in 1900, on Cathedral Hill.
Keywords: city, Byzantine, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-12
Estonia, Tallinn: an old burgher house with storage space on the upper floors.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-11
Estonia, Tallinn: four of the remaining defence towers on the town wall. In the 17th century there were 50 such towers and each had a name.
Keywords: city, fortifications, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-10
Estonia, Tallinn: town wall with defence towers and wooden gallery.
Keywords: city, fortifications, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR448-09
Estonia, Tallinn: Toompea Palace, seat of the Estonian Parliament.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-05
Latvia, Riga: National Parliament Building.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-04
Latvia, Riga: National Theatre.
Keywords: city, Art Deco, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-03
Latvia, Riga: Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-02
Latvia, Riga: city skyline, with the castle in the centre, from the Vansu Suspension Bridge.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-01
Latvia, Riga: view of the castle, built in 1350 by the Knights of theTeutonic Order, which now houses museums and the national art gallery.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage

PMR447-12
Latvia, Riga: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ, built in 1884, was used as a planetarium before independence.
Keywords: city, Byzantine, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-11
Latvia, Riga: statue of the seated Jánis Rainis, national poet, with the domes of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral behind.
Keywords: city, monument, sculpture, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-10
Latvia, Riga: the French Embassy on Raina bulvári.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-09
Latvia, Riga: the base of the Freedom Monument. The inscription, "Tévzemei un Brivibai", means "For Fatherland and Freedom".
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-08
Latvia, Riga: the old Powder Tower on Smilsu iela (street).
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-07
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle, St. Jacob's Church, the River Daugava and the docks, with Cathedral Square in the centre, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-06
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-05
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-04
Latvia, Riga: The "Bremer Musikanten", a modern sculpture presented to Riga by its patron city, Bremen, on the Skarnu iela (street).
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, monument, bronze

PMR447-03
Latvia, Riga: two of the three burgher houses known as "The Three Brothers", dating from 15-18th centuries.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR447-02
Latvia, Riga: newly restored buildings in the centre of the city.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-01
Latvia, Riga: tower of Riga Cathedral whose foundation stone was laid in 1211 by Bishop Albert of Bremen, the founder of the town.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-12
Latvia, Riga: superbly restored terrace on Torna iela (street), containing boutiques and offices.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-11
Latvia, Riga: the national freedom monument in the heart of the capital. The three stars held aloft by the figure symbolise the three provinces of Latvia.
Keywords: city, statue, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-09
Lithuania, Trakai: this striking wooden building with columned portico is the office of the National Park administration.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture

PMR446-07
Lithuania, Trakai: one of the mighty corner-towers of the castle, from the wooden bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, red brick, architecture

PMR446-06
Lithuania, Trakai: view of the old, original walls and steps of the castle from the grassy moat.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, architecture

PMR446-05
Lithuania, Trakai: gatehouse tower of the castle reflected in the waters of Lake Galves.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, red brick, architecture

PMR446-04
Lithuania, Trakai: reflections of the castle through the trees on Lake Galves.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, red brick, architecture

PMR446-02
Lithuania, Trakai: the castle with wooden access bridge. Built in the 14th century as a refuge from the knights of the Teutonic Order.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, sailing boats, red brick, architecture

PMR446-01
Lithuania, Trakai: yachts on Lake Galves with the castle on its island in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, sailing boats, red brick, architecture

PMR445-04
Poland, Gdansk: the tower of St. Katharine's Church, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR445-02
Poland, Gdansk: Long Market Place ("Dlugi Targ") with Town Hall and clocktower in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR445-01
Poland, Gdansk: entrance to one of the burgher houses dated 1660, built above street level to prevent flooding.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-12
Poland, Gdansk: gabled houses on Mariacka overshadowed by St. Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-07
Poland, Gdansk: 14th century St. Katharine's Church was formerly the parish church of the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-06
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, Danzig

PMR444-05
Poland, Gdansk: the railway station with its fine clock tower.
Keywords: architecture, Danzig

PMR443-12
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: typical half-timbered cottage in the village of Garz.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR443-10
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: the village church with typical wooden belfry.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-09
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: one of many brick-built, old, thatched cottages.
Keywords: mediaeval, home, dwelling, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-06
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: market and newly-renovated houses, with the church tower in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, gables, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-05
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: a corner of the marketplace.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage

PMR443-04
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald: market and newly-renovated houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, gables, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR443-01
France, Paris: Fontaine des Mers in the Place de la Concorde, with the Obelisque de Louqsor behind.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-12
France, Paris: Obélisque de Louqsor in the Place de la Concorde, from the Temple of Ramses II in Luxor. Erected in 1836.
Keywords: capital city, obelisk, needle, hieroglyphics, historical, Egyptology, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-11
France, Paris: bronze statue of a child with conch on the Pont Alexandre III.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-10
France, Paris: a sightseeing boat on the Seine.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-09
France, Paris: Les Invalides from the Pont Alexandre III.
Keywords: capital city, Seine bridge, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-08
France, Paris: Church of L'Hotel national des Invalides with rainbow (built 1676, architect: J. Hardouin-Mansart).
Keywords: capital city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-07
France, Paris: Artist working in Monmartre with the dome of Sacré-Coeur Basilica behind.
Keywords: capital city, Bohemia, artists' quarter, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-06
France, Paris: a corner of Monmartre on the Rue Saint Rustique with display of posters.
Keywords: capital city, artists' quarter, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-05
France, Paris: Sacré-Coeur Basilica from the bottom of the approach.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-04
France, Paris: one of the cupolas of Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the watertower in Monmartre.
Keywords: capital city, panorama, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-03
France, Paris: view of the city and the Eiffel Tower from the dome of Sacré-Coeur Basilica.
Keywords: capital city, panorama, architecture, metropolis

PMR442-02
France, Paris: view of the city from the steps of Sacré-Coeur Basilica with its colourful street traders.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, paorama

PMR442-01
France, Paris: Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Monmartre.
Keywords: capital city, Catholic, architecture, metropolis

PMR439-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new European Patent Office on the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: München, fall, autumn foliage, European Union, architecture

PMR438-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with autumn colours.
Keywords: architecture, fall, autumn foliage, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens

PMR437-06
Poland, Wroclaw: Mlynski Bridge crosses an arm of the River Oder; seen from Cathedral Bridge.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR437-05
Poland, Wroclaw: Cathedral Bridge (Most Tumski) with the twin towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR437-04
Poland, Wroclaw: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in the 13th century, but destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in the original Gothic style.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR437-03
Poland, Wroclaw: gabled houses on the west side of the Rynek or Market Place with the "Griffin House" ("Pod Gryfami") in Flemish Renaissance style (right).
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR437-02
Poland, Wroclaw: rotunda, specially built to house the famous panorama painting "The Battle of Raclawice", (120 metres in circumference and 15 metres high), painted in 1894 by Wojciech Kossak with Jan Styka in nine months.
Keywords: national heritage, art, Breslau, architecture

PMR437-01
Poland, Wroclaw: repaving the Rynek (Market Place) with cobblestones. Row of gabled burgher houses in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR436-12
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses in the north east corner of the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-11
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses on the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-10
Poland, Wroclaw: the famous east facade of the Town Hall is Gothic in style and boasts an astronomical clock dating from 1580.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR436-09
Poland, Wroclaw: filigree carving on a Renaissance oriel of the 700-year-old Town Hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR436-05
Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. The cathedral belltower, 52 metres high, plus 5 metres below ground level which date back to 13th century. The lowest visible stories (round) are 14th century, part of the old city wall.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, neo-classical

PMR436-04
Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. Oblique view, with the tower of the castle (Gediminas Tower) on its hill in the background.
Keywords: city, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR436-03
Lithuania, Vilnius: granite statue of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) who studied in Vilnius and regarded Lithuania as a second Fatherland.
Keywords: city, literature, monument, sculpture, stone figure, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR436-02
Lithuania, Vilnius: the Church of St. Anna, built in 1580, represents the peak of the Gothic style in Lithuania, "fascinating the eye with its flourishes".
Keywords: city, Christian, red brick, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR436-01
Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, neo-classical

PMR435-12
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Garrison Church, built in neo Byzantine style for the town garrison of the Tzar in 1895 (side view). It now houses a museum of sculpture.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, architecture

PMR435-11
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Garrison Church, built in neo Byzantine style for the town garrison of the Tzar in 1895. It now houses a museum of sculpture.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, architecture

PMR435-08
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Perkunas House (14/15th century) may have been a temple to the heathen god "Perkunas" whom the Lithuanians still worshipped at that time.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, pre-Christian, red brick, architecture, cobbled street, old quarter, photogenic

PMR435-07
Lithuania, Kaunas: Town Hall, in Town Hall Square, known locally as "White Swan", was built in 1542 but has been much altered. Since the soviet times it also serves as a registry office, or "Wedding Palace".
Keywords: pedestrian zone, architecture, old quarter, photogenic

PMR540-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: modern multi-storey housing development, with the hills of Dachau on the far horizon.
Keywords: architecture, balconies, flats, apartments, dwellings

PMR540-04
Slovenia, Radovljica: fountain with statue of Josipini
Hocervarjevi in the main street.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR540-03
Slovenia, Radovljica: frescoed facade of one of the mediaeval houses in the old market square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR540-02
Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications

PMR539-12
Slovakia, Kremnica: the 12-metre-high defence walls of the town, complete with bastions, were built in the early 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR539-11
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Gothic church of St. Catherine with separate belltower and turreted clocktower with gallery, standing within the walls of the castle, which is the best preserved mediaeval castle in the area.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, Kremnitz, mediaeval, defence, fortifications

PMR539-10
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Gothic church of St. Catherine with separate belltower and turreted clocktower with gallery, standing within the walls of the castle, which is the best preserved mediaeval castle in the area.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, Kremnitz, mediaeval, defence, fortifications

PMR539-09
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Baroque Plague Column, erected in thanksgiving for the end of the plague in the 17th century, with St. Catherines Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic, stone carving, sculpture, statues, monument

PMR539-08
Slovakia, Zilina: Budatin Castle now houses the town's museum.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications

PMR539-07
Slovakia, Zilina: attractive facades of the shops in a pedestrian street, Narodna ulica.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Sillein, Baroque, street scene

PMR539-06
Slovakia, Zilina: unusual fountain in the Namestie A. Hlinku, at the northern end of the town, with wooded hills beyond.
Keywords: architecture, modern art, artistic, pedestrian area, Sillein, picturesque

PMR539-05
Slovakia, Zilina: the twin towers of the Baroque church overlook new buildings and fountain in Marianske Namestie.
Keywords: architecture, pedestrian area, Sillein, national heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR539-04
Slovakia, Zilina: a corner of Marianske Namestie (Square), with arcaded shops, ancient oriel, and carillon.
Keywords: architecture, Sillein, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR539-03
Slovakia, Zilina: entrance gate and former drawbridge of Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, ruin

PMR539-01
Slovakia, Zilina: approach to Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR538-12
Austria, Vienna: fountain, with part of the orangery belonging to Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, capital city, sculptures, formal gardens, architecture, potted shrubs

PMR538-10
Austria, Vienna: the Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR538-09
Austria, Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace and gardens framed by the horses of the Neptune Fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR538-08
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the cathedral, and the Collegiate Church, with the River Salzach in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Mozart, music festival, skyline

PMR538-01
Germany, Bavaria, Landshut: 14th-15th century Gothic church of St. Martin, with its 130-metre-tower, said to be the highest brick-built church tower in the world.
Keywords: panorama, architecture, rooftops, gables, hall church

PMR435-01
Poland, Gdansk: the Arsenal (Zeughaus), a fine example of Renaissance architecture, completed in 1605 by Anthony van Obbergen, who was responsible for a number of buildings in Danzig at this time.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-12
Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII, with some complete facades visible in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-11
Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Danzig

PMR434-10
Poland, Gdansk: view of the spires of St. Mary's Cathedral from the top of the Town Hall Tower, with the docks of Danzig in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-09
Poland, Gdansk: St. Mary's Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in Poland, can accommodate 25,000 worshippers. Consecrated in 1502, after 159 years in construction, the building survived WWII, but was burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-08
Poland, Gdansk: gabled frontages on the River Motlawa with the Green Gate and Long Quay behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-07
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Crane, erected in 1444, was used for heavy loads (e.g. ships' masts) and was operated by a 20-foot wooden tread-wheel driven by prisoners from the Stock Tower.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-06
Poland, Gdansk: ruins of one of the huge warehouses on Speicherinsel ("Warehouse Island"). In the 17th century almost 300 such warehouses extended over more than one kilometre, connected by railway lines.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-05
Poland, Gdansk: gables and the Big Crane on the Long Quay reflected in the waters of the River Motlawa, with the towers of St. Mary's Cathedral behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-04
Poland, Gdansk: the Green Gate (1568) whose arches separate the Long Quay from the Long Marketplace.
Keywords: mediaeval, Renaissance, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-02
Poland, Gdansk: the famous Neptune Fountain in the Long Marketplace was cast in 1633 by a bellmaker from Augsburg.
Keywords: mediaeval, monument, statue, bronze, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR433-12
Poland, Hela: the old Gothic church now accommodates the Fishing Museum.
Keywords: holiday resort, red-brick, architecture, Hel, sunshine, picturesque, seaside

PMR433-03
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR433-02
Poland, Gdansk: the Maritime Museum with its collection of boats, including "Soldek", the first freighter built in the modern shipyard.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR433-01
Poland, Gdansk: High Gate (Brama Wyzynna), formerly the splendid main entrance to the Hansa City. To the rear is the Stock Tower, formerly the prison, and adjoining Torture Chamber.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR537-02
Syria, Damascus: panoramic view of the modern city (2001) from Jabal Qasiyun (Mount Qasioun) (1151 metres) where one can eat in a restaurant whilst enjoying the view.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim

PMR537-01
Syria, Damascus: new mosque in the old quarter, with slim minaret and green and gold script from the Koran round the outsde walls.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-12
Syria, Damascus: the popular Hamadiye Soukh ends in the propylon of a former Jupiter Temple from Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, ancient, historic, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-11
Syria, Damascus: typical street in the old quarter of the city, showing the usual enclosed wooden balcony.
Keywords: architecture, alley, street scene, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-10
Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) from the eastern arcade, showing the inlaid marble floor.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-09
Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) with roofed fountain for ablutions in the centre, flanked by two columns, Al-Sa'at (clock) and Al-Mal (money).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim, national heritage, artistic

PMR536-08
Syria, Damascus: the famous former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD), standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard, and dating from 788 AD (the mosaics have been much restored). Behind, the AL-Arous (Brides') Minaret, from the 11th century.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-07
Syria, Damascus: a typical alley in the old quarter of the city.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-06
Syria, Damascus: Al Nawfara Coffee Shop, a popular place for a drink in the old quarter, near the east entrance to the Umayyad Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-04
Syria: two "Qubab" houses, a form of dwelling unchanged in 2000 years, standing in the desert on the road to Damascus. Reminiscent of the Italian "Trulli" of Apulia. Note the scarecrow.
Keywords: architecture, desert, historical, natural heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR536-02
Syria, Palmyra: view of the Colonnaded Way and antique city from Qalaat ibn Maan Fortress. The former was built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD.
Keywords: architecture, columns, Roman, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, panorama, landscape

PMR536-01
Syria, Palmyra: one of the best preserved tower-graves dating from the end of the first century AD, in the Valley of the Graves.
Keywords: architecture, memorial, burial, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman

PMR535-11
Syria, Palmyra: gate, through which sacrificial animals entered the courtyard of the Baal Temple which was consecrated in 32 AD.
Keywords: architecture, Roman, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, national heritage, columns

PMR535-10
Syria, Palmyra: west facade and entrance portal to the Baal Temple which was consecrated in 32 AD.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman

PMR535-09
Syria, Palmyra: end of the Colonnaded Way with Hadrian's Gate. The brackets on the columns originally supported statues. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR535-08
Syria, Palmyra: well-preserved stage of the Roman Theatre, dating from the second half of the second century AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR535-07
Syria, Palmyra: the monumental Tetrapylon (only one column is original granite) where the Colonnaded Way makes a change of direction of several degrees. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Camel and rider in the foreground, and Qalaat ibn Maan fortress in the background.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR535-06
Syria, Palmyra: fragment of carved vaulting, with the Colonnaded Way and fortress Qalaat ibn Maan in the background. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR535-05
Syria, Palmyra: remains of the colonnade on the east side of the Agora, seen through a doorway. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR535-04
Syria, Palmyra: middle section of the Colonnaded Way, about 300 metres long, and culminating in Hadrian's Gate. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR534-10
Iraq, Baghdad: view of "Baghdad Island" and boating lake from the top of the tower, with bridge over the River Tigris in the background.
Keywords: architecture, leisure park, leisure centre, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-09
Iraq, Baghdad: Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use. View from the gardens at the back of the building.
Keywords: architecture, cupola, dome, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-08
Iraq, Baghdad: main gate of the Abbasid Palace, believed to have been built under Caliph Al-Nasser Lidinillah (1179-1225). Some scholars believe it to have been the Sharabiya School, mentioned by historians. Extensively restored after Ottoman use.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-07
Iraq, Baghdad: a typical older burgher house, with balcony and ceramic tiling in the facade.
Keywords: architecture, middle-class, residence, dwelling, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-06
Iraq, Baghdad: modern jewellery and silversmiths' bazaar, opposite the Medrese Al-Mustansariya main gate.
Keywords: architecture, buying, selling, silver, gems, market, soukh, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-04 (2)
Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies.
View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the first-floor gallery.
Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR534-04 (1)
Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies.
View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR534-02
Iraq, Baghdad: tower and concert bowl reflected in the lake on "Baghdad Island", a peninsula in the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, leisure resort, resort, music, reflections, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR534-01
Iraq, Baghdad: tower and concert bowl on "Baghdad Island", a peninsula in the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, leisure resort, resort, music, reflections, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR533-12
Iraq, Baghdad: memorial to the Iraqi soldiers who fell in the war with Iran, showing the two halves of the cupola and the memorial column, draped with the Iraqi flag.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, sculpture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR533-11
Iraq, Baghdad: memorial to the Iraqi soldiers who fell in the war with Iran.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia, sculpture, artistic

PMR533-10
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
view from the roof of theTemple of the Sun, showing the wall of the temple compound and one of the western gates. The area beyond was the residential quarter (waiting to be excavated).
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, culture

PMR533-09
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
five, out of a row of eight, juxtaposed "evans". They are thought to be dedicated to: Marn, the sun god (largest); Marten, the moon goddess; and Bar Marin, the trinity of gods of Hatra.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-08
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
stone busts decorate the arches of the largest "evans".
Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-07
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
view from the temple courtyard, with loose stones for reintegration in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-06
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
remains of one of the "evans" (arches) which was part of the Temple of the Goddess Allat.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-05
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
sculptures of camels adorned the most important gates.
Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-04
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
Temple of Marn and Northern Gate from the north-east.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-03
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
the Northern Gate flanks the Temple of Marn as does its pendant, the Southern Gate, both however facing east in common with all sacral buildings, as befits the worship of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, stone carving, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-02
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
well-preserved Temple of Marn (the sun god), built after 80 AD, as were all the principal remaining buildings.
Keywords: architecture, classical, columns, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-01
Iraq, Ninevah: although about 6000 years old, it was the beginning of the 6th century BC before the city was chosen as the third capital of Assyria, after Ashur and Nimrud, by Sennacherib: part of the remaining city wall, 12 kilometres long.
Keywords: Muslim, picturesque, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, architecture, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia

PMR532-07
Iraq, Mosul: Mar Mathi (St. Matthew's) Monastery, on the summit of Mount Maqloub, part of the mountains of Kurdistan. The Syrian Orthodox monastery was founded in the 4th century. View of the arcaded galleries with monks' cells surrounding the courtyard.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, culture, architecture, Christian, natural heritage

PMR531-11
Iraq, Mosul: crooked minaret of the Nurid (Big) Mosque, built by Nuriddin Zangi in 1172 AD.
Keywords: architecture, bent, ancient, historic, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR531-10
Iraq, Mosul: ruins of Bash-Tapia fortified palace and all that remains of the city wall facing the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, defence, Muslim, Islam, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, archeology, archeological

PMR531-09
Iraq, Mosul: a modern mosque with minaret, seen through an arched doorway.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR531-08
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Martyr St. Behnam lies about 35 kilometres east of the town. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164.
The monastery complex from above; under the dome is an ancient crypt, connected to the church by a tunnel, where the bones of the martyr lie. This is an object of pilgrimage throughout the region, but particularly for Catholic Syrians.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Mesopotamia

PMR531-07
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Martyr St. Behnam lies about 35 kilometres east of the town. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164. The facade is modern.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, Christian

PMR531-06
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door.
Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-05
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach

PMR531-04
Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC:
three reconstructed arches, or "evans", belonging to the royal palace.
Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-03
Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC:
remains of the ziggurat, built of sun-baked mud bricks.
Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-02
Iraq, Samarra: Ma'shouq Palace ("Lovers' Palace") stands about 10 kilometres north-west of the town on a plateau. It was built in the 9th century by Al-Mu'tadhid before he moved to Baghdad.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, archeology, archeological

PMR530-12
Iraq, Samarra: Askari Shiite Shrine, where the 10th and 11th Imams, Ali Al-Hadi and his son, are buried under a huge golden dome; the main entrance and two minarets, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-11
Iraq, Samarra: Askari Shiite Shrine, where the 10th and 11th Imams, Ali Al-Hadi and his son, are buried under a huge golden dome; this entrance is completely silvered.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-10
Iraq, Samarra: view of the Great Mosque, built in 852 AD, from the top of the spiral minaret (Al-Malwiya = spiral shaped). It is in the course of reconstruction.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, archeological, archeology, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-09
Iraq, Samarra: the spiral minaret of the Samarra Mosque, once the largest mosque in the world of Islam, rises 52 metres to a flat platform at the top.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-08
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
One of the courtyards, surrounded by arcades.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-07
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
Courtyard from the outer wall parapet; single storey buildings provide accommodation, the state rooms being at the rear.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-06
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
View of the fortress/palace from the road.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-04
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Abbas, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Al Hussein, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
street entrance to the shrine.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-02
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
view of the shrine from the main street.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR530-01
Iraq, Kerbela: shrine of Shiite Imam Al Hussein, grandson of the Prophet, who, with his brother Abbas, was killed and martyred in a battle nearby:
entrance to the shrine, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosaics, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim

PMR529-12
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
Processional Way (original) leading under the Ishtar Gate, which would have been BASED on this structure (original is now in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin).
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-11
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
assumed site of the Tower of Babel, totally removed (by Alexander the Great?), and surrounded by a square ditch/moat now full of water.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-10
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
reconstructed throne-room and dais in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-09
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
line of the old city wall, originally 8 kilometres long, and "wide enough for two 4-horse chariots to pass" according to Herodotus.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-08
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
excavated ruins, with the rebuilt walls of the Processional Way in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, archeology, archeological

PMR529-07
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
the Lion of Babylon (head missing), sculpted from basalt, devouring a person; this animal is the symbol of the goddess "Ishtar", who would have been riding the lion.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, statue, monument, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-06
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
the Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-05
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
original walls of the Processional Way, with dragons (symbol of City God "Marduk") and bulls (symbol of Storm God "Adad")
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-04
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
reconstructed gates and successive courtyards of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-02
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
loose reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate (the original is in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin).
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR528-12
Iraq, Najaf: mausoleum of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, nephew of the Prophet:
small traders offering their wares, with the golden dome of the mausoleum in the background.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR528-11
Iraq, Najaf: mausoleum of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, nephew of the Prophet:
main entrance to the shrine from the street.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR528-10
Iraq, Najaf: mausoleum of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, nephew of the Prophet:
two storeys of exquisitely decorated alcoves for the use of pilgrims, surround the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR528-09
Iraq, Najaf: mausoleum of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, nephew of the Prophet:
entrance arch, viewed from the inner courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR527-12
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
the approach stairway to the ziggurat from the north.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR527-11
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
the partially reconstructed ziggurat from the north-west.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR527-10
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
a reconstructed house (without roof) in the residential quarter, known as "Abraham's House".
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage

PMR527-09
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
western corner of Ekhursag of Ur-Nammu, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934.
Keywords: architecture, walls, foundations, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage

PMR527-08
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
the remaining walls of Ekhursag palace/shrine showing the bitumen used as mortar, with the ziggurat in the background.
Keywords: architecture, bricks, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage

PMR527-07
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
a surviving arched doorway.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage

PMR527-06
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
view to the east from the ziggurat with the foundations of Ekhursag palace/shrine, and the Euphrates in the far distance.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR527-01
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. View from the side, showing the leaning facade, saved by a buttress. The subsidence is due to the high water table in this area.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, historic, archeological, archeology, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR526-12
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. The arch reflected in a pool of water.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological, archeology, historic, architecture, picturesque, natural heritage, Islam, Mesopotamia

PMR526-11
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, historic, Archeology, archeological

PMR526-10
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: main gateway and clocktower from the street.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, picturesque, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, mosaics, mosque

PMR526-09
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: one of the alcoves with colourfully ornate tiling, which surround the courtyard, for the accommodation of pilgrims.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-08
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: pilgrims in the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-07
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: the richly ornamented entrance to the shrine itself, taboo to non-believers.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-06
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: the shrine with portico and two of the four gilded minarets.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, historic, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR526-05
Iraq: Khadimain Shrine, near Baghdad, was founded in 1515; two Shiite Imams, Musa Al-Khadim and Mohamed Al-Jawad, are buried here: the entrance gateway, from the inner courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia

PMR524-10
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-09
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-08
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit, with Blackfriars Bridge, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR524-07
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit at dusk, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-06
England, London: River Thames with Blackfriars railway bridge and station, from Blackfriars road bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-05
England, London: River Thames and city skyline from Waterloo Bridge with pleasure cruiser and floating jetty in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR524-02
England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. County Hall on the right, lanterns in the foreground.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR523-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter

PMR523-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter

PMR523-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter

PMR522-10
Italy, Apulia, Ostuni: "the white city", crowned by its Gothic cathedral built at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: landscape, architecture, agriculture, olive trees

PMR522-08
Italy, Apulia, Gallipoli: part of the Castello, built at the end of the 15th century on Byzantine foundations, facing a modern tower-block.
Keywords: fishing boats, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortress, fortifications, architecture

PMR522-07
Italy, Apulia, Gallipoli: yacht harbour, with church on the quayside.
Keywords: fishing boats, architecture, colourful

PMR522-03
Italy, Apulia, Lecce: street market, with the Castello (16th century) in the background.
Keywords: historical, architecture, stalls, trading, selling

PMR522-02
Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue

PMR522-01
Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue

PMR521-11
Italy, Sicily, Cefalu: Piazza Garibaldi, overlooked by the fortress on the Rocca di Cefalu.
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-10
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Porta felice and the Fontana del Cavallo Marino in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, sculpture, fountain, metropolis, capital city, culture, national heritage

PMR521-07
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: gallery above the Porta Nuova, built as a triumphal arch to celebrate the capture of Tunis by Charles V in 1535.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-03
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Gothic porch of the cathedral, added in the 15th century; the Baroque dome is a more recent addition, from 1781-1801.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-01
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: east facade of the cathedral, which is pure Norman style from the late 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-12
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: the Cathedral, Santa Maria dell' Assunta, built in 1185 in Sicilian Norman style with a Gothic west front added in the 14th-15th centuries. On the left is the statue of Santa Rosalia, patroness of Palermo.
Keywords: architecture, saint, sculpture, monument, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-11
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena): one of the four opposing facades (west), showing the four seasons, four kings of Sicily and the four patronesses of the city quarters, measured from this point. (summer, Philip II, Santa Ninfa of Seralcadio/Capo district). Laid out 1608-20 by Giulio Lasso in Baroque style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-08
Italy, Sicily, Selinunte: Temple of Hera (?) was built after the battle of Himera in mid-5th century BC and re-erected in 1956.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, Sicilia, Doric columns, architecture

PMR520-06
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: recently uncovered monument with scrolled stone bench; the new town in the background.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-05
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: Temple of "Castor and Pollux" (the Dioscuri) was reconstructed with elements from various different buildings.
Keywords: archeological, architrave, Doric columns, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-04
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: reassembled telamon figure almost 8 metres high, used to support the architrave of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with many others.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR520-01
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the remaining columns of the Temple of Hercules (6th century BC) re-erected by Sir Alexander Hardcastle in 1923.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Doric columns, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-11
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: Tomb of "Theron", a funerary monument in Greek style, with columns of the Temple of Hercules in the distance.
Keywords: archeological, mausoleum, grave, architecture, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-09
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the Temple of Concord, dating from 450-440 BC, the culminating phase of the Doric order, is one of the most complete Greek temples in existence.
Keywords: archeological, Doric columns, architecture, Sicilia, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-08
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: corner of the Temple of Concord, dating from 450-440 BC, the culminating phase of the Doric order, with the new town in the background.
Keywords: archeological, Doric columns, architecture, Sicilia, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-06
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the cathedral, San Gerlando, with adjoining square belltower, occupies the highest point of the old town.
Keywords: national heritage, church, Catholic, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR519-05
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: tree-lined Viale della Vittoria and Via F. Crispi with the old town on the hill in the background.
Keywords: Sicilia, street scene, traffic, terraces, architecture

PMR519-04
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: dominating the city, the new church, "Madonnina delle lacrime", was built to house a miracle-working Madonna figure which "cries".
Keywords: Sicilia, Catholic, Christian, architecture

PMR519-03
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: facade of the Church of San Giovanni alle Catacombe, the original cathedral of the city, dating from the 3rd century AD, but rebuilt after an earthquake in 1693.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR519-02
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Piazza Duomo with Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco facing the Municipio and Duomo.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR518-12
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Baroque facade of the cathedral, Santa Maria delle Colonne, which incorporates a Greek temple with 28 Doric columns, and Arabic, Norman and Byzantine elements; a building sacred for 2,500 years!
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR518-11
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the narrow strait separating Ortygia from the mainland is popular with anglers.
Keywords: Sicilia, architecture, quayside scene, fisherman, fishing

PMR518-04
Italy, Sicily, Castiglione: this mediaeval town clusters around the Arab-Norman fortifications on the top of a hill, about 20 kilometres from Taormina.
Keywords: picturesque, defence, Sicilia, national heritage, historic, landscape, architecture

PMR518-03
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: a typical street in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, Sicilia, national heritage

PMR517-10
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Porta Catania, the western gate.
Keywords: historic, architecture, Sicilia, national heritage

PMR517-09
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Piazza del Duomo with 15th century facade of St. Nicholas Cathedral. The Baroque fountain is crowned with a stone centaur, the symbol of Taormina.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture

PMR516-12
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements. In the foreground is part of the Via Sacra.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-11
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-10
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-09
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-06
Italy, Campania, Naples: a street in the old Spacca Quarter. The "Spacca-Napoli" has divided Naples since Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic, mediaeval, metropolis, Napoli

PMR516-05
Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): Arco Felice, a Roman viaduct, spans a deep cutting, excavated by the Romans for the Via Domitiana.
Keywords: archeology, bridge-building, road-building, architecture, archeological

pmr143K-26
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, with reflections in the Patuxai fountain pool.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-36
Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune temple stands in its own grounds near the Patuxai triumphal arch.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-35
Laos, Vientiane: the Presidential Office stands in its own grounds, looking up Lane Xang Avenue.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-34
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-33
Laos, Vientiane: Patuxai triumphal arch from the gardens, with pool and shrubs in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-32
Laos, Vientiane: two handsome shrines in the gardens of Wat Inpeng temple, restored 1968-75.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-31
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Haysok temple, noted for its 5-tier-roof and elaborately carved temple doors on themes from the Ramayana.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-30
Laos, Vientiane: Ornately decorated gable depicting Buddha preaching, in Wat Mixay (?) temple grounds.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR143K-29
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate from inside with twin naga serpents guarding the temple entrance.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-28
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate with guardian "yaks", from outside.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR143K-27
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, the facade from the road.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-24
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Si Saket temple, built 1819-24 by Chao Anou, is Vientiane's oldest surviving temple. View of the cloisters where are displayed many of the 6400 Buddha figures in the temple, from the courtyard.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR143K-23
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Si Saket temple, built 1819-24 by Chao Anou, is Vientiane's oldest surviving temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-22
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the sanctuary on its peninsula in the sea, from the arrival terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-21
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A carved panel devoted to Buddhist "devata" figures (female deities).
Keywords: Buddhist, erotic, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-20
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the external carving through a window on the ground floor.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-19
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Detail of the carving: Airavata (Erawan), the three-headed elephant, mount of Indra.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-18
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. The main entrance is surrounded by prolific carvings.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-17
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Elephant rides are available for visitors to the sanctuary.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-16
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A closer view of the roof carvings
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-15
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View across the lake, with reflections.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-10
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

Closer view of the central west front, which has the largest collection of carved figures in Europe. Begun in 1230, these were at first painted in bright colours.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English, mineral wells, spring water

PMR143K-09
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

The west front, which has the largest collection of carved figures in Europe. Begun in 1230, these were at first painted in bright colours.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR143K-08
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR143K-07
England, Somerset, Wells: the gardens of the bishop's palace, with the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR142K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: cafe of the Handwerkerhof (artisans' market) next to Königstor, which has a wide range of hand-made goods on offer.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor Gate, one of 4 principal round towers, in the south-west, named for the adjoining Klara Nunnery.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: one of the fortified towers in the Frauentor wall on the south side of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-21
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor outer and inner fortified walls with towers and Frauentorgraben (moat) on the south side of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-20
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor, fortified south wall of the city with roofed defenders' gallery, towers and dry moat.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: outer and inner fortified walls with defence towers on the south side of the city, with colourful autumn trees.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Königstrasse, with the twin towers of the Church of St. Laurence (Lorenzkirche) in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Nassauer Haus, one of the best-preserved examples of mediaeval tower houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, showing some of the 40 stone figures adorning the 19-metre-high Gothic spire.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR142K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain), erected 1389-96 by Heinrich Beheim in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind, and shoppers in mediaeval dress.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" with the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) rising up in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-13
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the restaurant "Zum Albrecht Dürer" in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" overlooked by the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Albrecht Dürer Haus, the timber-framed residence and workplace of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor" surrounded by old timber-frame houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: gable and tower of the Palas (main building) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), with painted window shutters.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the half-timbered wellhouse in the forecourt of the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) , built in 1564, houses the Deep Well.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) with Sinwell Tower, on its sandstone outcrop, dominates the city in the north.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Sinwell Tower (15-16 th century) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), built on a sandstone outcrop.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the impressive Renaissance facade of the Fembohaus, now the home of the City Museum.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Laufer Schlagturm ("Strike-Tower") dating from 1250, named for its striking clock.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-04
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: approach to the Nürnberger Tor, the south-west gate to the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-03
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the Industry Museum, reflected in the River Pegnitz, was formerley the home of Dietz & Pfriem, a leading manufacturer of engine valves, and displays their workshops and machinery.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-02
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the Old Mill and waterwheel with the tower of St. John's Church behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wenzelschloss (Kaiserburg) on the Schlossinsel (Castle-island) in the River Pegnitz, dates from th 12th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Oberer Martktplatz (Marketplace) with half-timbered houses and the Hersbrucker Tor, the main north-east gate to the mediaeval town, behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: tower of the ruined Sankt-Leonhards-Kirche (St. Leonards Church).
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall) separates the Upper and Lower Marketplaces.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Unterer Marktplatz (Marketplace) with the Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall) on the right.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Johanniskirche (St. John's Church) from Johannisstrasse.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-31
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the half-timbered Judenturm (Jews' Tower), built about 1430, was formerly a part of the town wall.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-30
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view from the Wasserbrücke bridge encompassing the weir, Judenturm (Jews' Tower), water mill, and St. John's Church.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours

PMR141K-29
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-28
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Sinwell Tower in the 13th century Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-27
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: figure of St. George and the dragon on the corner of a building in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-26
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: tower of the Tiergärtnertor (gate) where the road tunnels under the fortifications.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-25
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: half-timbered buildings in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square with the Imperial Fortress towering in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg cafe in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square, overlooked by a wooden defence gallery on the city wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: defence wall in the west of the city with dry moat and tower in the distance.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: city wall in the west with defence tower just visible through autumn foliage.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-21
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hallertor was the main gate in the weat wall of the mediaeval city and spans the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-20
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: fortified city wall with defence gallery, dry moat and towers, on the south side of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of the Maxbrücke (bridge) and Hangman's House in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: burgher houses reflected in the River Pegnitz, from the old wooden Henkersteg (Hangman's Bridge).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR141K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain) in the Market Place, with the twin spires of St. Sebald's cathedral behind.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR135K-31
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar: the National Museum of Mongolian History.
Keywords: Mongol, architecture, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-30
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the colonnaded Genghis Khan monument which was completed in 2006 (the 800th anniversary of his coronation) and now forms the front of the Parliament Building.
Keywords: Mongol, neo-classical, architecture, Outer Mongolia, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan

PMR135K-29
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
Keywords: Mongol, neo-classical, architecture, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR135K-21
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the City Hall with two modern multi-storey towers behind.
Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia, architecture

PMR135K-20
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the Main Post Office (left), Mongolian Stock Exchange and the City Hall, with the Bodhi Tower multi-storey block behind with its 4-storey facade blending into the architecture of the square.
Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, architecture

PMR133K-16
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-15
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-14
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-13
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-36
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-35
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-34
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent).
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-33
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-32
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-31
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-30
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-29
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-28
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; the east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure, with the remains of the Hall of Dancers.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-27
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree growing on a boundary wall, with sanctuary towers in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-26
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton trees growing on a low building in an open courtyard.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-25
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-24
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-22
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots enveloping a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-21
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots covering a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-19
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing the corner of an enclosure.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-18
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing a gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-17
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-16
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: all three sanctuaries with guardian figures, from the west.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-15
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: central sanctuary with "mandapa" (antechamber) and "antarala" (connecting corridor).
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-14
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-13
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: bas relief on a lintel, with nagas and elephants.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south-east view of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built by King Suryavarman II.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-10
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-09
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the east, showing three of the five towers, gopura, and nagas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-08
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: the east gallery, level one, from the east gopura of Angkor Wat Temple, with corner pavilion.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-06
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: apsara dancers taking a break between performances in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-05
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-04
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: part of one of the four (now dry) basins in the "Cruciform Cloister" in Angkor Wat Temple. Formerly fish were probably stocked here.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-03
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the west gopura, showing the 350-metre-long approach causeway from the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-01
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, seen from the 190-metre-wide moat which surrounds the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR131K-36
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: causeway across the moat, leading to the entrance of Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR131K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: model of a traditional dhow, in a roadside pool, with simulated bow-wave.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, the oldest building in Dubai and now housing a museum, is home to dozens of nesting Pallid Swifts.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-19
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "triumphal arch" modern office block.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Al Arab, the dhow-shaped luxury hotel, 321 metres high, was opened in 1999 on its island off the Jumeirah coast. At the top are twin helicopter landing pads.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-15
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: King Rameses II, Anubis, a pair of obelisks and a pyramid - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-14
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Arab Hotel, reflected in the lagoon of Souk Madinat, Jumeirah.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-13
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: quayside with palm trees and traditional water crafr, all constructed for Souk Madinat, Jumeirah.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: King Rameses II and a pair of obelisks - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the pyramid-shaped Raffles Hotel in the Wafi City complex.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reflections of the city panorama in the glass facade from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: lace-like, concrete, load-bearing shell of the 22-storey O14 Tower (centre) in the new Business Bay on Dubai Creek, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reminiscent of a 1950s juke box, the blue and red Al Meraikhi Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Murooj Rotana Hotel complex from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-36
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new twin-tower high-rise development in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-35
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: swimming pool area of Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-34
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, late afternoon.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-33
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, morning, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-32
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: residential blocks with swimming pool, adjacent to Burj Dubai Lake, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-31
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new high.rise developments in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-30
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new high-rise developments in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-29
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road with the Al Safa Street interchange, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, around midday.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-28
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emaar Towers from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-27
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dusit Thani Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. It has traditional Thai decor inside.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-26
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-25
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake with its traditional style bridge reflected in the waters.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-23
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emaar Towers at Burj Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with the lake and base of Burj Khalifa.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-19
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with a row of futuristic lamp posts in front of the apartments.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with the Lake Hotel in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, from the bus on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, near Burj Dubai, with an unusual pedestrian bridge.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-15
Holland, Maastricht: pleasure boats moored at the jetty on the River Maas.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR130K-14
Holland, Maastricht: open air cafés on Frijthof.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-13
Holland, Maastricht: Boschstraat, with St. Matthew's Church and monument to Jan Pieter Minckeleers.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-12
Holland, Maastricht: Market Square with the Stadhuis (Townhall), built in the 17th century by Pieter Post.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-11
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Kasteel (Castle) den Halder (14th century) and Halder Park.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-10
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: St. Nicholas' Church (15th century) and the historic town wall, seen from Wilhelminalaan.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-09
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Berkelpoort medieval city gate, with ruined castle on the hill in the background.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-08
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Theodoor Dorrenplein Square with group of bronze figures in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR129K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Badenburg Pavilion and Lake with colourful maple tree in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic

PMR129K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Greek Monopteros with Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria

PMR129K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Greek Monopteros on Badenburg Lake with reflections, in Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: national heritage, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic

PMR129K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: gilded glass lanterns and the facade of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria

PMR129K-27
Canada, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake: the town centre with clock tower and colourful flower beds.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR129K-26
Canada, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake: view towards the town centre and clock tower.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR129K-14
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterside houses on Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-13
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, since 1867 the official residence of the Governor-General of Canada.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-12
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterfall over the weir, near where the Rideau Canal leaves the Rideau River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-11
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: "Reconciliation", a monument to Canada's peacekeepers (1992), with the twin spires of Notre-Dame Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-10
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in the Ottawa River, with vivid autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-09
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in Ottawa River, as seen from Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-08
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery and Ottawa River through autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-07
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Supreme Court of Canada on Wellington Street.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-06
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: bucolic scene - Victoria Island in the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-05
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Black-capped Chickadees (Parus atricapillus), killed after flying into the glass-walled Bank of Canada.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-04
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Confederation Building, opened in 1931, provides accommodation for parliamentarians.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-03
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, built from local stone in 1927, flying the national flag.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-02
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the east from Parliament Hill terrace, with Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-01
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the west from Parliament Hill terrace, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-36
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue of Sir George-Etienne Cartier on Parliament Hill, a work of the sculptor Philippe Hébert.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-35
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-34
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-33
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal where it flows into the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-32
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Museum of Civilisation on the north side of the Ottawa River, in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-31
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from Major's Hill Park, with autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-30
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the glass "domes" of the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-29
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-28
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-27
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the skyline looking west, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-26
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the spires of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, seem through trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-25
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue and colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-24
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view of Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-23
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal, where it flows into the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-22
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the neo-Gothic East Block of Parliament Buildings, started in 1859.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-21
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National War Memorial in Cofederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-18
Canada, Ontario, Toronto: Hyatt Hotel, from the viewing platform of the CN Tower (446 metres)
Keywords: architecture, high-rise building, modern architecture

PMR127K-17
Canada, Ontario, Toronto: view from the CN Tower (553 metres) completed in 1976, the world's highest tower until 2007.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, panorama

PMR127K-15
Canada, Ontario, Toronto: suburban semi-detached house and garden in Bramalea.
Keywords: domestic, architecture, commuter belt

PMR127K-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Film Museum, originally an orangery, then later, stables to the Prussian kings.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR127K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain (1891) with the tower of the "Red Townhall", seat of the Bürgermeister of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-06
Germany, Berlin: tower of the Marienkirche and the 365-metre-high TV-Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-05
Germany, Berlin: the 207-metre-high viewing platform and revolving restaurant of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-04
Germany, Berlin: the Holocaust Memorial, opened in May 2005, comprises 2711 natural stone blocks, weighing up to 16 tonnes each.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-03
Germany, Berlin: Dome of the Reichstag Building designed by Sir Norman Foster, with the original inscription "Dem Deutschen Volke" ("To the German People") over the entrance.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-02
Germany, Berlin: frontal view of the Reichstag Building with its new dome designed by Sir Norman Foster.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-01
Germany, Berlin: pleasure cruiser on the River Spree passing sunbathers taking advantage of the free deckchairs.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-35
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Dragon House in Sans Souci Park, built in 1770 and once the home of the royal vintner, now houses a cafe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-34
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, built 1770-72, was rebuilt after being burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-33
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, looking along a double tree-lined avenue, from the arch of the Orangery.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-32
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 to plans of L. Persius, with part of the flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-31
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 in the style of an Italian Renaissance Palace, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-30
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: approach to the east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, showing some of the 428 sandstone figures lining the roof.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-29
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, with 200 rooms plus a theatre. Statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-28
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, built for Frederick the Great 1763-9, after the end of the seven-year-war.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-27
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the severely classical Charlottenhof Palace, built 1826-29 in Sans Souci Park, was once the home of Prince Frederick William IV and his wife.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-26
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: colourful flower gardens of Charlottenhof Palace in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-25
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: ornamental pool near the Roman Baths in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-24
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: island retreat in the River Schafgraben, Sans Souci Park, with Roman figure on a column.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-23
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: part of the Roman Baths complex in Sans Souci Park, in the shape of an Italian mansion, reflected in its lake.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-22
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded squatting mandarin figure crowns the cupola of the Chinese Teahouse, typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Figure by J.G. Büring (1754-7).
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-21
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-20
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-19
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: sunlit glades in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-18
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, with formal staircase to the terrace, and bronze statue of an archer in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-17
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sicilian Gardens in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-16
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms and historic windmill in Sans Souci Park, from the par terre, with pool, fountain and statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-15
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms (formerly the Orangery) in Sans Souci Park, were converted 1771-4. The historic windmill in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-13
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", from the side, with statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Rococo

PMR126K-12
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facade of Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", built 1745 to plans of Frederick the Great. The stone carving was done by F.C. Glume.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: closer view of the grapevine terraces with "cupboards" for the plants, in front of Sans Souci Palace.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", with grapevine terraces and pool with fountain.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Picture Gallery Pavilion in Sans Souci Park, with fountain and statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facades on Brandenburger Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-07
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Biergarten inside the Nauener Gate.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nikolai Church (1830-37), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with obelisk in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-05
Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Friedrichsfelde Palace (under restoration) and colourful flower gardens with statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, garden, park, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-02
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace with grapevine terraces and statuary on columns.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese House in Sans Souci Park, seen through the trees, with reflection in the River Schafgraben.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-36
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, planned by Frederick the Great in 1745, with fountain and vine terraces.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-35
Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral" with ornate cast iron lamp cluster on Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-34
Germany, Berlin: Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) building on Friedrichstrasse
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-33
Germany, Berlin: bronze chariot pulled by two mythical beasts atop the Schauspielhaus in Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-32
Germany, Berlin: the Gendarmenmarkt, with Schauspielhaus, "French Cathedral" and portico of the "German Cathedral".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-31
Germany, Berlin: classical portico of the Schauspielhaus (now a concert hall), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1821).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-30
Germany, Berlin: the Friedrich Schiller Memorial in front of the Schauspielhaus in the Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-29
Germany, Berlin: facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus) built 1695-1706, with roof figures by Guillaume Hulot.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-28
Germany, Berlin: the Arsenal (Zeughaus) from the bridge on Unter den Linden, with parapet decorated with sea horses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-27
Germany, Berlin: the Marx-Engels Forum (Marx sitting), a bronze sculpture by Ludwig Engelhardt, was unveiled in 1986.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-26
Germany, Berlin: view of the "Scheunenviertel", before the war the Jewish mercantile quarter, now completely redeveloped.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-25
Germany, Berlin: view east from the observation deck of the TV Tower, with Karl-Marx-Allee and Frankfurt Gate in the former German Democratic Republic.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-24
Germany, Berlin: Alexanderplatz, from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-23
Germany, Berlin: the Red Townhall, Nikolai Church, and the Mühlendamm (street) from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-22
Germany, Berlin: the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the National Opera, St. Hedwig's Church and Unter den Linden, from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-21
Germany, Berlin: view north-west from the observation deck of the TV Tower (203 metres).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-20
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain" (1891) with the Marienkirche, Berlin's oldest church, behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-19
Germany, Berlin, Spandau: the Citadel, erected from 1560 on the site of a "water castle" for the defence of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-18
Germany, Berlin: the base of the "cone of mirrors" through which light is reflected into the Plenary Chamber of the Bundestag.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-17
Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, seen from the dome of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-16
Germany, Berlin: the "cone of mirrors" in the dome of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-15
Germany, Berlin: view of Jakob-Kaiser-Haus (Bundestag) from the roof of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-14
Germany, Berlin: view from the roof of the Reichstag Building - River Spree and Friedrichstrasse Station with the TV Tower in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-13
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" which shares Gendarmenmarkt with its twin, the "French Cathedral".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-12
Germany, Berlin: the twin towers of the 14th century Gothic Nikolai Church, built on the site of a Romanesque basilica.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-11
Germany, Berlin: barrel-organ player (Dreh-orgel Spieler) in Prussian uniform with "Pickel-Helm".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-10
Germany, Berlin: central facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1695-1706, which now houses the Historical Museum.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-09
Germany, Berlin: the crossing of "Unter den Linden" and Friedrichstrasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-08
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with fountain and flower gardens.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with a civil-rights-campaigner, a victim of Polish state confiscation.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-06
Germany, Berlin: quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria on the Brandenburg Gate, replaced after war damage in1958.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-05
Germany, Berlin: Bundestag - Paul-Löbe-Haus (left of the River Spree) is linked to Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus by a footbridge.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-04
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-03
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, with the River Spree in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-02
Germany, Berlin: the twin spires of the Nikolai Church and wrought-iron hotel sign in the "Nikolai Quarter".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-01
Germany, Berlin: tower of th Red Townhall (1861-69) flying the Berlin flag. The seat of the Bürgermeister and the Berlin Senate.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR124K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: outer facade of the west wing of Friedenstein Palace which now houses a museum.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: courtyard and east wing of Friedenstein Palace, built between 1643-54 (early Baroque).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the fine Townhall in Renaissance style stands in the Hauptmarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the newly renovated Gothic main doorway of St. Margaret's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: St. Margaret's Church (late Gothic) on the Neumarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-31
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: ruins of the Nikolai Church (1444) destroyed during the 30-years-war.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-30
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful figures over the entrance arch of the cathedral chapter.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-29
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful house facades on Schloss Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, "capital" of Oberlausitz

PMR124K-28
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the Gothic Mathias Tower (built 1486) with the figure of the Hungarian King, Mathias Corvinus on the front.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-27
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Reichen Tower (built 1490-92), the "Leaning Tower", is 1.44 metres out of true at the top.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-26
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: view along Reichenstrasse with the Townhall tower and St Peter's Cathedral (Petridom) rising above the roofs.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-25
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Wendischer Tower and the old barracks, from the top of the Reichenturm.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-24
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the Nikolaiturm (Tower) (pre 1522), the northern gate through the town's fortifications.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-23
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with facades of Patrician houses in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-22
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with the imposing Baroque Townhall, built 1729-32.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-21
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: carved stone monument to King Albert von Sachsen from his grateful citizens.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-20
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the River Spree, with the Old Waterworks Tower, St. Michael's Church and the cathedral spire in the distance.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-19
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the former Karstadt department store, built in 1913, the oldest such still surviving.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-18
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: two sundials on the Ratsapotheke (Pharmacy) (1550) in Untermarkt Square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-17
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: fountain in Obermarkt, with view of Schönhof and the Townhall tower in Untermarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-16
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: "Schönhof" (1526), one of the finest, oldest Renaissance burgher houses in Germany.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-15
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the frescoed "Acanthus House" at 20 Neisse Strasse houses a restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-14
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: terrace of renovated 19th century houses with stone balconies on Ufer Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-13
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: houses in Zgorzelec, on the Polish side, reflected in the waters of the River Neisse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-12
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: Reichnbacher Turm (Tower) (pre 1376) received its Baroque cupola in 1782.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-11
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with the municipal theatre in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-10
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with Holy Trinity Church, the Townhall tower and the twin spires of St. Peter and Paul's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-09
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: Dicker Turm (Fat Tower) (pre 1305) with the town's coat of arms carved in sandstone.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-08
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: colourful flowerbeds in Wilhelmsplatz (Square).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR123K-25
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: hotels and apartment blocks with colourful bougainvillea shrubs in their gardens, fronting on to the lake in the Burj Khalifa development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (830m. overall) opened on 4th January 2010, has 163 usable floors.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-23
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: hotels and apartment blocks with gardens overlooking the lake in the Burj Dubai development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: footbridge over the lake in the Burj Dubai development, with high-rise blocks behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: velvet lawn, with lake and hotels in the Burj Dubai development, with high-rise apartment blocks nearing completion in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: luxury hotels and apartments across the lake with the "dancing fountains" (not active) in the Burj Dubai development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-19
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the large, central lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: administrative buildings on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, from the deck of a dhow cruise boat.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR123K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of Dubai Creek from the deck of a dhow cruise boat.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-15
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-14
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Twin Towers Shopping Mall, on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, specialises in oriental carpets.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-13
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: left to right, Etisalat Building, Dubai Municipality Building, Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, and Chamber of Commerce, on Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: produce, unloaded from trading dhows, piled up on the quayside seemingly without security problems.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: dhows line the quayside at Baniyas Road, Deira, ready to take visitors on tours of Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Queen Elizabeth II, ex Cunard liner, awaits refurbishment as a luxury hotel.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1878, is the oldest extant building in Dubai, and now houses the Dubai Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: traditional arab dhow, preserved on a plinth near Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: pool and beach of the "Atlantis on the Palm", hotel, shopping and entertainment sentre, resort.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR123K-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel over an arm of the Palm-Jumeirah development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: low-rise housing on one of the arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development, with skyscrapers on the mainland in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: one of the undeveloped arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: occupied apartment blocks adjoining the Palm-Jumeirah monorail, on the "trunk" of the palm.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: mushrooming skyscrapers mark the site of the new Marina being built on the Jumeirah coast.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the causeway from the Palm-Jumeirah development, with new multi-storey blocks on the mainland.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-36
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the Burj al Arab luxury hotel from the monorail Gateway Station.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-35
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers near the monorail Gateway Station.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-34
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel on its island, designed to resemble a billowing sail, with helicopter landing pads at the top.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-33
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: mushrooming skyscrapers mark the site of the new Marina being built on the Jumeirah coast.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-32
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Palm-Jumeirah monorail on the straight "trunk" of the palm tree with occupied apartment blocks on both sides.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-31
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Palm-Jumerah monorail crosses the water from Atlantis to the mainland on a raised concrete track.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-29
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-28
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers lining Sheikh Zayed Road, with Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees ( Delonix regia) in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-27
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Egptian-themed architecture in the Wafi Mall, opened in 2001, which contains over 200 stores, restaurants etc.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-26
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Egptian-themed architecture in the Wafi Mall, opened in 2001, which contains over 200 stores, restaurants etc.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR121K-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the courtyard through marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones with gold capitals.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a blue-tiled reflecting pool surrounds the outer courtyard columns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: rear gallery of the courtyard, with its twin corner minarets,107 metres high.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR121K-04
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with endless rows of marble columns, inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-03
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: closer view of the floral inlay work of semi-precious stones.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR121K-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the main courtyard (17,000 square metres) is inlaid with floral designs.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-36
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view of a mosque and the RBS Building (right) from the eighth-floor window of the International Rotana Inn.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-35
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the cannon in Al Ettihad Square, with the curving glass facade of the Marks and Spencer Building and Etisalat Building, surmounted by a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-34
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-33
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the "Women's Mosque" and minaret in Markaziyah Park and Gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-32
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with its fountains.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-31
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-30
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: lake with fountain in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with modern tower blocks in the Al Hosn district in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-29
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of dhows heading for the gulf under engine power.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-28
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Corniche Road West with the ADCO Building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-27
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the beach adjoining Corniche Road West.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-26
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: city skyline from Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with Hilton Baynunah Hotel.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-25
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: some of the striking multi-storey blocks on the palm-lined Corniche Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-24
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: domed mosque with skyscrapers in the background, including Etisalat Building, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-23
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: minaret of a mosque and a colourful modern multi-storey block.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-22
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Etisalat Building, crowned with a ball, on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum Street, Marks and Spencer Building behind with the curving glass facade.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-21
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: giant cannon in Al Ettihad Square.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-20
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history - the coffee pot in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-19
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: park and skyscrapers from the Corniche Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-18
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: modern buildings on the Corniche Road which runs along the coast.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-17
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Monument comprising oversize reproductions of traditional arab flasks.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-16
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the Iranian Market, where imported consumer goods from Iran may be purchased directly from the quay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-15
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: "Dhow Sail" monument, on a traffic island in the city.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-14
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the spectacular, newly completed, 5-star Yas Hotel, on Yas Island, is sited adjacent to the new motor racing circuit.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-13
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-12
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the facade and main entrance.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR120K-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR120K-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of moored dhows, with the city skyline in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a fort inside the Heritage Centre, which displays buildings and scenes of the former everyday life of the Bedouin.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-04
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Marina, with Breakwater, domed theatre and the one-time world's tallest unsupported flagpole, seen from Marina Mall.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-03
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view from Sky Tower, Marina Mall, of the approach causeway and a new multi-storey block nearing completion.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view from the Sky Tower, Marina Mall, of the luxurious Emirates Palace Hotel, which cost over US$3 billion to build.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the skyline from Sky Tower, Marina Mall, with domed theatre, Heritage Centre and flagpole on the landspit beyond the harbour.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR119K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: striking red and yellow hybrid tulips "Abu Hassan" in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria, mediaeval

PMR119K-34
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: HQ Building with blooming Magnolia trees and beds of vivid tulips in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria, mediaeval

PMR119K-33
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: massed tulips fill the spring beds with colour in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR119K-32
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: red and white hybrid Lily-Tulips "Ballade" contrast with blue bedding plants in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, spring flowers

PMR119K-31
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Arabis, Alyssum and Aubretia vie with blossoming trees and spring bedding plants in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR119K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the tiny Leonhardi-Kapelle (chapel) on the Kalvarienburg.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR119K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: statue of Kaspar Winzerer III, who captured the French King Franz/Francois in 1525, after the battle of Pavia.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: a row of historic burgher houses on the Marktstrasse, with the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café on the main street, Marktstrasse, with the onion dome of the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross), built ca. 1720 for Friedrich Nockher, who was responsible for the important salt trade of the time.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR118K-32
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. The Roman Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a).
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-31
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Modern sculptures and a classical column on the Citadel, with the modern city behind.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-30
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Shops and the sprawl of the modern city of 2.5 million inhabitants, seen from the Citadel.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-29
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. A huge Jordanian flag, seen from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-28
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The Umayyad Palace, built on the Citadel Hill about 720 AD, showing the domed Audience Hall. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-27
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The scant remains of the Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a). Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-26
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. View of the Roman Theatre and Hashemite Square (due for redevelopment), from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-25
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The restored Roman Theatre, built about 150 AD, seats 6000 spectators. View from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-24
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). House doorway in the derelict Ottoman village, with Hercules' club carved into the basalt lintel.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-23
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Courtyard in Beit Russan, a former Ottoman residence, now a museum with a fine sarcophagus on display.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site

PMR118K-22
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Masses of yellow daisies, with the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights behind.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-21
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Carpet of flowers, with ruined Nymphaeum (2nd century AD), and Lake Tiberius in the distance.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-20
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The black basalt Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, commands a spectacular view of the countryside.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-19
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Colonnaded courtyard on the terrace, with basalt, marble and limestone Corinthian columns.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site

PMR118K-18
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Paved street with a row of 2nd-century stone shops under the Basilica Terrace.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-17
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). View of the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights on the Israeli side.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-16
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Palestinian exiles can view their homeland in Israel from this raised lookout platform.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-15
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The Decumanus Maximus paving has survived the centuries, but the buildings are in need of restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-14
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). A group of Jordanian archeology students, all equipped with digital cameras and mobile phones.
Keywords: Roman architecture, pretty girls, girl students, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-12
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: South Theatre with reconstructed stage, was built between 90-92 AD, and seats 3000+ spectators.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-11
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Bedouin musicians with drums and bagpipes demonstrate the acoustics of the South Theatre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-10
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The spacious Oval Plaza, 90 x 80 metres, is surrounded by a colonnade of 1st -century Ionic columns.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-09
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: South Decumanus runs east to a 73-metre bridge, beyond which it is buried under the modern city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-08
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: A remarkable, reconstructed, water-powered saw for cutting stone, originally built in the 6th century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, mechanised tools, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-07
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: North Theatre, with the North Tetrapylon, Cardo Maximus, and modern city of Jerash in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-05
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The North Gate, built in 115 AD, marks the end of the city and start of the road to Pella.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-04
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: North Gate and Cardo Maximus with Ionic columns, from within the North Tetrapylon.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-03
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Beautifully carved fallen architrave - waiting for possible re-erection?
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-02
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Row of Corinthian columns with wild Hollyhock (Alcea pallida) in the foreground.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-01
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Roman legionnaires of the VI Legion lined up after performing in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-36
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Final line-up of the participants in the spectacle in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-35
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Closer view of a chariot in the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-34
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Three chariots thundering down the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-33
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Three chariots taking the corner during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-32
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The culmination of a simulated gladiatorial combat in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-31
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: A group of Roman legionnaires demonstrating the defensive "box" formation created with their shields in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-30
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: A group of legionnaires of the VI Legion demonstrating drill procedures in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-29
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Part of the Tetrapylon which marked the crossing of the Cardo Maximus and the South Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-28
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The octagonal Macellum (food market), built in 130 AD, surrounded by columns, with a fountain in the centre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-26
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The 800-metre-long Cardo Maximus still bears the tracks of ancient wagons near the Macellum entrance.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-25
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The Cardo Maximus, the main columned way, had pedestrian sidewalks and underground sewers.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-24
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: Temple of Zeus, built in 162 AD on the site of earlier religious buildings, dominates the Oval Plaza.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-23
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The South Gate of the city, built about 130 AD, whose columns are decorated with acanthus leaves.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-22
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: An authentic-looking legionnaire of the Roman VI Legion.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-21
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: The Triumphal Arch, erected to mark the visit of Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR115K-36
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: A line of columns marks the upper temenos of the Great Temple of the Nabataians, which was in use until Byzantine times.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-35
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Part of a column capital which combines a number of motifs, from the Great Temple of the Nabataians.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-34
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Unique elephant-head column capital, still to be seen in the Nabataian Great Temple from the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-33
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: A camel-rider on the colonnaded way, with the Royal Tombs in the distant background.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-32
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Roman colonnaded street (ca. 106 AD) marks the centre of the Nabataian city (contemporaneous with Jerash).
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-31
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: A vivid sandstone outcrop, weathered into a fantasy-inspiring shape.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-29
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The sun breaks into the "Siq" as the visitors start to arrive.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-28
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The sheer, 200-metre-high walls of the "Siq" are only 2 metres apart at this point.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-27
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Closer view of some of the Bedouin horse riders.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-26
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Bedouin horse riders, with impressive, bare, sandstone mountains as backdrop.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-25
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Horse rides are offered from the entrance as far as the start of the "Siq" (Gorge).
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-24
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The "Roman Soldier's" Tomb from the High Place of Sacrifice, with the Garden Triclinium (Feasting Hall) in front.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-23
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Heavily eroded and exposed row of tombs opposite the Theatre, with an adventurous donkey an top.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-22
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Dramatic colour banding around and within a rock tomb.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-21
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The damaged "Corinthian" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, manifests Nabataian and Hellenic features.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-20
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, from ca. 70 AD, used as a cathedral by the Christians in 447 AD;
below are later Byzantine vaults.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-18
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: An eroded cliff, revealing the coloured strata of the sandstone.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-17
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: A larger rock tomb with dramatic bands of colour in the sandstone ceiling.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-15
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: A small rock tomb on the terrace, exposed by heavy weathering.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-14
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Bands of colour in the weathered sandstone terrace.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-13
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Rock tombs under the terrace, at the back of which is a row of Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: View of Wadi Musa to the east, from the Royal Tombs, with "candy-striped" rocks in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: View of Wadi Musa to the west, where it opens out, from the terrace in front of the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The frontages of some of the rock tombs have almost been weathered away, leaving slender sandstone columns.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The theatre, built by the Nabataians in the 1st century AD, later enlarged by the Romans soon after their arrival in 106 AD, slicing through a number of tombs at the rear.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Closer view of the decoration on the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades".
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The full extent of the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", with a tethered donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", seen through the "window" of a tomb opposite.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Stone steps up to the "Sacred Hall", carved out of the rock, while the "Siq" continues to the left.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture:The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury);
two Winged Victories apppear between the columns of the upper storey.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Lower storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) displays 6 columns with floral capitals; the forecourt filling with visitors.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), 43 metres high; the figures at ground level may represent the sons of Zeus.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR115K-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Upper storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); the central figure may be "Isis" or the Nabataian goddess "Al 'Uzza".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-36
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Hellenistic facade of the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh) chiselled out of the rock in the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-35
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: fantastically weathered forms of sandstone, where some of the original paving survives.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-34
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: a Nabataian tomb in the middle of the "Siq", where it widens, allowing the sun to reach in.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-33
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the "Siq" in the early morning, before the sun (or crowds) have reached it.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-32
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the "Siq" narrows to a few metres width; on the left, the Nabataian water conduits in the wall.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-31
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: entrance to the "Siq" (canyon), with metalworker's stand in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: the snow-bedecked "Dörfchen" ("Little Village") in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, snow, winter scenes, Schloß Nymphenburg, park

PMR114K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: the Badenburg Pavilion in the snow-covered Nymphenburg Park.
Keywords: architecture, park, Baroque architecture, Schloß Nymphenburg, winter scenes, snow

PMR114K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: polo practice on the frozen lake in Nymphenburg Park, with the Apollo Temple in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, Baroque architecture, Schloß Nymphenburg, winter scenes, snow, waterfowl

PMR114K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: snowy scene with Swans, Canada Geese, Grey Lag Geese and Coot on the partially frozen lake in front of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, park, Baroque architecture, Schloß Nymphenburg, winter scenes, snow, waterfowl

PMR114K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: waterfowl on the partially-frozen lake in front of the east facade of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, park, Baroque architecture, Schloß Nymphenburg, winter scenes, snow, waterfowl

PMR114K-18
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Roman mosaic of gladiatorial combat in the "House of the Gladiators".
Keywords: ruins, architecture, Byzantine, historical, Kurium, Kourion, Curium, Roman remains, archeological excavations

PMR114K-17
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Roman mosaic of gladiatorial combat in the "House of the Gladiators".
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-16
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Exposed underfloor heating system (hypocaust) of the Roman Baths.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-15
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the Baptistry, adjacent to the Basilica, probably of a slightly later date (5th century AD).
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-14
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the 5th century Episcopal Basilica (Byzantine) in the western part of the site.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-13
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Mosaic of Ktisis, the Spirit of Creation, holding a rule, in the House of Eustolios.
Keywords: ruins, architecture, Byzantine, historical, Kurium, Kourion, Curium, Roman remains, archeological excavations

PMR114K-12
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. wide-span roofing protects the House of Eustolios, a 4th century Roman Villa.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-11
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. The 2nd century AD Roman Theatre.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-10
Cyprus, Palea Paphos (Old Paphos): recently excavated remains of a Byzantine (?) building.
Keywords: archeological excavations, architecture, mediaeval, ruins

PMR114K-08
Cyprus, Palea Paphos (Old Paphos): the 13th century Lusignian manor "La Cavocle". A reconstructed wing, intended for a museum, and part of the courtyard.
Keywords: archeological excavations, Lusignian, architecture, mediaeval

PMR114K-07
Cyprus, Palea Paphos (Old Paphos): courtyard and entrance of the 13th century Lusignian manor "La Cavocle".
Keywords: archeological excavations, Lusignian, architecture, mediaeval

PMR113K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens. Inner courtyard with princely living quarters, dating from the mid-12th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens. Inner courtyard with the chapel and defence gallery along the curtain wall.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: south view of Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Note the storks' nest on the right chimney.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Färbertörl, one of originally 18 town wall towers, is now used for exhibitions.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge reflected in a branch of the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: view along the River Wörnitz with bridge and reflections.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: pavement café on Hindenburg Strasse, Ried Island.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge and open air café from Ried Island.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR113K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: houses built on to the old town wall, with the parish church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, park, Schwaben

PMR113K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Gothic Rathaus (Townhall) from 1236, with the oriel of the Stadtzoll (Customs), behind on the left.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR112K-30
Canada, Vancouver BC: Granville Street Bridge from Granville Island Market, with water taxi landing stage.
Keywords: modern architecture, steel girder bridge, picturesque, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR112K-29
Canada, Vancouver BC: the geodesic dome of Science World, seen across False Creek, with the all-glass Plaza of Nations (left) from Expo '86.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, park

PMR112K-28
Canada, Vancouver BC: the geodesic dome of Science World (from Expo '86) with flowerbeds on False Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, high-tec, technology, museum, exhibition

PMR112K-27
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the Jade Water Pavilion reflected in the water lily pool.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius

PMR112K-26
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the "Ting" or pavilion forms the focal point of the garden.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius, pagoda

PMR112K-25
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the water lily pool.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius

PMR112K-24
Canada, Vancouver BC: Andy Livingstone Park, with the "Beaux-Arts" style Sun Tower (82 metres high) behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, architecture, art-deco, art nouveau, picturesque

PMR112K-23
Canada, Vancouver BC: the entrance to Chinatown on Pender Street.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama

PMR112K-22
Canada, Vancouver BC: Vancouver Lookout from below, seen through a glass dome.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-21
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Province House, Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama, metropolis, high-rise buildings, skyscrapers

PMR112K-20
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - Canada Place served as the Canadian Pavilion at Expo '86.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-19
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Burrard Inlet, Container Port, railway marshalling yard and North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard, commerce, exports, imports, trade

PMR112K-18
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view to the south-west, with new skyscraper rising on the left.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama, metropolis, high-rise buildings, skyscrapers

PMR112K-17
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of False Creek, site of Expo '86, and BC Place, the world's largest air-supported stadium.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-16
Canada, Vancouver BC: Canada Place, Convention Centre and Imax Theatre built for Expo '86 from the SeaBus ferry.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-15
Canada, Vancouver BC: view of the skyline from the SeaBus ferry, with the Harbour Centre and Canada Place.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-14
Canada, Vancouver BC: Burrard Inlet with the city skyline from North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-13
Canada, Vancouver BC: SeaBus ferry arriving at North Vancouver with the city skyline in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, ferryboat, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR112K-08
USA, Seattle WA: Space Needle (184 metres) and Colombia Center (328 metres), the tallest building in Washington State.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, tower

PMR112K-07
USA, Seattle WA: closer view of the downtown skyscrapers and Space Needle from Kerry Park.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, tower

PMR112K-06
USA, Seattle WA: view of the city and Space Needle from Kerry Park.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR112K-05
USA, Seattle WA: 1.5-mile monorail track from the Seattle Center to Wstlake Center, showing the Westin Hotel Towers.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR112K-04
USA, Seattle WA: view of the Space Needle, built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962, from below.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, high-tec, tower

PMR112K-03
USA, Seattle WA: Pacific Science Center and Space Needle in the Seattle Center, constructed in 1962 for the World Fair.
Keywords: panorama, museum, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, high-tec, technology

PMR112K-01
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: downtown skyscrapers, docks and Mount Rainier (4392 metres) looming dimly in the distance.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-36
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: 1201 3rd Avenue, formerly Washington Mutual Tower, 235 metres high, with 55 storeys, was built 1986-88.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-35
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: closer shot of the downtown skyscrapers and the monorail on 5th Avenue.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-34
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: safety engineer with harness walking outside the viewing platform, with the city below.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, dangerous jobs

PMR111K-33
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: downtown skyscrapers to the south.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-32
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: profusion of small craft and houseboats on Union Lake.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-31
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: Ship Canal Bridge carries the Interstate 5 over Union Lake.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, flyover bridge

PMR111K-30
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: Union Lake and Broad Street.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-27
USA, Seattle WA: the skyline from Elliott Bay, with Washington Mutual Tower (left) and the Colombia Center, the highest building in Washington State.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-24
USA, Seattle WA: the skyline from Elliott Bay, with U.S. Coastguard vessel in the foreground.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-23
USA, Seattle WA: the skyline from Elliott Bay, with the Edgewater Hotel.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-22
USA, Seattle WA: the skyline from Elliott Bay, with Pier 59 and Seattle Aquarium.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-21
USA, Seattle WA: the skyline from Elliott Bay, with Pier 57 and the Washington Mutual Tower.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-19
USA, Seattle WA: Smith Tower, Seattle's first skyscraper (1914) and the Colombia Center (328 metres high, with 76 storeys), the highest building in Washington State.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-18
USA, Seattle WA: Arctic Building (1917) on Cherry Street originally had 25 walrus heads with original ivory tusks, but these had to be replaced with artificial ones after they began to fall out. Entrance to the Arctic Club Hotel.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR111K-17
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the view south with Interstate Highway 5 snaking through the city, King Street station and the two sports stadia.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-15
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, harbour, ferry terminals, Seattle Aquarium, and Alaska Way flyover.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR111K-14
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, with view north, showing 4th Avenue, downtown skyscrapers, the Space Needle and Puget Sound.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, architecture

PMR111K-13
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the docks, container terminal, two sports stadia and Smith Tower, Seattle's first skyscraper (Smith Corona).
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-12
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing Qwest Field (Seattle Seahawks' Stadium), built in 2000, with a capacity of 72,000 persons.
Keywords: panorama, baseball, sports stadia, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR111K-11
USA, Seattle WA: Arctic Building (1917) on Cherry Street originally had 25 walrus heads with original ivory tusks, but these had to be replaced with artificial ones after they began to fall out. Now Arctic Club Hotel.
Keywords: metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, high-rise buildings, modern architecture

PMR111K-10
USA, Seattle WA: Pioneer Building (1891), designed by Elmer Fisher, who was responsible for many of Seattle's early public buildings.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR111K-08
USA, Seattle WA: Seattle Center: Space Needle and International Fountain built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: metropolis, modern architecture, tower, lookout platform, recreation park

PMR111K-07
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: House in Michigan Street.
Keywords: architecture, detached house, suburbia, wooden dwelling, picturesque

PMR111K-06
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Qualicum Beach: flowerbeds near the tiny railway station.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, wooden dwelling, suburbia, railroad, rail transport, railroad halt

PMR111K-01
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Qualicum Beach: New-build House in Memorial Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, detached house, suburbia, wooden dwelling, picturesque

PMR110K-31
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: British Colombia's Parliament Buildings, opened in 1898, were designed by architect F. Rattenbury.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, capital city

PMR110K-30
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: sellers of native artefacts under their umbrellas, with flowerbeds overlooking the Inner Harbour.
Keywords: architecture, tourism, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-29
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: the 460-room Empress Hotel was opened in 1908 by Canadian Pacific Railway.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, quay, jetty, promenade

PMR110K-28
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: Inner Harbour Promenade with the Empress Hotel in the background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, quay, jetty

PMR110K-23
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: houseboats moored at Fisherman's Wharf, with some of the canoes which are available for hire in a variety of colours.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, floating homes, national heritage, picturesque, wooden homes, canoeing

PMR110K-21
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: enjoying the seafood on the quay at Fisherman's Wharf, with a ferry in the background.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, national heritage, picturesque, food, restaurant, eating

PMR110K-20
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: floating garden - a houseboat with an array of flower boxes moored at Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, floating homes, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-19
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: architect-designed houseboat moored at Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, floating homes, desirable residences, wooden home

PMR110K-18
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: houseboats moored at Fisherman's Wharf.
Keywords: architecture, desirable residences, floating homes, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ettal: the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal, founded in 1330, has a fine Baroque church built by architect Enrico Zuccalli 1709-26.
Keywords: tourist attraction, dome, architecture, Christian , Abbey, Catholic

PMR110K-07
France, Périgord, Domme: this "bastide" or fortified town was laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR110K-06
France, Périgord: a street in the mediaeval village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR110K-05
France, Périgord: kitchen gardens of Chateau Castelnaud with the keep and inner curtain wall behind.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR110K-04
France, Périgord: working models of two siege catapults at Chateau Castelnaud, with the Keep in the background.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-03
France, Périgord: working model of a siege catapult with stone balls at Chateau Castelnaud.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-02
France, Périgord: the Donjon ("Keep") of Chateau Castelnaud, and view along the Dordogne Valley, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR110K-01
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing Chateau Beynac, its traditional rival on the other side of the river.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-36
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-35
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. The extent of one of the five terraces, used as sheltered dwellings for about 50,000 years by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples and their successors.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-34
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. View of the rock shelter and steps down to the road below, in use until the 20th century.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-33
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. A modern winch for hoisting up provisions for more modern occupants.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-32
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: Restaurant de la Poste, with the Manoir de la Salle (right) in the distance.
Keywords: Dordogne, village life, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-31
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church. View of the church and village, reflected in the waters of the River Vézere.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, reflections

PMR109K-30
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-29
France, Périgord: south-west bastion tower and dry moat of Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576, with the substantial gatehouse behind.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR109K-28
France, Périgord: the substantial gatehouse and bridge over the moat of Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576, with corner turret in the foreground.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR109K-27
France, Périgord: turreted curtain wall and dry moat of the Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR109K-26
France, Périgord: canoeing on the tree-lined River Vézere, seen here from the ramparts of Chateau de Losse.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-25
France, Périgord: Le Thot Museum displays some of the present-day animals depicted in the Lascaux Caves.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-24
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century. Its two round towers retain their traditional roofs of lauze stones.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-23
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century. It possesses formidable defences, including triple walls.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR109K-22
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-21
France, Périgord, St. Genies: the 15th century castle and (right) church, parts of which reveal its Romanesque origin.
Keywords: Dordogne, Christian religion, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-20
France, Périgord, St. Genies: Chapelle du Cheylard contains a number of valuable 14th century frescoes depicting the life of Christ.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, chapel, Christian religion

PMR109K-19
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of the castle and church from the newly asphalted main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, village

PMR109K-18
France, Périgord, St. Genies: old stone cottages on the main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-17
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of stone-built houses from across the village green.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-16
France, Périgord, Montignac: market stalls overlooking the river Vézere from the high stone embankment.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, market day

PMR109K-06
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the church of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089) , built in 1747 by Johann M. Fischer in Baroque style.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, Catholic, religious building, national heritage, architecture, monastery

PMR109K-04
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the "Ladies' House", part of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage, timber frame

PMR109K-03
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: former entry lodge of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, timber-frame, national heritage, religious building, Catholic, architecture, historic

PMR109K-02
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227, showing a wing of the monastery now cared for by the Stefanus-Gemeinschaft Trust.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage

PMR109K-01
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: Gothic church of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, Catholic, religious building, national heritage

PMR108K-34
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: restoration work on the Renaissance inner court of the Schloss, with the Hausmannsturm (tower) on the right.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-33
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, Schloss Eckberg and Villa Stockhausen in the Elbe Valley (UNESCO site of natural beauty).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, countryside, river, watermeadows

PMR108K-32
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Eckberg, completeted in 1861 in Tudor style for an industrialist, is situated in the Elbe Valley and serves as a luxury hotel.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, palace, mansion, castle

PMR108K-31
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, built 1853, the former home of Prinz Albrecht von Preussen, in the Dresdner Elbtal (Elbe Valley).
Keywords: East Germany, palace, mansion, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR108K-29
Germany, Saxony: Baroque Palace of Rammenau, built 1721-37 by Christoph Knöffel, showing the courtyard and entry lodge.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-28
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. View of the village of Stolpen from the castle walls. The dowager Duchess Cosel was imprisoned in this castle for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR108K-27
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. Part of the wall is used as a rock garden, where stonecrops and other plants flourish.
Keywords: East Germany, rock plants, mediaeval, fortifications, Schloss, castle, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR108K-26
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR108K-25
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, towering over the newly rebuilt burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-24
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, showing parts of the original building in dark stone.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-23
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Kunstakademie with golden figure of Fama/Nike and Carola Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, panorama, city panorama

PMR108K-22
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Taschenbergpalais and Augustus Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-21
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Coselpalais (1765), one of the finest Baroque buildings in the city, now an exclusive restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-20
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: a horse-drawn omnibus takes visitors on a tour of the city.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, vintage transport

PMR108K-19
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), a Baroque jewell, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, religious architecture

PMR108K-18
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly cleaned Renaissance gables of the Schloss (castle), former residence of the Saxon Electors.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-17
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz, and colourful flower gardens and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-16
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: some of the Italian-influenced sculpture by Balthasar Permoser (1651-1752) in the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-15
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Wallpavillon surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-14
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Kronentor (Crown Gate) sumounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-13
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, formal gardens, fountains

PMR108K-12
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-11
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: equestrian statue of Saxon King Johann erected in 1889 by sculptor Johannes Schilling, with Semper Opera in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, plastic arts, monument

PMR108K-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrasse with cruiseboat moorings, Cathedral and Semper Opera behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR107K-27
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: details of the east facade and stone stairway ballustrade with gilded lanterns.
Keywords: spring, architecture, grounds, park

PMR107K-26
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: east facade reflected in a canal in the early morning.
Keywords: spring, park, grounds, architecture

PMR107K-16
Peru, Lima: Baroque-style Basilica Menor y Convento de San Francisco El Grande, built in the 17th century.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque

PMR107K-15
Peru, Lima: beautifully carved wooden balconies on the facade of the Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace), rebuilt in 1924.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Mayor, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque, wood carving

PMR107K-14
Peru, Lima: Estación Desamparados, the art nouveau railway station with its ornate clock, opened in 1912.
Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture

PMR107K-13
Peru, Lima: entrance and facade of the cathedral (1535), the model for many others in the city's churches.
Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Armas, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture

PMR107K-12
Peru, Lima: Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace) in the Plaza de Armas, dating from the 16th century, but reconstructed in 1924.
Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture

PMR107K-11
Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the Palacio de Gobierno (1535), official residence of the president.
Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor

PMR107K-10
Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the cathedral and a bronze fountain dating from 1650.
Keywords: capital city, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture, church, Plaza Mayor, architecture, street scene

PMR107K-09
Peru, Lima: Basilica Catedral (1535) in Plaza de Armas, destroyed in the earthquake of 1746, but rebuilt to the same plans.
Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, church, Lima Cathedral, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque

PMR107K-08
Peru, Lima: carved wooden balconies on the side of the Palacio Municipal in Plaza de Armas (restored).
Keywords: capital city, wood carving, carving, architecture, street scene, Plaza Mayor

PMR107K-07
Peru, Lima: closer view of the equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru, in the Plaza Bolívar.
Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture

PMR107K-06
Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar and frontal view of the imposing monument to General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru.
Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture, equestrian, statue

PMR107K-05
Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar, with equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru.
Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture

PMR106K-36
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

A modern "Fountain of the Sun" on the Avenida del Sol, opposite the Savoy Hotel.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR106K-35
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Patakancha River today flows past modern buildings decorated with colourful flowers.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR106K-34
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Statue of Inca Chief Ollanta, who gave his name to the town
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, monument, Inca warrior

PMR106K-33
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Three Quechua women in colourful costumes, with original Inca buildings in the background..
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Quechua dress, traditional dress

PMR106K-32
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Part of the extensive Inca waterworks: an irregation channel bringing water from the terraces.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-31
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.
A perfectly preserved Inca spring, with the water still running, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Inca waterworks

PMR106K-30
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

An Inca bath with the water supply still functioning, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-29
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki to the right.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-28
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The cliff to the west of the town is terraced from top to bottom and could supply sufficient food for the whole population. Unlike most Inca terraces, these are built with cut and worked stones.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-27
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Inca corn granaries carved out of the cliff (right) and "the face" (left). The grain was here secure against pests, protected from the weather, and well ventillated.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR106K-26
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Plaza mayor in Pisac with market stalls and the renowned 400-year-old Pisonay tree (left).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR106K-25
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Large, colourful triptique by the bridge in Pisac, illustrating Inca legends and history.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR106K-24
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Figure of a mayor in Sunday dress. The mayors of the neighbouring villages assemble in Pisac for Sunday Mass in Quechua.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, monument, statue

PMR106K-23
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Plant with gentian-blue flowers (name t.b.a.).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, flora and fauna, botany

PMR106K-22
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

View along the Secret Valley towards the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR106K-21
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Flowering cactus - Erdisia (Corryocactus) quadrangularis.
Keywords: High Andes, botany, flora and fauna, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-20
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

View of the lower Inca site (Pisaqa) where the buildings were constructed with uncut stone, probably dwelling houses (?)
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, flower profusion

PMR106K-19
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

View of the lower ruins (Pisaqa) with terraces down the side of the Sacred Valley and surrounding mountains.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR106K-18
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Part of the Inca path, leading to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR106K-17
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Part of the Inca path, leading to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR106K-16
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Ruins of an Inca Gate, on the path up to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana).
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-15
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Yellow irises, which grow in profusion in the area.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, iris, flower, flora and fauna, botany

PMR106K-14
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

A colourful group of Quechua women and children, the probable descendants of the Inca, with the Sacred Valley in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Quechua dress, traditional dress, national dress

PMR106K-13
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

The ruins of Q'allaqasa (the citadel), the highest of the ruins at Pisac, which are currently under restoration (March 2009).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, fortifications, fort

PMR106K-12
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the River Vilcanota (which becomes the River Urubamba) and the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, panorama

PMR106K-11
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the entire site from the "watchman's post", in sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-10
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The lowest part of the path to the Sun Gate, passing through agricultural terraces. The "watchman's post" on the horizon.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-09
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the sacred mountain, Huayna Picchu, from the path to the Sun Gate.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-08
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the Urubamba River, the Hiram Bingham Highway and the surrounding mountains.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-07
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The Sun Gate ("Intipuncu") from where the "Inca Trail" leads to Cusco.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-06
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The River Urubamba from the Inca Trail. The mountain which it encloses was considered sacred by the Incas.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-05
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the entire site from the Inca Trail, leading to the Sun Gate.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-04
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The River Urubamba and the access road (Hiram Bingham Highway), winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Buses bring visitors up this road from the railway terminus, Aguas Calientes.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-03
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "Inca Trail" up to the Sun Gate.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-02
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The River Urubamba, which forms a loop around the Inca city, aiding its defence.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-01
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ritual stone on the top of the "Intiwatana" pyramid.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-36
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

More than sufficient food for the whole community could be grown on these terraces.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-35
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

A street with dwelling houses, which were not constructed with cut stones like the religious buildings.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-34
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

"Intiwatana", a flat-topped, terraced pyramid (centre) where astronomical measurements were made ("inti" = sun).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-33
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The entrance gate from the inside, showing the sockets either side for securing the crossbar.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-32
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

This doorway was the only entrance to the city and could easily be defended.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-31
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the residential area. The houses were formerly roofed with tree trunks and straw.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-30
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

General view of the site from the "watchman's post", with the sacred mountain Huayna Picchu behind.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-29
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Inca stonework in Tanda Pata, a street near San Blas.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-28
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

A sunny terrace in San Blas district where a variety of artistic craftwork is on offer.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-27
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Plaza San Blas, the artists' quarter, north of the centre.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-26
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Away from the centre the roads can be narrow and steep: llamas and cars.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-25
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

South-east side of the Plaza de Armas, with arcades, balconies and the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-24
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

A school class in uniform leaving the classroom on to the Plaza de Armas.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-23
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Cathedral and Compania de Jesus Church from an arcade on the Plaza de Armas.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-22
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Compania de Jesus Church, built on the site of the Inca Palace of the Serpents (Amarucancha).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-21
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Colonnaded arcade with carved wooden balconies near the Plaza de Armas.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-20
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Plaza de Armas, with fountain and facade of the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-19
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View showing all three levels of the walls, one above the other.
Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-18
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of Chuquipampa levelled area. Used by the Spanish as a stone quarry for hundreds of years.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman

PMR105K-17
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of a precisely built doorway, tapered towards the top in order to resist (successfully!) earthquakes.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman

PMR105K-16
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of the steps, leading up to the passage between two of the parallel walls.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman

PMR105K-15
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of a relatively intact portion of the lower wall.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman

PMR105K-14
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of the monolithic corner stones.
Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-13
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of the stones comprising the lower wall.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman

PMR105K-12
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.

View of the walls from the flat, flower-strewn, central area.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman

PMR105K-11
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

The Inca spring shrine of Tambo Machay, where the spring water still flows into a rock pool as it has for centuries.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-10
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Greeting from a modern Inca Chieftain!
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Inca costume

PMR105K-09
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

One of the many Irises in bloom on the Q'enqo site.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Iris

PMR105K-08
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Site of the Inca temple and amphitheatre Q'enqo, fine examples of Inca in situ stone carving.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR105K-07
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Bird's eye view of the Cathedral and the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-06
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

"Tres Cruces" (Three Crosses) and the white stone figure of Christ overlooking the city.
Keywords: High Andes, statue, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-05
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the city from the road to Sasayhuaman, where the figure of Christ stands.
Keywords: High Andes, panorama, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR104K-11
Peru, Departamento de Puno: arch of welcome to a Colla (Quechua) village. the church in the background is a good example of the local architecture.
Keywords: High Andes, church, religious architecture, landscape, picturesque

PMR103K-36
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress, on a bench enjoying ice creams, in the Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, pigeons, native people, indigenas, street scene, architecture

PMR103K-34
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislative behind.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, square, bronze statue, Legislative Palace

PMR103K-33
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Classical facade of the imposing Palacio Legislativo or Congreso Nacional, on Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, National Congress, Legislative Palace, classical architecture, street scene, architecture

PMR103K-32
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city with the Parque Central and Mirador Laicacota from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-31
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-30
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830), known as "The Liberator", in the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero, bronze sculpture

PMR103K-29
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Colourful parade with stilt-walker to publicise an event in the city's art school.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, procession, publicity stunt

PMR103K-27
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Protest march by the Aymara people, alleging government neglect of their plight.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, demonstration, anti government, banners

PMR103K-26
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Immaculate flower beds in the centre of Avenida de 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, gardens, botanical tableau, ornanmental plants

PMR103K-25
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Typical example of the well decorated local micro buses.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, bus, micro bus, local transport

PMR103K-24
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Facade of the Basilica of San Francisco, a prime example of "Barroco mestizo" in Bolivia.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Baroque architecture

PMR103K-23
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Calle Sagárnaga, where a large assortment of colourful local textiles and handiwork is on offer.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, souvenirs, souvenir shops

PMR103K-22
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Basilica & Convento de San Francisco in Plaza San Francisco, where the saint is buried, is a fine example of colonial religious architecture.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, church, Catholic

PMR103K-21
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio de los Condes de Arana (1775) now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, museum, art gallery, palace

PMR103K-20
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislativo and Palacio Presidencial in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, pigeons , square

PMR103K-19
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral) and Plaza Murillo with its hundreds of pigeons.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture, square

PMR103K-17
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, the centre of La Paz.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, statue, square

PMR103K-15
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Presidencial (Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo, with sentries in ceremonial uniform.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene

PMR103K-14
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. City office of the Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, near Plaza Murillo.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene

PMR103K-13
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Consistorial (left) and San Augustin Church (right).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture

PMR103K-12
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. New buildings and old on the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene

PMR103K-11
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado) with equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830) known as "The Liberator".
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero

PMR102K-22
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Port Authority Building, from Plaza Colón.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings

PMR102K-15
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. La Aduana (customs house) also designed by Gustave Eiffel, now houses the Cultural Centre.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings

PMR102K-12
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Plaza Colon and the iron-framed Cathedral of San Marcos, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and transported to Arica from Peru after an earthquake had destroyed the city.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, religious architecture, Catholic, church

PMR100K-29
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. El Cabildo (the town hall) was opened on 2nd February 1940 on the initiative of Ernesto Padilla.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, architecture

PMR100K-28
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. The church, "Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria", was founded in the year 1641.
Keywords: picturesque, religious architecture, Indio village, indiginous peoples

PMR100K-19
Argentina, Jujuy, Quiaca: historic Jesuit church near the Bolivian border.
Keywords: landscape, religious architecture, Christian

PMR099K-26
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (1899-1986), writer, poet, critic and librarian, in Plaza Urquiza. His work was translated into English and other major languages and was widely read. In 1961 he received the first International Publishers' prize, the Prix Formentor:
Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture

PMR099K-25
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. A former casino, built in 1911 by architects Hughe and Colmegna, this building now houses the Legislature of Tucumán.
Keywords: architecture, street scene

PMR099K-24
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Post and Telecommunications building (Correos) on Calle 25 de Mayo.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, clocktower

PMR099K-23
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of Hipolito Irigoyen, president of Argentina 1916-22 and 1928-30 standing before the Palacio de Tribunales.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, modern architecture, monument, sculpture

PMR099K-22
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Well in the gardens of the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, street scene

PMR099K-21
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Bronze plaque in the Casa Historica de Independencia comemmorating the historic congress which declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage, tableau

PMR099K-20
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Gardens of the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage

PMR099K-19
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Renovated colonial-style buildings on the Plaza Independencia, with a fine Baroque door.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor

PMR099K-18
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque. Here: a closer look at the dome (in Argentinian colours) and tympanum.
Keywords: architecture, plaza mayor, neo-classical, religious architecture, church, street scene

PMR099K-17
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, church, religious architecture, neo-classical, plaza mayor

PMR099K-16
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of a female figure in the Plaza Independencia.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture, plaza mayor

PMR099K-15
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Basilica de San Francisco on the Plaza Independencia.
Keywords: architecture, church, religious architecture, street scene, temple

PMR099K-14
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Government House (for the Province of Tucumán) on the Plaza Independencia.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor

PMR099K-13
Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Entrance to the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage

PMR099K-05
Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). The Orthodox Catholic Church, in neo-Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, religious architecture, Gothic

PMR099K-04
Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). The newly renovated Municipidad (Town Hall) also stands on the Plaza Libertad.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, municipal building

PMR099K-03
Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). Plaza Libertad, with the cathedral, the fifth on this site, dating from 1877.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, religious architecture, church

PMR099K-02
Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). Equestrian statue of General Manual Belgrano, independence fighter 1811-19.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument

PMR099K-01
Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). A few colonial style buildings have survived, like this corner block.
Keywords: architecture, street scene

PMR098K-29
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Here reflected in the pool in Plaza de la Independencia.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

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

PMR098K-25
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Palacio de los López ( the López Presidential Palace) in its well manicured grounds, is the seat of the Paraguayan Government.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, neo-classical

PMR098K-24
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR096K-03
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The Anglo-Saxon church of St. Laurence, which dates from th 10th century or even earlier.
Keywords: architecture, Early English, Romanesque , stone buildings

PMR096K-02
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, stone buildings, floods

PMR096K-01
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008, with the Swan Hotel in the background.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR095K-09
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. The main gate of the fort and the square. Most of the remaining walls are Byzantine or later.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Byzantine architecture, Maghreb, fortress, fortifications, castle, desert, barren, isolated

PMR095K-07
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. A mud-walled oven in the courtyard.
Keywords: Roman architecture, castle, fortifications, fortress, Maghreb, Byzantine architecture

PMR095K-06
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. View of the plain through the breached Byzantine wall.
Keywords: Roman architecture, castle, fortifications, fortress, Maghreb, Byzantine architecture

PMR095K-05
Libya: a ruined Roman fort standing on a hill at Gariyat. View of the plains and the dried-out water course from the fort.
Keywords: Roman architecture, barren, desert, castle, fortifications, fortress, Maghreb, Byzantine architecture

PMR094K-31
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the theatre, with stage, orchestra pit, and seating (the first three rows reserved for VIPs).
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-30
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: oblique view of the three tiers of Corinthian columns providing a backing for the theatre stage.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-29
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the large stone dolphin at the right of the stage, with carvings of The Three Graces, and The Judgement of Paris.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-28
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the central concave niche of the theatre-stage, showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha as well as military figure.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-27
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-26
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-25
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved headless torso of a female figure.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-24
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the Curia (Senate House), with wide steps for the chairs of the magistrates.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-23
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved (and preserved) Acanthus leaves on a doorway surround.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-22
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: an early Christian gravestone for "Marcella".
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-21
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. General view of the Roman city, showing its fine location next to the sea.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-20
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-19
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture, showing the convex, triangular form, and the protecting lions.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-18
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: the north wing contains the popular museum "Mensch und Natur" (Man and Nature). Here reflected in a canal with Canada Geese.
Keywords: ecological museum, architecture, parkland

PMR093K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the "Lustheim" in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, built as a hunting lodge and retreat, now houses an extensive collection of Meissen porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR093K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR093K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: Baroque facade of the church of the former Cistercian Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, religious architecture, Baroque architecture

PMR091K-22
Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: the National Library, opened in 1982, designed by a Croatian architect, Andrija Mutnjakovic.
Keywords: modern architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-21
Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: entrance to the Palace of Youth and Sports, opened in 1977, a Pristina landmark.
Keywords: modern architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-13
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Daut-Pasha Amam (baths), architecturally notable, is now home to the city's modern art gallery.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque, Turkish baths, architecture

PMR091K-08
Macedonia, Mavrovo: Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorsky (St John the Baptist) on the steep side of the gorge of the River Radika. Founded in 1020, the monastery church (right) contains an iconostasis which is a masterpiece of woodcarving. The entrance is decorated with the Macedonian flag.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-03
Macedonia, Ohrid: St. Clement's Monastery of Bogoroditsa-Peribleptos commissioned by Progon Zgur in 1295.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR091K-02
Macedonia, Ohrid: 3rd century BC Greek amphitheatre with 13 rows of seats (rebuilt 2002) and a capacity of 5000 people.
Keywords: national heritage, excavation, archeology, historic site, Greek architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-01
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR090K-31
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR090K-30
Macedonia, Ohrid: originally founded by St. Clement in 893, the Monastery of St. Panteleimon was completely rebuilt in 2002 after the site had been occupied by the Sultan Mohamed Mosque for 450 years.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR090K-27
Macedonia, Ohrid: originally founded by St. Clement in 893, the Monastery of St. Panteleimon was completely rebuilt in 2002 after the site had been occupied by the Sultan Mohamed Mosque for 450 years.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR090K-22
Albania, Tirana: ingeniously painted, trompe l'oeil facade of a block of flats on Bulevard Gjergj Fishta.
Keywords: Shqiperia, modern design, architecture, capital city

PMR090K-21
Albania, Tirana: the new cable car station 1200 metres up on Mount Dajti, 25 kilometres from the capital which it overlooks.
Keywords: Shqiperia, modern architecture, architecture, capital city

PMR090K-15
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: houses in the Gorica quarter, on the other side of the River Osum, in late afternoon.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-14
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: the 16th century "Leaden Mosque" (Xhamie e Plumbit), so called after the lead-coated domes of the roof.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-13
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: the bus terminus for the yellow "furgons" (minibuses) with the Orthodox Cathedral behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-11
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782, and local inhabitant.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-10
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a former "Han" (Turkish inn), built at the end of the17th century, in the town centre.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-09
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a square in the old walled citadel on the hill ("Kala"), with curved-roofed Ottoman hall in the foreground, and the fortified walls and towers of the citadel behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-08
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a narrow cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), where the bay windows of the second storey Ottoman houses almost meet.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-07
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with whitewashed Ottoman houses grow vines and flowers.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-06
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with a row of Ottoman houses.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-05
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with the owner of the five-roomed house, Abdulla, a confirmed Communist and supporter of Enver Hoxha, standing in front of the door.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-04
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a ship-like house in the old town occupies an acute angle between two streets.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-03
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a diminutive ironmonger's shop with a large variety of wares on display.
Keywords: Shqiperia, small business, free enterprise, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR089K-36
Albania, Durres: 4-star Hotel and Restaurant Aragosta faces onto the beach.
Keywords: Shqiperia, hotel-accommodation, architecture

PMR089K-35
Albania, Durres: a 14th century Venetian tower or bastion enhances the Byzantine city walls.
Keywords: Shqiperia, fortifications, architecture

PMR089K-34
Albania, Durres: Sheshi i Lirise (the main square) and the Great Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mosque, architecture

PMR089K-33
Albania, Durres: excavations proceeding in the ruins of Roman "Dyrrachium", originally founded by Greek colonists in 627 BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, architecture

PMR089K-32
Albania, Durres: all that remains of a second-century amphitheatre in Roman "Dyrrachium", originally founded by Greek colonists in 627 BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, theatre, antique stadium, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, architecture

PMR089K-31
Albania, Tirana: ministerial buildings with Italianate columns on Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-30
Albania, Tirana: bronze statue of Mother Teresa, an Albanian, born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, in Skopje.
Keywords: Shqiperia, monument, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-29
Albania, Tirana: Council of Ministers Building, from whose balcony Enver Hoxha used to address the crowds. A communist-era relief still adorns the facade.
Keywords: Shqiperia, socialist sculpture, modern architecture, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-28
Albania, Tirana: the Pyramid, formerly a museum devoted to Enver Hoxha's life, designed by his daughter and son-in-law. In the foreground the "Bell of Peace", cast from bullet cases collected by schoolchildren.
Keywords: Shqiperia, modern architecture, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-27
Albania, Tirana: a typical street scene in the capital.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-26
Albania, Tirana: National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), with flower gardens and pool in the foreground..
Keywords: Shqiperia, mosaic, modern architecture, capital city

PMR089K-25
Albania, Tirana: "The Albanians", a mosaic on the facade of the National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square).
Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, socialism, social activism, revolutionaries, proletariat, people's struggle

PMR089K-24
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque and the Palace of Culture. Flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-23
Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-22
Albania, Tirana: novel hotel, in the form of an aircraft fuselage, in the vicinity of the airport.
Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, curiosities, motels, modern architecture, unusual accommodation

PMR089K-01
Montenegro, Podgorica: the almost completed Orthodox Church of Christ's Resurrection (Hristvog Vaskrenja).
Keywords: Yugoslavia, religious architecture, modern architecture

PMR088K-36
Montenegro, Podgorica: the almost completed Orthodox Church of Christ's Resurrection (Hristvog Vaskrenja).
Keywords: Yugoslavia, religious architecture, modern architecture

PMR087K-18
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: late afternoon view of the island, promenade and quayside filled with moored yachts, from Kamerlengo Castle.
Keywords: national heritage, harbour, panorama, Yugoslavia, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-17
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the clocktower of St. Sebastian and the 15th century town hall in trg (square) Ivana Pavla.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-16
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the magnificent Romanesque doorway of the church of St. Lawrence carved by Master Radovan in 1240 AD, showing Adam and Eve, the birth of Christ (centre), and the two lions.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-15
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the magnificent Romanesque doorway of the church of St. Lawrence carved by Master Radovan in 1240 AD.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-14
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: a closer view of the private yachts and pleasure craft moored at the quay.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-12
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the island with promenade and quayside from Kamerlengo Castle, dating from 1420.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, Yugoslavia, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: a beautifully carved sarcophagus cover, just unearthed.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, excavations, archeology, Roman architecture

PMR087K-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. General view of the ruins with the town basilica discernible at the rear.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. The amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: a Romanesque clocktower and belfry, flanking the passage to the Roman "Iron Gate" in Narodni Trg.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: a colourful Bougainvillea, spreading itself right across a square within the Roman walls of the palace.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: an ancient house, still occupied, within the Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Trg Republike (Republic Square) surrounded by the 19th century neo-Renaissance "Prokuratien".
Keywords: national heritage, arcade, Renaissance architecture, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town

PMR087K-04
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: some of the dwellings built onto the ancient Roman walls.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-02
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the 200-metre-long south wall, overlooking the new marble promenade, "Riva", laid out with palm trees, shrubs and fountains. Fishing boat to the left.
Keywords: national heritage, Yugoslavia, Roman architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-28
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-27
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city.
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-18
Italy, Trieste: the terrace of Castello de Miramare, built for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria and his wife, Charlotte, between 1856 and 1860, overlooking the Bay of Grignano.
Keywords: palace, architecture, gardens, seaview, sea terrace

PMR086K-15
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: fountain in the market square surmounted by the figure of a mediaeval watchman.
Keywords: historic town, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, architecture

PMR086K-14
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: modern fountain and Burgher house in Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-13
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: Bäckerstrasse in the pedestrian zone with the spire of the church of St. Nicolai at the end.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: bronze statue of the Pied Piper of Hamelin with rats running up the pedestal.
Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-11
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: top-hatted barrel organ player with monkey, in front of the "Leisthaus".
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-10
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of handsome Burgher houses in the Osterstrasse pedestrian zone.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-09
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames, the "Stiftsherrenhaus" built in 1558 which now houses the town museum. In front is a large pavement café.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames - detail of copious corner decorations on the"Stiftsherrenhaus" built in 1558.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, the "Leisthaus", built 1585-98 for corn merchant Gerd Leist, with barrel organ playing in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR086K-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, half timbered houses, timber framed buildings, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the "Bach House", devoted to exhibits and memorabilia of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in the city.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR086K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: a meticulously restored "Jugendstil" (Art Nouveau) building containing shops and offices.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR086K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: Theatre Square with the Landestheater, opened in 1879, with flower beds and a modern fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR086K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Baroque Stadtschloss (Palace) was built in the mid 18th century for Duke Ernst August, but now houses a museum.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR085K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

PMR085K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

PMR085K-31
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Renaissance Schloss Wilhelmsburg was built in 1585-90 for Duke Wilhelm IV. View of the town through the gateway of the castle.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, castles

PMR085K-30
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Renaissance Schloss Wilhelmsburg was built in 1585-90 for Duke Wilhelm IV.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, castles

PMR084K-36
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau Island: Diebsturm ("Thieves Tower") built in 1380 and formerly used as a prison.
Keywords: historic, building, architecture, mediaeval, heritage, Lake Constance, Bodensee

PMR084K-34
Czech Republic, Prague: statue of Bedrich Smetana on the Smetana Embankment, with St. Vitus' Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, musician, composer

PMR084K-33
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany, Prague Castle and St. Vitus' Cathedral from the Smetana Embankment of the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-32
Czech Republic, Prague: Charles Bridge (Karluv most) and Hradcany from the Smetana Embankment.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-31
Czech Republic, Prague: Charles Bridge and the River Vltava/Moldau from the Legii Bridge.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-30
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-29
Czech Republic, Prague: National Theatre/Opera House with the west part of the Legii most (bridge) and weir on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-28
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-27
Czech Republic, Prague: west end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most), viewed from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-26
Pause for a beer while planning which sight to see next.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, refreshment

PMR084K-25
Czech Republic, Prague: one of the winged figures on the Mánesuv most (bridge) over the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, statue

PMR084K-24
Czech Republic, Prague: View over the city from the castle terrace.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-23
Czech Republic, Prague: view of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) from the castle terrace.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-22
Czech Republic, Prague: view over the city with the castle terrace in the foreground.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-21
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany Square with the Archiepiscopal Palace on the left, facade by Jan Wirch 1763-4.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-20
Czech Republic, Prague: Loretto Church (Loreta), built in 1626, contains the Casa Santa (House of Mary) in its courtyard.
Keywords: Czech capital, Catholic, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-18
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany and Prague Castle from the River Vltava/Moldau, with cruise boats in the foreground.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-17
Czech Republic, Prague: Hradcany and Prague Castle from the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-01
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, the courtyard vaulting seen from the entrance.
Keywords: Lefkosia, galleries, arches, architecture, heritage, historic, albergo, inn, Turkish

PMR083K-36
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, one of the upper galleries with the courtyard below, and a Bougainvillea in a pot.
Keywords: Lefkosia, galleries, arches, architecture, heritage, historic, albergo, inn, Turkish

PMR083K-35
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, a corner of the courtyard with flowering plants in pots.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries

PMR083K-34
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, one of the galleries with boutiques offering local handiwork.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries

PMR083K-33
Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, the courtyard with ablutions kiosk in the centre.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries

PMR082K-03
England, Buckingham: Waddesdon Manor (National Trust), near Aylesbury, built 1874-89 for Baron Ferdinand Rothschild.
Keywords: Manor House, national heritage, historic house, architecture, gracious living, art collections, chateaux

PMR081K-31
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. A modern mosque with octagonal minaret.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, modern architecture

PMR081K-23
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The lower storey of a substantial Roman house.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-22
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The Mausoleum of Ateban (2nd century BC), the only pre-Roman (Numidian-Punic) building in Tunisia.
Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site, Numidian architecture, Punic architecture, pre-Roman architecture

PMR081K-21
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built in 166 or 167 AD. View from the Forum (market place) against a foreboding sky.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, classical architecture

PMR081K-20
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, showing a figure being raised by an eagle. The temple was dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva and was built in 166 or 167 AD.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-19
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Two of the Ain-el-Hammam water cisterns, each 33 metres long by 5 metres high, supplied by a 12-kilometre-long aqueduct.
Keywords: picturesque, water supply, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-18
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The superb Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, was built in 166 or 167 AD.
Keywords: picturesque, entablature, Corinthian columns, classical architecture, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, tympanum

PMR081K-17
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The mosaic floor of a Roman villa, still in situ, scarcely damaged.
Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site

PMR081K-16
Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace of some of the dazzling, white buildings.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture

PMR081K-15
Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace, looking down on the narrow main street.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture

PMR081K-14
Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View over the town and luxuriant coast towards Cap Bon and the Gulf of Tunis.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture

PMR081K-13
Tunisia, Carthage: Part of the ruins of the Roman Thermae (Baths) of Antoninus Pius.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Carthago, architecture

PMR080K-36
Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Portico and wrought iron gates to one of the side entrances.
Keywords: Islamic, arches, arch, column, cupola, dome, architecture, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR080K-35
Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Courtyard and portico, showing some of the faience decoration.
Keywords: Islamic, arches, columns, cupola, dome, architecture, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR080K-34
Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Main entrance, with dome, surmounting the memorial hall.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture, dome, cupola

PMR079K-23
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: plan of the former Benedictine Monastery, founded in the 8th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture

PMR079K-22
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: Carolingian "King's Hall", sole remaining building of the great Abbey founded in 774 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture

PMR079K-17
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-16
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the sandstone figure of a horseman surmounting the roof.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-15
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the triple towers of the west end with "dwarf gallery" round the apse.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-07
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the Old University, "Domus Universitatis", built in 1615-18 as part of the Jesuit College.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-06
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the State Theatre, built 1829-33 by Georg Moller, was rebuilt after WWII and modernised in 1951-2.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-03
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: "Schönborner Hof" , a former palace in the Schillerstrasse, built in 1668-70 in Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-02
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: "Haus zum Römischen Kaiser", built in the Renaissance style in 1653-64 (but rebuilt after WWII), now hosts part of the Gutenberg Museum. Here: the entrance, surmounted by an armoured figure.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR079K-01
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: "Haus zum Römischen Kaiser", built in the Renaissance style in 1653-64 (but rebuilt after WWII), now hosts part of the Gutenberg Museum.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate, architecture

PMR077K-23
Germany, Baden- Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the market square with the old Kornhaus (Gothic) on the far side.
Keywords: heritage, al fresco food, street cafe, mediaeval, half timbered houses, timber frame houses, Gothic architecture, historic

PMR077K-22
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Bad Waldsee: the high street with Heiligen Geist Spital, dating from 1300, at the far end.
Keywords: heritage, historic, Gothic architecture, timber frame houses, half timbered houses, mediaeval

PMR0084K-19
Czech Republic, Prague: Loretto Church (Loreta), built in 1626, contains the Casa Santa (House of Mary) in its courtyard.
Keywords: Czech capital, Catholic, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR052K-30
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: The late Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-29
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: The late Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-28
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Carved stone figure of Maria Blanca on the west portal of the cathedral (copy: the original is inside the cathedral). 13th-14th century Gothic.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-27
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Carved stone figures on the west portal of the cathedral (13th-14th century).
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-23
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Well preserved carvings in the tympanum of the south door of the cathedral (13th-14th century Gothic).
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-22
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: West facade of the Gothic cathedral, dating from 13th-14th centuries, with its dissimilar towers.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-21
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Renaissance style Palacio de los Guzmanes, dating from 1560, now houses local government departments.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture

PMR052K-19
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, Obradoiro Square and the Baroque facade.
Keywords: Baroque architecture

PMR052K-18
Spain. Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, the figures of Jeremiah, Daniel, Isaiah and Moses on the "Portico of Glory", carved in 1188 by Master Mateo.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR052K-17
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, the "Portico of Glory" - St. James surrounded by 24 elders/musicians, carved in 1188 by Master Mateo.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR052K-04
Spain, Oviedo: Part of the 14th century Gothic cloisters in the cathedral at Oviedo.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, religious architecture

PMR052K-02
Spain, Oviedo, Covadonga: Neo-Romanesque pilgrimage basilica, built 1886-1901, in Covadonga, Picos de Europa.
Keywords: Neo-Romanesque architecture, church, religious architecture

PMR047K-16
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: Baroque facade and cupola of the Iglesia Los Dolores, completed in 1732.
Keywords: Baroque architecture, church, religious architecture

PMR047K-13
Honuras, Tegucigalpa: Baroque facade of the Iglesia Los Dolores, completed in 1732.
Keywords: Baroque architecture, church, religious architecture

PMR046K-33
Nicaragua, Managua: Sad ruin of the 19th century cathedral, Santiago de los Caballeros, destroyed in the 1972 earthquake.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR046K-31
Nicaragua, Granada: Iglesia Guadalupe, 500 metres from Lago de Nicaragua.
Keywords: religious architecture, church

PMR046K-17
Costa Rica, San Jose: Teatro Nacional (Opera House), built in1897, one of the country's architectural treasures.

PMR045K-34
Panama City: Interesting new multi-storey residential blocks in Bella Vista.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR029K-31
Australia, Queensland, Warwick: Statue of Joseph Byrnes, born 1860, M.L.A. for Warwick in 1896, in front of the Post Office building.
Keywords: architecture, street scene

PMR026K-31
Australia, Western Australia: The Town Hall, Fremantle, built in 1887.
Keywords: architecture, clock tower

PMR026K-04
Australia, Victoria: Melbourne Exhibition Centre on the Yarra River.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture

PMR026K-01
Australia, Tasmania: Victorian facades in Launceston.
Keywords: architecture

PMR025K-06
Australia, Tasmania: Penny Royal Village, a picturesque row of restored ironstone houses in Launceston.
Keywords: architecture

PMR024K-05
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Masjid Jamek, the first mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur in 1907 is now surrounded by high-rise buildings. Architect: A.B. Hubbock. It is built on a fork in the river where the first Europeans landed and founded the city.
Keywords: modern architecture, contrasting architecture, old and new architecture

PMR024K-04
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View of Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park and some of the innovative modern high-rise buildings which surround it, from the top of the Observation Tower (Menara) which is 421 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR024K-03
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, seen from the top of Kuala Lumpur Observation Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise blocks

PMR024K-02
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View of the roof of the Kuala Lumpur shopping complex and part of City Centre Park from the Skybridge of Petronas Twin Towers.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR024K-01
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View west from the Skybridge of Petronas Twin Towers showing the extent of the modern city. Park Plaza Hotel in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise blocks

PMR023K-36
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Gardens and swimming pool in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with high-rise buildings in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR023K-35
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Fountain in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with high-rise buildings reflected in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR023K-34
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, at 452 metres, the highest building in the world in 2002. The public are only allowed as high as the glass "Skybridge", which joins the two towers.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, stainless steel, modern design

PMR023K-26
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building, completed in 1897 from the plans of architect A.C. Norman, seen from the Padang (now called Merdeka Square). Now overshadowed by modern tower blocks.
Keywords: architecture

PMR023K-23
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: An oasis of peace in a bustling city: Masjid Jamek, the first mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur in 1907. Architect: A.B. Hubbock.
Keywords: Muslim, religious architecture, architecture, religion, Mohammed, Islam

PMR023K-22
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Masjid Jamek, the first mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur in 1907 is now surrounded by high-rise buildings. Architect: A.B. Hubbock.
Keywords: Muslim, religion, Mohammed, Islam, religious architecture

PMR023K-11
Viet Nam, Saigon: Notre Dame Cathedral, completed in 1883 in neo-Romanesque style
Keywords: Vietnam, architecture, church, Catholic, religion

PMR022K-21
UAE, Dubai: World Trade Centre Tower Block.
Keywords: modern architecture, multi-storey buildings, futuristic buildings, innovative design, skyscrapers

PMR022K-20
UAE, Dubai: Dubai Courts of Justice.
Keywords: architecture, justice, law courts

PMR022K-19
UAE, Dubai: View of Deira, Al Maktoum Bridge and Creekside Park from the Dubai Cable Car.
Keywords: architecture

PMR022K-13
UAE, Dubai: Sheraton Hotel and Etisalat Tower from Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, multi-storey buildings, futuristic buildings, tower blocks, innovative design

PMR022K-09
UAE, Dubai: Headquarters of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club from the golf links.
Keywords: architecture

PMR021K-20
Switzerland, Valais: Main street of Martigny, lined with pollarded trees, looking towards Chamonix.
Keywords: Savoy Alps, architecture

PMR021K-18
France, Savoy, Annecy: Fortified town gate of Sainte Claire, with belltower.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, architecture

PMR019K-25
Czech Republic, Ceske Budejovice (Budweis): the Samson Fountain (1727) in the main square, with the Town Hall in the background.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-24
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): newly renovated house in the Latran quarter, overlooked by the tower of the castle.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-23
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): entrance gate to former Minorite Monastery and Church of Corpus Christi.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-22
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): walls of the inner courtyard of the castle, decorated with sgraffito.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-21
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): view of the river, winding through the centre of the town, with the castle and its round Gothic tower in the background.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-20
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): the Neptune Fountain in the castle gardens, backed by old copper beech trees.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, park, statuary, architecture

PMR019K-19
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): view of the enormous castle with its round Gothic tower, from the car park of the Hotel Ruze.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-18
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): view of the town showing the enormous castle in the background, with mews houses in the foreground.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-17
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): view of the town with castle tower and Gothic Church of St. Vitus.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-16
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): canoeing on the river with the former Jesuit College in the background.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture, boating, water sport

PMR019K-15
Czech Republic: Cesky Krumlov, a mediaeval town built in a loop of the River Vltava (Moldau): unusual round Gothic tower of the castle.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-14
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: conversion of industrial building for living accomodation?
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-13
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, with part of the Gothic Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-12
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: view of St. Barbara's Church (1388) and the Jesuit College.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-10
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388 and financed by the mining community, showing a forest of flying butresses.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-09
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: Gothic Archdean's Church of St. James, built 1330-1420.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-08
Czech Republic, Prague: "Casa santa" in the Loreto Church (Giovanni Orsi, 1631)
Keywords: Loreto House, Virgin Mary, Christianity, architecture

PMR018K-30
Slovenia, Radovljica: Gostilna Avgustin (Hotel Augustin) (prop. Grega Finzgar), a well-appointed and welcoming hostelry in Radovljica.
Keywords: inn, architecture, hostelry, hotel, Jugoslavia, Yugoslavia

PMR018K-28
Slovenia, Radovljica: Typical old barn/storehouse of wooden construction on stone base, with geranium-lined balcony.
Keywords: architecture, Jugoslavia, Yugoslavia

PMR018K-23
Slovakia, Kremnica: View of the 12-metre-high town wall and fortified church on approaching Kremnica.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, mediaeval, Gothic

PMR018K-22
Slovakia, Kremnica: Common land with church and well preserved patrician houses inside the defence wall of Kremnica.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR018K-21
Slovakia, Kremnica: Fortified parish church with turreted clocktower and look-out gallery, showing defence wall and defence towers.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, mediaeval

PMR018K-14
Slovakia, Zilina: Budatin Castle, now the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, oriel

PMR018K-11
Austria, Vienna: Carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city

PMR018K-10
Austria, Vienna: Base of the carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, with portrait of the sculptor, Anton Pilgram, peeping out. Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city

PMR018K-09
Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Here, the Neptune Fountain and Cascades.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, park, capital city, Schloß Schönbrunn

PMR018K-07
Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. View from the Neptune Fountain with horse carriage ("Droschke") in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Schloß Schönbrunn, capital city, park, formal gardens

PMR017K-36
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The Propyläen in Königsplatz, München. (architect Leo von Klenze). This gateway was commissioned by King Ludwig I on 21st March 1848, the day after his abdication.
Keywords: architecture, Doric pillars, classical revival, gateway, propyleum

PMR017K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landshut: View of the historic town of Landshut from its castle, Burg Trausnitz.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval town, gables

PMR017K-14
Syria: Minaret of the Umayyad Mosque from the propylon of a former Temple of Jupiter in the centre of Damascus.
Keywords: arab city, middle east, architecture, Roman ruins

PMR017K-11
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, fragments of carving from the exterior of a tower grave.
Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city

PMR017K-10
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, the coffered ceiling of a grave chamber (tower grave), from the first century AD, with portraits of the family members.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR017K-09
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, part of the mighty Baal Temple, which was consecrated in 32 AD, now in ruins.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR017K-08
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, view of the fortress, Qalaat ibn Maan, through an arch in the ruins.
Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city

PMR017K-07
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, carved vaulting still in place on the ruins of Hadrian's Gate, built after the visit of the emperor in 129 AD.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR016K-31
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, the "Temple of the Trinity". comprising three "evans", or vaulted bays.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-30
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, carved heads on the inner wall of the temple.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-29
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, a carved head of Minerva looks down on those entering the temple.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-28
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, carved figures (headless) from the first or second century AD.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-22
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Christian Martyr, St. Behnam, lies about 35 kilometres east of Mosul. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164. Here, the ancient crypt where the bones of St. Behnam have lain since 382 AD.
Keywords: religion, Mesopotamia, architecture

PMR015K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Herrenchiemsee Palace, built by Ludwig II, stands on the Herren Island in the middle of Lake Chiemsee.
Keywords: architecture

PMR014K-32
Italy, Sicily: Agrigento, the birthplace of the Greek philosopher, Empedocles, and dramatist Pirandello (1867-1936): Doric Temple of Concord, built between 450 and 440 BC, from below the old city wall.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, pretzels, Greek temples, culture, Greek civilisation

PMR014K-31
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: view of the town from the valley.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, pretzels, Greek temples, culture, Greek civilisation

PMR014K-27
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. Visitors can walk along the roof, between the pinnacles.
Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture

PMR014K-26
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. A golden figure of the Madonna surmounts the highest pinnacle.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, Christianity, holy places, heritage, inspiration, churches

PMR014K-25
Italy: Milan Cathedral, begun in1386 and finished only in 1809, is adorned with 135 pinnacles and white marble statues. View of the main facade,
Keywords: Gothic, churches, inspiration, heritage, holy places, Christianity, architecture

PMR012K-20
Turkey, Istanbul: Enormous jar, carved out of a single piece of stone, in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537. It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Christianity, architecture, Historic building, Holy Place, Cathedral, Church, Constantinople, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR012K-19
Turkey, Istanbul: Decorated capital of a column in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR012K-18
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here is Christ with his desciples (extensively damaged).
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-17
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, the Virgin and Child, and Empress Zoe.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-16
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, Christ, and Empress Zoe.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR009K-06
England, Oxfordshire: Stone cottages lining the road at Broadway, in the Cotswold Hills in winter sunshine.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, Cotswold stone, gables, cottages, village

PMR009K-05
England, Oxfordshire: The main street, Broadway, in the Cotswold Hills.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, Cotswold stone, gables, mullions

PMR009K-04
England, Oxfordshire: The Swan Hotel, Broadway, in the Cotswold Hills.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, pub, hostelry

PMR008K-19
Romania, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "House of the People" ("Casa Poporului"), now known as the "Palace of Parliament" ("Palatul Parlamentului") is the second largest building in the world, in terms of surface area occupied, after the Pentagon in the USA. One sixth of the city of Bucharest was bulldozed to provide the space for it in 1984. Today it houses the Chamber of Deputies, Constitutional Court, and an international conference centre.and has 3100 furnished rooms, including 64 reception halls. Beneath the edifice is a nuclear bunker 20 metres deep. View of the main facade.
Keywords: architecture, superlatives

PMR005K-12
Austria, Styria: Twin towers of the Benedictine Abbey church at Admont, founded in 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk.
Keywords: architecture

PMR005K-11
Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque and Gothic towers of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157.
Keywords: architecture

PMR005K-10
Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque-Gothic facade of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157.
Keywords: architecture

PMR005K-09
Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque-Gothic facade of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157.
Keywords: architecture

PMR004K-13
Poland: Town Hall clocktower in Gdansk/ Danzig.
Keywords: architecture

PMR004K-11
Poland: Long Market Place with Town Hall and clocktower in the backround from the pedestrian zone of Gdansk/Danzig.
Keywords: architecture

PMR004K-10
Poland: Glimpse of St Mary's Cathedral from a neighbouring street in the old quarter of Gdansk/Danzig.
Keywords: architecture, church

PMR004K-09
Poland: Stone heads looking down from a newly renovated facade in the old quarter of Gdansk/Danzig
Keywords: architecture, gables

PMR001K-25
Poland, Danzig: Ornate facade with stone figures in Gdansk
Keywords: architecture

PMR000K-25
Portugal, Lisbon: Mafra Palace, ca. 1959
Keywords: architecture

PMR000K-24
Portugal, Lisbon: Mafra Palace, ca. 1959
Keywords: architecture

PMR044K-18
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: Uspensky (Dormition) Cathedral, built by the Bolognese architect Aristotle Fioravanti between 1475-9 for Tsar Ivan III and regarded as a major architectural feat.
Keywords: golden onion domes

PMR043K-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: The block known as "Wilhelmsstift", seen from the top of the church tower.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture, oriels

PMR043K-04
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Upper facade of the Rathaus (town hall), with frescos and astronomical clock dating from 1511.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture, gables, sgraffito

PMR042K-07
Cyprus, Pedoulas: Newly built Catholic Church of the Holy Cross.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-29
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Wooden church with enormous wooden tower (under construction in 2003). Here, carpenters pre-assembling a section of the building.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-28
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Wooden church with enormous wooden tower (under construction in 2003). Here, view of the roof arrangement and spire.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-27
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Wooden church with enormous wooden tower (under construction in 2003). Here, close up of the newly completed shingle roofs.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-26
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Wooden church with enormous wooden tower (under construction in 2003).
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-25
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Wooden church with enormous wooden tower (under construction in 2003). Timber supplies in the foreground.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-07
Romania, Maramures, Baia Mare: Stephen's Tower (14th century) and Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR039K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The historic elephant house at Hellabrun Zoo.
Keywords: zoological gardens, zoological architecture

PMR036K-02
Namibia, Luederitz: The Bodikerhaus (1912), German colonial architecture, now houses shops.

PMR035K-36
Namibia: The main railway station in Lüderitz belies its appearance.
Keywords: colonial architecture

PMR035K-35
Namibia: German colonial architecture on Bismarck Street, Lüderitz.

PMR035K-32
Namibia, Luderitz: The "Felskirche", built by German colonists in 1912.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR035K-18
Namibia, Keetmanshoop: Former church of the Rhine Mission, now a museum of local history, amid cacti and palm trees.
Keywords: architecture, religious architecture

PMR035K-17
Namibia, Keetmanshoop: Former church of the Rhine Mission, now a museum of local history.
Keywords: architecture, religious architecture

PMR035K-08
Namibia, Windhoek: The city's landmark, Christ Church, by architect Gottlieb Redecker, completed in 1910.
Keywords: architecture, religious architecture

PMR035K-06
Namibia, Windhoek: Main railway station, dating back to colonial times.
Keywords: architecture

PMR033K-32
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust); view from the west, with reflections in the moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-31
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing courtyard garden with Ferrer's arms in flowers (7 lozenges) and the venerable wistaria.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens

PMR033K-30
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing gateway and windows of the great parlour and venerable wistaria in flower, from the courtyard.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens

PMR033K-29
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing south-east facade with moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-28
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing moat and bridge.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-21
England, Derbyshire: Grounds of Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. The park, with lake and bridge were also the creation of Robert Adam.
Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions

PMR033K-20
England, Derbyshire: Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country.
Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions

PMR033K-19
England, Staffordshire, Rangemore: Stable conversion to living accommodation: the kitchen.
Keywords: architecture, country dwellings

PMR033K-18
England, Staffordshire, Rangemore: Stable conversion to living accommodation: the living room.
Keywords: architecture, country dwellings

PMR033K-17
England, Staffordshire, Rangemore: Stable conversion to living accommodation: the garden entrance.
Keywords: architecture, country dwellings

PMR033K-16
England, Staffordshire, Rangemore: Stable conversion to living accommodation: the garden.
Keywords: architecture, country dwellings

PMR033K-15
England, Staffordshire, Abbots Bromley: the war memorial, the green and the Crown Inn.
Keywords: architecture, road markings, village green

PMR033K-14
England, Staffordshire: The High Street, Abbots Bromley, with Wilson's butchers shop in the foreground.
Keywords: rural trades, architecture, cottage business, village shops

PMR033K-13
England, Staffordshire: The Crown Inn, Abbots Bromley.
Keywords: architecture, hotels, hostelries, country pubs, licenced premises

PMR033K-12
England, Staffordshire: Wilson's traditional family butcher's shop, supplying the village of Abbots Bromley with fresh meat.
Keywords: rural trades, architecture, cottage business, village shops

PMR033K-10
England, Lancashire, Baguley: 3, Brencon Avenue, suburban, semi-detached residence, tudor style, built 1930s.
Keywords: dwellings, suburbia, architecture

PMR033K-09
England, Lancashire, Swinton: Warren Drive, suburban, semi-detached residences, built 1930s, modernised.
Keywords: dwellings, suburbia, architecture

PMR033K-08
England, Lancashire, Swinton: 15, Warren Drive, suburban, semi-detached residence, built 1930s, modernised.
Keywords: dwellings, suburbia, architecture

PMR032K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Prien: Monastery on the Fraueninsel (Women's Island) in the Chiemsee (Lake Chiem).
Keywords: nuns, onion domes, Baroque architecture, Catholic, Christian , nunnery

PMR032K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Monastery church of the Missions-Dominikanerinnen, at Schlehdorf near Kochel.
Keywords: nuns, nunnery, Dominican, Christian , Catholic, Baroque architecture, onion domes

PMR031K-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hospital of the Third Order (Krankenhaus Dritter Orden) in Obermenzing: main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, clinics, medical institutions

PMR031K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hospital of the Third Order (Krankenhaus Dritter Orden) in Obermenzing: staff quarters.
Keywords: architecture, medical institutions, clinics

PMR031K-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hospital of the Third Order (Krankenhaus Dritter Orden) in Obermenzing: staff quarters.
Keywords: architecture, clinics, medical institutions

PMR031K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hospital of the Third Order (Krankenhaus Dritter Orden) in Obermenzing: staff quarters.
Keywords: architecture, clinics, medical institutions

PMR031K-03
USA, Illinois, Chicago: 333 West Wacker building, with old-style, creeper covered building in the foreground, as seen from a river cruiser.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, contrasts, old and new buildings

PMR031K-02
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Reflections in the glass wall of 333 West Wacker building, with Clark Street bridge ahead, as seen from a river cruiser.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, sightseeing

PMR031K-01
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Sears Tower, the world's second highest building in 2002, seen from the Chicago River.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-36
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Clark Street Bridge, with Marina City (left) and Lee Burnett building, as seen from a river cruiser.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-35
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Plaza, and the top of Prudential II and Aon buildings, contrasting with some of the earliest high-rise buildings, seen from a river cruiser.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, old and new contrasts

PMR030K-33
USA, Illinois, Chicago: North Michigan Avenue, the city's showplace.
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, street scene, traffic

PMR030K-32
USA, Illinois, Chicago: NBC Tower (?)
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-31
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Tribune Tower, built 1925, a "Gothic" skyscraper, home of the Chicago Tribune, with the Wrigley building (left), Michigan Bridge, and river cruisers with sightseers.
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-30
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Tribune Tower, built 1925, a "Gothic" skyscraper, home of the Chicago Tribune.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey buildings, high-rise buildings

PMR030K-28
USA, Illinois, Chicago: View of Aon Building, with Prudential II and 360 North Michigan buildings from Monroe Harbor, with motor boat arriving in the foreground.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-06
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Cockle Bay, from the Monorail, while crossing Pyrmont Bridge.
Keywords: redevelopment, modern architecture, harbour scene

PMR030K-04
Modern Sydney skyline and the Harbour Bridge in the gathering sunset.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey buildings, high-rise buildings, PO V tower

PMR030K-03
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Modern Sydney skyline and the Domain, from the Manly ferry.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey buildings, high-rise buildings, PO/TV tower

PMR076K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schlehdorf: the monastery church of the Missions-Dominikanerinnen (nuns of the Dominican order) surrounded by fields of buttercups.
Keywords: spring, Catholic church, Baroque architecture, pasture

PMR076K-21
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the animated historic clock on the Frauenkirche: seven Kurfürsten (Electors) salute the emperor daily at noon.
Keywords: mediaeval, clockwork, Gothic architecture, heritage, historic

PMR076K-20
Germany. Franconia, Nuremberg: the Gothic church of St. Lorenz dates from 13th-14th centuries and contains several masterpieces of Gothic carving by Veit Stoss and Adam Krafft. Here: the ornately carved main portal.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR076K-19
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the Gothic church of St. Lorenz dates from 13th-14th centuries and contains several masterpieces of Gothic carving by Veit Stoss and Adam Krafft. The west facade boasts a magnificent rose window.
Keywords: mediaeval, Gothic architecture, heritage, historic

PMR076K-07
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: Saturday market in the main square, with the Gothic Frauenkirche (1352-61) in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR075K-27
Spain, Lanzarote, Teguise: facade of the church of the Convento de San Francisco, consecrated in 1590.
Keywords: Canary Islands, Spanish architecture, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-08
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) of Arrecife, on the waterfront.
Keywords: Canary Islands, Spanish architecture, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-12
Sweden, Gothenburg: Statue of King Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square, Gothenburg, with the Commodity Exchange Building behind, built 1844-9 to the plans of Johan Ekmans.
Keywords: architecture, monuments

PMR072K-04
Germany, Bavaria: Historic Stadttor-Süd (Southern Town Gate) in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, with bridge over the moat.
Keywords: autumn, heritage, architecture

PMR072K-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Pfalzgrafenschloss (Ducal Palace) in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, built between 1410 and 1443, but rebuilt in Renaissance style between 1508 and 1544.
Keywords: autumn, German heritage, historic, architecture

PMR072K-01
Germany, Bavaria, Marktstrasse in Neumark in der Oberpfalz, with the Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) dating from 1430.
Keywords: autumn, step-gable, gable, architecture

PMR071K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: The tower of the parish church at Mittenwald is covered with frescoes.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Baroque architecture, religious architecture

PMR071K-05
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the remains of shopping units on the "Commercial Agora".
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR071K-04
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the sports stadium from the east, showing the three seating terraces.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia

PMR071K-03
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman amphitheatre showing the orchestra and ruined stage buildings.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia

PMR071K-02
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: modern simulation of a race on the running track!
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR071K-01
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman sports stadium with seating terraces on the left.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-36
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the Scaene (stage building) of the amphitheatre, which is from the late Hellenic period.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-35
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the typically Greek, horseshoe-shaped amphitheatre with 20 rows of seats. It enjoys excellent acoustics and views of the landscape.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Lycia, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR070K-34
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the central stage entrance doorway to the amphitheatre.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-33
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Odeon (concert and meeting hall) is accessed by three arched doorways from the Agora.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-32
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the retaining wall of the Agora, showing the skill with which irregular stones were fitted together.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-29
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: fragments of fine stone carving which once adorned the amphitheatre.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR070K-28
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: some of the rock tombs in the cliffs, high above the amphitheatre.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia

PMR070K-27
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans. Here: the substantial amphitheatre is witness to the prosperity of the town in Roman Imperial days.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia

PMR070K-26
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: closer view of a tomb built into the cliff, with carved figures on the architrave.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR070K-25
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a free-standing tomb, with plundered tombs built into the cliff, below.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR070K-24
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general extent of the rock tombs.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR070K-23
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: stone masks from the amphitheatre, with modern augmentation! The rock tombs are visible in the background.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR070K-11
Turkey, Lacia, Kas: Antiphellos amphitheatre in Kas has just 25 well-preserved rows of seats but dates back to the first century BC.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR069K-29
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a stone from the antique lighthouse, bearing the remains of an inscription, formerly with bronze-inlaid letters.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-28
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the harbour basin and granaries, from a sand dune. The Agora stretched to the left.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-27
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a series of Roman granaries, virtually complete except for the roofs, but completely overgrown by vegetation, on the former harbour quay.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-26
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: scrambling up the sand dunes which have invaded the area.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-25
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the silted-up harbour basin, around which the life of the city formerly turned.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-24
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view from the Roman amphitheatre of the site of the antique city.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-11
Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: traces of decorative carving from the mortuary temple.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-10
Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: an unidentified ruined building, and view of the valley and surrounding hills.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-09
Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: the ruins of the mortuary temple.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR068K-22
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: after flowing under the Krämerbrücke, the River Gera disappears under the Rathaus Brücke (Town Hall Bridge).
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-21
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the backs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325). The stone supporting pillars often house cellars.
Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia

PMR068K-20
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the south frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, Thuringia, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage

PMR068K-19
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-18
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: panoramic view over Erfurt, with the roofs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) in the foreground. Seen from the tower of St. Ägidien's Church.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-17
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-16
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the statue of Dr. Martin Luther standing near the Church of St Laurence in the Anger.
Keywords: mediaeval city, Martin Luther, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-15
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: late Gothic to Renaissance facades on the Market Place.
Keywords: German architecture, Sachsen-Anhalt, gables, old buildings, picturesque, historic town

PMR068K-14
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: Romanesque cloisters and towers of the 13th century St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Keywords: German architecture, Sachsen-Anhalt, gables, old buildings, picturesque, historic town

PMR068K-13
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: the twin Gothic towers of the 13th century St.Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables, Sachsen-Anhalt

PMR068K-12
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic character: the "Landskrone" bastion on the south-east corner of the town's fortified defence wall.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables, Sachsen-Anhalt

PMR068K-11
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: the colourful Renaissance doorway of the Rathaus (Town Hall) with coat of arms dating from 1612.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables, Sachsen-Anhalt

PMR068K-10
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: the Market Place, with the tower of the Gothic church of St. Wenzel rising above the four-gabled "Schlösschen".
Keywords: German architecture, Sachsen-Anhalt, gables, old buildings, picturesque, historic town

PMR068K-09
Germany, Thuringia, Apolda: the massive Rathaus (Town Hall) dating from 1559 with helmet-roofed clocktower.
Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia

PMR068K-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Renaissance facade with the figure of Neptune from the Neptune Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-05
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the "Römisches Haus" , erected 1892-7 for Duke Carl August, is furnished in Roman style.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Garden House", his home from 1776-1782 and favourite writing spot.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Renaissance facade of the Lucas Cranach House (1549) on the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with some fine Renaissance facades.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the modern part of the Schloss Museum contains a fine collection of German old masters.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) shopfront on the Schlossgasse.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the statue of writer Johann Gottfried Herder (1776-1803) before the St. Peter and Paul's Church where he regularly preached the sermon.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: beautifully restored Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) house in Graben (street).
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: renovated houses in the old centre of the town.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, Thuringia

PMR067K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the famous statue of friends Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller who lived here.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-31
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with Rathaus (Town Hall) (c.1500, but remodelled in the 19th century) and Neptune Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-30
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the south facade from the lake, with French-style formal gardens.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, Nordrhein-Westfalen, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens

PMR067K-29
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the east facade and entrance to the courtyard.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, Nordrhein-Westfalen

PMR067K-28
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: facade of the "Goliath House", an Italian-style fortified "tower-house" built by rich merchants.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR067K-27
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: 2 of the 16 arches of the old Stone Bridge spanning the Danube.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-26
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: typical narrow, cobbled street in the old quarter, with open air restaurant tables.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR067K-25
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: the remaining towers of the Jakobstor (Jacob's Gate), formerly the main western entrance to the city.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR067K-24
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: fountain in Bismarck Platz with the Stadttheater on the far side.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-23
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: a picturesque pavement cafe in the heart of the old town.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture, Timberframe buildings

PMR067K-22
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: the 14th century Brückenturm (Bridge-Tower) , beyond which begins the 12th century Old Stone Bridge over the Danube.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-21
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: gabled house facades reflected in a backwater of the River Danube.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. Closer view of the upper facade, richly decorated with allegorical figures and coats of arms, supported by a row of Ionic columns.
Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulence, sculpture

PMR067K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II's palaces, and the only one to be finished, with the golden fountain of Flora in the foreground.
Keywords: German architecture, Wittelsbach, tourist attraction

PMR432-12
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: rebuilt 5-storey gabled houses, overshadowed by the 78-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, Gdansk

PMR432-11
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: popularly known as the "Milk Churn Gate", this structure was part of a 15th century defence system, badly damaged during WWII.
Keywords: metropolis, fortifications, historic, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-10
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: typical carved stone doorway and wall of a burgher house, which survived WWII. The raised stone forecourts were to avoid the effects of flooding.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-09
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: sailing ship "Elida" from Aarhus, Denmark, moored at the end of the Long Quay.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-08
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: the Giant Crane on Long Quay, now housing part of the Maritime Museum.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-07
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: antique dealers display their wares on the steps of the gabled burgher houses, with St. Mary's Cathedral visible at the end of the street.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-06
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: stall displaying a range of hand embroidered cloths.
Keywords: metropolis, mats, embroidery, textiles, souvenirs, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-05
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: tourists enjoy strolling along the Long Quay and inspecting the large range of souvenirs on offer.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-03
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: the Green Gate (Brama Zielona) built by Hans Kramer in 1568 in Flemish Renaissance Style.
Keywords: metropolis, building, gables, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-02
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: gables of the Long Quay reflected in the waters of the River Motlawa.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR432-01
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: Pleasure boat awaiting customers on the Long Quay, with the Giant-Crane-Gate in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, Gdansk, tourism

PMR431-12
Poland, Slupsk/Stolp: the old, brick town gate is now put to use for commercial purposes.
Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, historic

PMR431-11
Poland, Slupsk/Stolp: a square and cinema in the style of the socialist period.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-10
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: Old Town Hall, built in 1450 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt in the original Gothic style, although one Baroque gable remains. Richly decorated with coloured tiles.
Keywords: metropolis, historic, brick, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-09
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: elaborately decorated Baroque "Brama Portowa" or "Harbour Gate", erected by the Prussians in 1725 to celebrate their acquisition of the city.
Keywords: metropolis, historic, monument, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-08
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: the Cathedral-Basilica of St. James, destroyed in the war and rebuilt to smaller dimensions. First consecrated in 1187.
Keywords: metropolis, brick, church, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-07
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: late Gothic/Renaissance family house of the rich banker and industrialist Loitz, built in 1547.
Keywords: metropolis, residence, mansion, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-06
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: new flyovers and underpasses with the docks as background. In the foreground the brick "Virgins' Tower", built in 1307, sole remnant of the mediaeval town's fortifications.
Keywords: metropolis, roads, highways, traffic, new and old, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-05
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view of the River Oder and the docks, with the main road to Gdansk in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, highways, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-04
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: gables on one wing of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, seen from the tower.
Keywords: metropolis, Renaissance, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-03
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view from the tower of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, showing the brick-Gothic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul and the Kings' Gate, in Zolnierza Polskiego Square, and the new PZM tower in the distance.
Keywords: metropolis, roads, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-02
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: cannons on the roof of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, with the motorway bridge over the River Oder in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, artillery, historic, old and new, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR431-01
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: built when the city was German, the Baroque "Gate of Prussian Homage" is now called "Kings' Gate" by the Poles.
Keywords: metropolis, historic, monument, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR430-12
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: PZM shopping centre and office tower, landmark and highest building in Szczecin (1996).
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR430-11
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: a tram in Grunwaldzki Square.
Keywords: metropolis, transport, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR424-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: pleasure cruisers moored at the jetty on the Elbe with the Brühlsche Terrace, Museum and Art Gallery behind.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is just beginning to rise again from the ruins of WWII (May 1996).
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: arcades in the equestrian courtyard of the castle.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Fountain Courtyard in the Zwinger, with fine Baroque facade.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger, with the spire of the castle tower behind.
Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding

PMR424-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger.
Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding

PMR424-04
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Semper Opera House, with lake and fountain in the Zwinger Park.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: windows of the rebuilt Zwinger reflected in the moat; it is regarded as one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Germany.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with the Hofkirche (Court Church) and castle and flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR424-01
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the castle with its tower and spire, and part of the Hofkirche (Court Church) on the left.
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR421-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: wooden footbridge crossing the River Fulda, which joins the River Werra after a few hundred metres to become the River Weser. Church tower of St. Blaise in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: one of the remaining towers from the town's fortified defence system.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: facade of a typical half-timbered house in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: fountain in the pedestrian zone with striking half-timbered houses.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage, Hannoversch Münden

PMR421-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: peaceful campsite on the edge of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Hannoversch Münden, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: weir on the River Fulda with some of the half-timbered houses reflected in the water.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Hannoversch Münden, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR421-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Buxtehude near Hamburg: newly rebuilt cottage in local style.
Keywords: picturesque, garden, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, heritage

PMR420-09
Germany, Hamburg: Law Courts Building, with allegorical statues in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, bronze figures, architecture, port, harbour, city

PMR420-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, surrounded by lawns and pear trees.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR420-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched brick house with arched windows and columned portico.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR420-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, with TV dish-aerial.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Buxtehude near Hamburg: newly rebuilt cottage in local style with part of the apple harvest.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-11
Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with ornamental yellow-brick frieze.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-10
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade: a decorated gable end.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-09
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade: the "Schwedenspeicher", an old brick granary from Swedish times (1705), now houses a museum.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Modern brick church with adjacent timber belltower with pointed roof.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Boats moored on the canal, adjacent to their owner's houses, between Mittelkirchen and Steinkirchen.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with inscriptions on the timber beams of the facade, built in 1717. The upper stories are used only for storage of agricultural produce.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical house with tiled roof and ornamental brickwork, dated 1797.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical brick church with wooden belltower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Jork near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched, half-timbered house in the local style, offering holiday accommodation.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Königreich near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Facade of the fruitgrower's thatched farmhouse offering apples and plums for sale.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Königreich near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Fruitgrower's thatched farmhouse offering apples and plums for sale.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR418-12
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. The "Estehof" public house in the local style.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR418-08
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade near Hamburg: Baroque, and traditional facades on the quayside, with geraniums in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR418-07
Germany, Lower Saxony, Stade near Hamburg: old gabled houses on the quay, the tallest being the "Kunsthaus" or Art Gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR418-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: newly completed wings of the former Army Museum which was ruined during the war, apart from the central tract. Now the home of the Bavarian State Chancellery. Here reflected in the waters of the new ornamental canal.
Keywords: gardens, München, architecture, historic, dome

PMR418-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prinz-Karl-Palais, built in 1803-05 by Karl von Fischer, is regarded as the most beautiful early classical building in Munich.
Keywords: gardens, pool, fountain, architecture, München

PMR418-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: newly completed wings of the former Army Museum which was ruined during the war, apart from the central tract. Now the home of the Bavarian State Chancellery.
Keywords: gardens, München, architecture, historic, dome

PMR418-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hofgarten, or Court Garden, with fountain and temple, dating from 1615, crowned by a copy of the Bavaria figure modelled by Hubert Gerhard in 1590.
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, gardens, flora and fauna, München, architecture

PMR418-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hofgarten, or Court Garden, with the Theatine Church in the background.
Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, gardens, flora and fauna, München, architecture

PMR418-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the arcaded, Renaissance courtyard of the former Royal Bavarian Mint, built 1563-67 as a part of the royal court, and taken over for the Royal Mint in 1809. Newly renovated and opened to the public.
Keywords: München, heritage, historic, architecture

PMR417-12
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the impressive Town Hall with its Baroque clocktower.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR417-04
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the bell tower of the New Protestant Church, with neighbouring house facade.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR417-03
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the Wooden Church, completed in 1717, is built completely of wood with the exception of the clay walls; the style is thought to be based on early Scandinavian wooden churches.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR417-02
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the New Protestant Church, completed in 1894, after plans provided by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen (who also designed the Greek Academy of Science, and the Greek National Library).
Keywords: cottages, Kesmark, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR417-01
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the two Protestant churches, the old "Wooden Church" and the "New Church".
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR414-07
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): some of the large houses, recently restored, with the turn-of-the-century Felix Zawojski house on the left.
Keywords: Karlsbad, architecture, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: the Town Hall (Rathaus).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR414-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: the church with its belltower, an integral part of the Residenz, or palace, which was the home of Field Marshal Carl Philipp, Prince of Wrede from 1815.
Keywords: picturesque, Knights, Teutonic, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR414-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: main facade of the Residenz, seat of the Knights of the Teutonic Order for the Province of Southern Germany (Bailiwick of Franconia) for almost 500 years, until 1789. The present building dates mainly from the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR414-02
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: narrow cobbled streets with half-timbered houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR414-01
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: town gate and half-timbered houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, wattle and daub, towers, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-12
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: statue of Ludwig the Bavarian on the fountain in the market square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: half-timbered "Old Latin School" in Martin Luther Square.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR413-10
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: Gothic church portal with carved tympanum representing the death of the Virgin Mary.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR413-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Weissenburg: the old town wall from outside, with dry moat/ditch.
Keywords: mediaeval, towers, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR404-06
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Arnstein Abbey on the River Lahn, with two Romanesque and two Gothic towers.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, landscape, panorama, valley, church, architecture, national heritage

PMR404-01
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millennium Monument (1896) in the centre of Millennium Square.
Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture, traffic

PMR403-12
Hungary, Eger: Baroque Bishop's Palace and Church in the main square.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR403-11
Hungary, Eger: the 19th century cathedral.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR403-10
Hungary, Eger: the 19th century cathedral.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR403-09
Hungary, Budapest: view of Elizabeth Bridge and Danube Cruise Ships from the Citadel.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR403-08
Hungary, Budapest: view of Elizabeth Bridge, River Danube and Parliament Buildings from the Citadel.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-12
Hungary, Budapest: action figure, part of the Russian War Memorial in front of the Citadel, looking over the south of the city.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-11
Hungary, Budapest: evening view of the Danube and city, with Elizabeth Bridge (nearest), Chain Bridge and Margaret Bridge, from the Citadel.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-10
Hungary, Budapest: pedestrian area and underpass, with random stone seats, and railway station south facade behind.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-09
Hungary, Budapest: the imposing facade of the main (east) railway station, built at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-08
Hungary, Budapest: Vadjahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the Millennium celebrations in 1896.
Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture

PMR402-07
Hungary, Budapest: cannons near the entrance to the War History Museum on the ramparts of the fortified old town (Buda).
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-06
Hungary, Budapest: view of the Danube and Chain Bridge with Parliament Buildings in the background, from the Royal Palace on Castle Hill.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-05
Hungary, Budapest: traditional lace and hand-embroidered clothes on offer from a Hungarian girl with a hand-worked umbrella.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-04
Hungary, Budapest: view of the Parliament Building and River Danube through the arches of the Fisherman's Bastion.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-03
Hungary, Budapest: St. Matthew' Tower and St. Matthew's Church with waiting droschke carriages, a popular area for tourists.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-02
Hungary, Budapest: recently reopened funicular railway connects with the old quarter in Buda.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-01
Hungary, Budapest: Chain Bridge or "Lion" Bridge over the Danube with the dome of St. Stephen's Church rising above the city on the far side (Pest).
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR401-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, the creation of Frederick the Great, with formal staircase to the terrace, bronze statue of an archer, and equestrian statue in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, Baroque, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR400-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: boat hire on the moat under the mighty Oblatterwall.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, defence, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR400-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: the Fünfgratturm (Tower) reflected in the waters of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, turrets, reflections, mediaeval

PMR400-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: the oldest almshouses in the world, in the Fuggerei, founded by the wealthy Fugger family of merchants and bankers in 1519.
Keywords: architecture, homes for the elderly, old peoples homes, Augustus Caesar

PMR400-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: 16th century Rotes Tor (Red Gate) from the south west.
Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, mediaeval, tower, fortifications

PMR400-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: 16th century Rotes Tor (Red Gate) from the central courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, mediaeval, tower, fortifications

PMR400-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: view of the city from the Perlach Tower, with one of the twin towers of the Rathaus (Townhall) in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, onion domes, Augustus Caesar

PMR399-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: beer festival in town hall square. The Rathaus in Renaissance style, is by Elias Holl, in common with a number of fine buildings in Augsburg.
Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, onion domes, celebration, festivities, drinking

PMR398-06
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the golden fountain of Flora, with putti, in the formal gardens.
Keywords: royal palace, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections

PMR398-05
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine

PMR398-04
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine

PMR398-03
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, byzantine, arabesques, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections

PMR397-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: an ornately frescoed oriel.
Keywords: colourful, art, architecture, picturesque

PMR397-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: frescoed birth house of Ludwig Thoma, famous Bavarian author and playwright.
Keywords: colourful, writers, literature, architecture, picturesque

PMR397-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ettal: an Othodox priest visiting the abbey of Kloster Ettal (an active monastery).
Keywords: Catholic, church, architecture, Baroque

PMR397-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ettal: facade and cupola of the abbey of Kloster Ettal (an active monastery).
Keywords: Catholic, church, architecture, Baroque

PMR395-06
Belgium, Tournai: a row of burgher-houses with step gables, overlooked by the belfry towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, the largest Romanesque cathedral in Belgium.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic, cityscape

PMR395-05
Belgium, Tournai: statue of Christine de la Laing, Princess of Epinoy, heroine of the siege of 1581.
Keywords: architecture, monuments, picturesque, heritage, historic, cityscape

PMR395-04
Belgium, Tournai: roof and towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, the largest Romanesque cathedral in Belgium, dominate the town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic, cityscape

PMR395-03
Belgium, Tournai: drummers and standard bearers in red uniforms leading a college procession.
Keywords: architecture, cityscape, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR395-02
Belgium, Tournai: drum majorettes in red costumes leading a college procession.
Keywords: architecture, cityscape, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR395-01
Belgium, Tournai: college procession led by a giant model of the founder.
Keywords: architecture, cityscape, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR393-10
New Zealand, North Island, Wellington: the Urban Motorway, looking south, with part of the Early Settlers Memorial Park.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, cityscape, picturesque, port, architecture

PMR393-07
New Zealand, North Island, New Plymouth: historic Richmond Cottage from 1853, 12 years after the first Europeans arrived.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque, architecture

PMR391-03
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: the spectacular tourist information centre in the town.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque, architecture

PMR391-02
New Zealand, North Island: late afternoon view of Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua, with its gorse-covered hills. Gorse was introduced from Europe.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, cityscape, picturesque, harbour, port, architecture

PMR391-01
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: newly painted, wrought-iron bandstand in Government Gardens, with Tudor Towers in the background.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-12
New Zealand, Rotorua: view of Government Gardens and Tudor Towers from the ornamental pool, with a prominent group of Japanese Cedars (Cryptomeria japonica).
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori, flora and fauna, arboriculture, trees

PMR390-11
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: a game of bowls in Government Gardens, with palm trees and swimming baths behind.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-10
New Zealand: North Island, Rotorua: Government Gardens, dominated by the ostentatious Tudor Towers, built in 1907 as a bath-house, and now converted to a museum and restaurant. Flower beds, with croquet game in progress.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-02
New Zealand, North Island, Kerikeri: "Old Stone Store and Museum" (1833) built as a mission storehouse, with daffodils on the lawn.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR389-11
New Zealand, Auckland: Town Hall, built 1909-1911. In addition to the Council Chamber, it contains Concert and Banqueting Halls. The clocktower with red-berried tree in the foreground.
Keywords: antipodes, cityscape, picturesque, harbour, port, architecture

PMR389-10
New Zealand, Auckland: Town Hall, built 1909-1911. In addition to the Council Chamber, it contains Concert and Banqueting Halls.
Keywords: antipodes, cityscape, picturesque, harbour, port, architecture

PMR389-09
New Zealand, Auckland: the waterfront, with Ferry Building (1912), now containing shops, and airline terminal multi-storey block.
Keywords: antipodes, cityscape, picturesque, harbour, port, architecture

PMR389-04
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view of "The Rocks", Circular Quay and skyscrapers, from the bridge.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR389-03
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with south pylon and all the lights of south Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR389-02
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with north and south pylons and part of the lights of south Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-09
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: partial view from the south west, with the lights of North Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-08
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south west, with floodlit pylon.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-07
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-01
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: typical bungalow in the suburbs (Mount Gravatt).
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-12
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the summit of Mount
Coot-tha offers spectacular views of Brisbane, and is a popular picnic spot.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-11
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - diners on the terrace watch the driverless boats go by, drawn by underwater cables.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-10
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - artificial beach and bathing pool, but real palm trees!
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-09
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the Petrie Tableau in King George Square, commemorates John Petrie who became the first mayor of Brisbane.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-08
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: City Hall, once the tallest building in the city, is now surrounded by skyscrapers.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-07
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the impressive Riverside Expressway, which becomes the South East Freeway (F3), with sternwheeler/floating restaurant moored in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, road construction, civil engineering, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-06
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: traffic on Victoria Bridge with the Brisbane skyline behind. A single arch of the previous bridge remains preserved, to the right of the present bridge.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-05
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: refreshment area of the new Performing Arts Centre, with pattern of playing water forming the facing wall.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-04
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Bauhinia flowers in the roof garden of the new Museum and Art Gallery.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-03
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Victoria Bridge and some of the new buildings, from the south bank.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-02
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: concrete piles of the Riverside Expressway, which runs along, and over, the Brisbane River.
Keywords: architecture, road construction, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-01
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: boats moored on Town Reach of Brisbane River, with the Story Bridge in the background.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR386-12
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the botanic gardens, seen from the shade of a colossal old fig tree.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR386-08
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: architecturally striking marina shopping centre with pedestrian suspension bridge, palm trees and local resident.
Keywords: resort, beaches, holidays, seaside, development

PMR386-07
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: architecturally striking marina shopping centre with pedestrian suspension bridge and palm trees.
Keywords: resort, beaches, holidays, seaside, development

PMR382-10
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: top end of the main street, with the splendid old Excelsior Hotel which has a huge ballroom, taking up most of the first floor.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR382-09
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: section of a mural, depicting the town in its heyday, as a gold-mining centre, over 100 years ago.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR382-08
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: classical facade of the Australian Bank of Commerce building, currently being used as a furniture store.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR382-07
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: newly renovated city hall, redolent of more prosperous days.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR382-06
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: main street, with the old Bank of New South Wales, now the Municipal Library.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR376-12
Australia, Northern Territory: overnight accommodation at Kulgera Roadhouse, the first water and fuel stop in NT.
Keywords: architecture, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR376-10
Australia, Coober Peedy: a famous opal-mining town lying 854 km. from Adelaide along the Stuart Highway. Owing to the high summer temperatures, much of the population lives underground. An opal mine, with the top of the shaft in the foreground. Rubble is instantly removed by the vacuum extractor in the background.
Keywords: architecture, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR376-09
Australia, Coober Peedy: a famous opal-mining town lying 854 km. from Adelaide along the Stuart Highway. Owing to the high summer temperatures, much of the population lives underground.
Keywords: architecture, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR376-08
Australia, Adelaide: camping on West Beach Caravan Park, shortly before the storm began.
Keywords: architecture, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR376-07
Australia, Hahndorf: a picturesque village where many Germans settled, as evidenced by the annual beer festival and numerous German restaurants.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR376-06
Australia, Kingston: a giant lobster draws passing motorists to a local cafe.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR376-04
Australia, Victoria: typical green and hilly landscape in the south of Victoria.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR376-02
Australia, Melbourne: wrought iron balconies on a Victorian house near the cathedral, now the home of the National Trust of Australia.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR376-01
Australia, Melbourne: Captain Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens was brought out stone by stone from the parental village, Great Ayton, in England, in 1933.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR375-12
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; view of the house from the well-wooded grounds.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR375-11
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; garden facade with fountain.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR375-08
Australia, Canberra: view from Mount Ainslie, with Capital Hill on the far side of Lake Burley Griffin with its 140-metre, 6-tonne water jet, and War Memorial and Anzac Parade on the near side.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR375-07
Australia, Canberra: facade of the new Parliament House atop Capital Hill, with its 81-metre stainless steel flag mast and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR375-05
Australia, Sydney: dome of the elephant house at Taronga Zoological Gardens, with city skyline in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR375-04
Australia, Sydney: city skyline from the harbour, with yacht in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR375-03
Australia, Sydney: the Opera House, closer view from the catamaran.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR375-02
Australia, Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge, from the catamaran.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR375-01
Australia, Sydney, Darling Harbour: catamaran "Matilda II" operates cruises round the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-12
Australia, Sydney: Chinese Garden of Friendship near Darling Harbour; red pavilions and weeping willow tree reflected in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR374-11
Australia, Sydney: Chinese Garden of Friendship near Darling Harbour; "monster" rising out of the lake in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR374-10
Australia, Sydney: Chinese Garden of Friendship near Darling Harbour; pagoda and twin-pavilion reflected in the lake.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR374-09
Australia, Sydney: tanker "Stellata" with tugs, passing Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-08
Australia, Sydney: Opera House in late afternoon sun, from the Harbour Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-07
Australia, Sydney: Opera House and city skyline in late afternoon, from the north shore.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-06
Australia, Sydney: six lanes of traffic and the railway line on Sydney Harbour Bridge. View from the south pylon.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-05
Australia, Sydney: "The Rocks" area, first to be settled, and now largely preserved. Moored in Campbell's Cove is the "Bounty", reconstructed for the film, with the sternwheeler just arriving. Behind, the old Ordnance Stores Building with its tower, and Circular Quay.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-04
Australia, Sydney: Opera House, from the south pylon of the bridge, with harbour ferries and the historic "sternwheeler".
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-03
Australia, Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge, from near the base of the south pylon.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-02
Australia, Sydney: harbour ferries in Sydney Cove, with skyscrapers towering in the background.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-01
Australia, Sydney: "Rivercat" harbour ferry passing the Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-12
Australia, Sydney: Circular Quay and ferry boats from the west.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-11
Australia, Sydney: Circular Quay and ferry boat from the east, with Palm Tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-10
Australia, Sydney: Royal Botanic Gardens, with Sydney Tower in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-09
Australia, Sydney: Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquaries Point.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-08
Australia, Sydney: Farm Cove and the modern city, from the Domain.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR373-07
Australia, Sydney: Farm Cove and the modern city, from the Domain; palm tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR373-06
Australia, Sydney: the north facade of St Mary's Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-05
Australia, Sydney: Sydney Tower at Centrepoint, as seen from St Mary's.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-04
Australia, Sydney: dome of Queen Victoria Building, recently restored, which houses an elegant 3-storey shopping arcade.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-03
Australia, Sydney: living accommodation at Franceen Court, Arncliffe.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-02
Australia, Sydney: lights of city buildings at twilight from the Botanic Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-01
Australia, Sydney: sunlit Opera House reflected in harbour waters under storm clouds.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-12
Australia, Sydney: view from Sydney Tower: South Head in the distance, with silhouetted figures.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-11
Australia, Sydney: view from Sydney Tower: Hyde Park and the Australian Museum in the foreground; Centennial Park and Football Stadium in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-10
Australia, Sydney: view from Sydney Tower, right foreground: St. Marys RC Cathedral; centre left: Art Gallery of NSW in the Domain; beyond: Darling Point, Point Piper and Vaucluse.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR372-09
Australia, Sydney: view from Sydney Tower, left: Town Hall and St. Andrews Cathedral; centre: Tumbalong Park and Sydney Exhibition Centre.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-08
Australia, Sydney: monorail train crossing Darling Harbour on Pyrmont Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-07
Australia, Sydney: glass roofs of the Harbourside Festival Market Place on Cockle Bay. In the foreground, sailing ship 'James Craig' being rebuilt in dry dock.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-06
Australia, Sydney: view of Darling Harbour with veteran ferry boat belonging to the National Maritime Museum in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-05
Australia, Sydney: clocktower of Central Railway Station from Belmore Park.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR566-8
U.S.A., Chicago: Oak Street beach and promenade.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers

PMR566-7
U.S.A., Chicago: bronze bust of Jack Brickhouse, Hall of Fame broadcaster, on Michigan Avenue in front of the Tribune Tower.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers

PMR566-6
U.S.A., Chicago: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, with pleasure boat on the Chicago River.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, windy city

PMR566-5
U.S.A., Chicago: Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River, with Lake Point Tower and pleasure boat.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers

PMR566-4
U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain at high pressure, with park benches in Grant Park in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city

PMR566-3
U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, with the Aon and Prudential Buildings behind.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city

PMR566-2
U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city

PMR566-12
Germany, Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, flower gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR566-11
U.S.A., Chicago: River East Terminal.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers

PMR566-09
U.S.A., Chicago: Navy Pier with pleasure boats and big wheel.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city

PMR566-01
U.S.A., Chicago: view west from the top of Sears Tower, with Congrerss Avenue and the Loop.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city

PMR565-9
U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Aon Building, Navy Pier, and part ofGrant Park; Lake Michigan in the background.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama

PMR565-3
Hawaii, Honolulu: Judiciary Building (Aliiolani Hall), completed in 1874, flying the flags of the U.S.A. and Hawaii. On the left is the bronze statue of King Kamehameha, almost invisible under the load of garlands (lei) as customary on festival days.
Keywords: architecture, law courts

PMR565-2
Hawaii, Honolulu: City Hall (Honolulu Hale) with Flame-of-the-Forest or Flamboyant tree.
Keywords: architecture, columned portico, classical architecture

PMR565-12
U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Wells Street, Chicago River, Merchandise Mart and John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan behind.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city

PMR565-11
U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with the junction of the north and south arms of the Chicago River and North Western Railway Station.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city

PMR565-10
Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and the yacht harbour.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama

PMR565-1
Hawaii, Honolulu: Iolani Palace (side view), completed in 1882, is the only royal palace in the U.S.A.
Keywords: architecture, royalty

PMR564-6
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: the Opera House from the Manly Ferry, with the city in the background.
Keywords: architecture, famous landmarks, modern architecture

PMR564-4
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park, with St. Mary's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, public gardens, monuments

PMR564-3
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: tree-shaded Fitzroy Gardens, haunt of backpackers and centre of the red light district at night.
Keywords: architecture, park

PMR564-2
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: El Alamein Fountain in Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross.
Keywords: architecture, signpost, memorial, monument

PMR564-05
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sydney Opera House from the Manly ferry.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture

PMR564-01
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Government House, built in Gothic style between 1837 and 1845, is the seat of the Governor of New South Wales.
Keywords: architecture, neo-Gothic, Gothic revival

PMR563-7
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge from the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, steel construction, famous landmarks, landmarks

PMR563-12
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sydney Cove from The Rocks (roof of the Overseas Passenger Terminal), backed by modern high-rise tower blocks.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, ferry terminal

PMR563-11
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: ferry and two catamarans passing in front of Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, water transport, Sydney Harbour, water craft, modern architecture

PMR563-10
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: the ferry berths at Circular Quay, backed by modern high-rise tower blocks.
Keywords: architecture, ferry terminal, modern architecture

PMR563-1
Australia, Queensland, Warwick: parish church, built of sandstone like much of the town.
Keywords: architecture, religion, Christian, worship

PMR563-09
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: red speedboat departing from Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, water transport, speed, modern architecture, ferry terminal

PMR563-08
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Circular Quay from the Opera House terrace, with Silver Gull in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, promenade, skyscrapers, modern architecture, ferry terminal

PMR563-06
Australia, New SDouth Wales, Sydney: display of Cannas in the Royal Botanic Gardens with the modern city in the background.
Keywords: architecture, flower bed, flower display, botanical, park, modern architecture

PMR563-05
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Farm Cove and the modern city from the Domain.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, skyscrapers, palm tree, skyline

PMR562-9
Australia, Queensland, Barcaldine: main street, whose buildings are typical of many outback towns, sporting wooden verandahs and arcades.
Keywords: architecture, wooden buildings

PMR562-7
Australia, Queensland, Longreach: Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, opened by the Queen in 1988, is a museum cum exhibition celebrating the outback; with Bougainvillea flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture

PMR562-6
Australia, Queensland, Longreach: Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, opened by the Queen in 1988, is a museum cum exhibition celebrating the outback.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture

PMR562-12
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Treasury Casino, overshadowed by a new multi-storey block.
Keywords: architecture, lawns, park

PMR562-11
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Riverside Expressway, with paddlewheel floating restaurant in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, highway construction

PMR561-12
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: facade of the Parliament Building.
Keywords: tropical, modern architecture

PMR561-05
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Parliament House, seat of government of the Northern Territory.
Keywords: tropical, democracy, assembly, convocation, MP, member of parliament, architecture, modern architecture

PMR556-7
Australia, Wetern Australia, Geraldton: Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, built by architect Monsignor John Hawes over a 25-year period, and completed in 1938.
Keywords: architecture, religious building, church, Romanesque

PMR555-1
Australia, Tasmania: Launceston's grand Town Hall, with classical colonnaded facade, was built in 1864.
Keywords: architecture, columns

PMR552-9
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The famous Moorish-style railway station, built in 1911. The architect was A.B. Hubbock, who also contributed to the planning of the Selangor Council Building (q.v.)
Keywords: architecture, railway architecture

PMR552-6
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View west from the Petronas Twin Towers, with part of the south-west tower.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-5
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View south from Petronas Twin Towers, with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park in the foreground.
Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building

PMR552-3
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-2
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-04
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View north from the Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building

PMR552-01
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: fountain in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with the Observation Tower in the background.
Keywords: skyscrapers, ornamental lake, reflections, colourful, picturesque, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings

PMR551-9
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: "A Famosa", the fortress built by the Portuguese in 1511, ruined at the time of the Dutch invasion in 1641.
Keywords: ruin, colonial architecture, architecture, fortifications, historic building

PMR551-8
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: The former clubhouse of the Malacca Club, it now houses exhibits relating to independence.
Keywords: architecture, historic building, colonial architecture

PMR551-4
The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman, showing details of the Islamic architecture.
Keywords: historic building, colonial architecture, clocktower, Islamic architecture

PMR551-3
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View through the ornamental fountain, with columns in the foreground.
Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture

PMR551-2
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View from the ornamental pool on the Padang (now called Merdeka Square).
Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture

PMR551-12
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Church of St. Francis Xavier, built in 1849 by the Reverend Farve, a Frenchman, with coconut palm in the foreground.
Keywords: religious building, colonial architecture, architecture, Gothic architecture

PMR551-11
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Malaysia Youth Museum,. formerly the Dutch post office.
Keywords: architecture, colonial architecture, Dutch gables, historic buildings

PMR551-10
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Christ Church, built by the Dutch in 1753, with the free-standing belltower in the foreground.
Keywords: religious building, colonial architecture, architecture, historic building

PMR551-1
Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: Notre Dame Cathedral, completed in 1883 in neo-Romanesque style.
Keywords: religious building, church, Christian, architecture, colonial architecture, historic building

PMR550-9
Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: Giac Lam Pagoda; the adjoining chua (temple) was founded in 1744, renewed in 1804 and 1908, and thus is one of the oldest in Saigon. Within are 153 large, carved wooden figures and 60 Buddhas.
Keywords: religious building , architecture, Buddhist

PMR550-12
Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: The impeccably restored Chua (Temple) Quang Duc.
Keywords: religious building, architecture, Buddhist

PMR550-11
Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: the Opera House, built 1900, was used as the parliament house until 1975.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, colonial architecture

PMR550-1
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): entrance to the prestigeous shopping centre in traditional architectural style (i.e. with "wind-catchers" on the roof).
Keywords: modern architecture, irrigation, desert state, blooming desert, Islamic architecture

PMR549-12
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): mosque with yellow dome; behind is an enormous shopping complex in a traditional architectural style.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR549-11
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): Etisalat House (UAE Telecoms), with the usual giant golfball on top.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR549-09
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): monument in central square.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR549-08
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): waterfront, with mosque and shopping centre, motorboats in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation

PMR549-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: World Trade Centre, recently the highest building in Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR549-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Crowne Plaza complex in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR549-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road: nearest, the twin Emirates Towers, left, Trade Centre Apartments.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR549-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the swimming pool of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR549-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the striking headquarters of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, from the golf links.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR549-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Yacht Club, with Dubai skyline behind, and seaplane moorings.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: palm trees offer welcome shade near Creekside Park, with Deira in the distance, across the creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, Etisalat Tower, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building with colourful canopies of boats awaiting tourist customers in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR548-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, and Etisalat Tower, with government launches passing down Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: twin towers of a new shopping centre in Deira, with traditional dhows moored in Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a busy scene on Dubai Creek, with abras (water taxis) and other small craft going about their business.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" or water taxi, the easiest way of crossing the creek between Bur Dubai and Deira.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Wind-catchers" on roofs divert cool air into the building below (before air conditioning arrived).
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Bur Dubai and the creek, with fishing nets on the promenade in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Department of Tourism Building, Dubai Municipality Building, Sheraton Hotel and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, from across Dubai Creek, with tourist boat in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR548-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Department of Tourism Building, Dubai Municipality Building and the Sheraton Hotel from across Dubai Creek, with national flag in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture

PMR548-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Bur Juman Shopping Centre (left) and the new Business Centre on Khalid ibn al Waleed Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR547-12
France, Savoy, Annecy: houses fronting on to the Thiou canal in the old quarter, with reflections in the water, and mountains in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, alpine, national heritage, architecture

PMR547-11
France, Savoy, Annecy: the old quarter, with bridge over the Thiou canal and Hotel de Savoie.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, pedestrian area

PMR545-6
Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the newly built Orthodox church, with colourful mosaics of holy men on the entry porch.
Keywords: monastery, architecture, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship

PMR686-12
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: one of the four minarets seen from an arcaded gallery across the courtyard.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR686-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard and largest dome, over the entrance to the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR686-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery, with semi-precious stone inlays on the columns.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR686-09
Laos, Vientiane: gilded figure of Buddha seated on the coils of a seven-headed naga in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-08
Laos, Vientiane: meditation tower of Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-07
Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat, formerly functioned as the king's temple. The name refers to the "heavy Buddha" (Phra Ong Tu) at the rear of the sim.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-06
Laos, Vientiane: view north-east from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Kaysone Phomvihane Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-05
Laos, Vientiane: view south-west from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Lane Xang Avenue and gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-04
Laos, Vientiane: entrance to the monks' accommodation, Wat Chan.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-03
Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, with two nagas guarding the entrance to the sim.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-02
Laos, Vientiane: That Dam black stupa, reputed to be inhabited by a 7-headed naga which helped to protect the citizens during an attack by the Siamese army in 1827.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR686-01
Laos, Vientiane: the capital's landmark, the Patuxai triumphal arch, based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was built of American concrete in the 1960s.
Keywords: monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR685-12
Laos, Vientiane: Pha That Luang stupa, 45 metres tall and completely gilded, is the country's biggest, and seeks to imitate a lotus flower bud. It was built in this form by King Setthathirath from 1566 onwards.
Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR685-11
Laos, Vientiane: the capital's landmark, the Patuxai triumphal arch, based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was built of American concrete in the 1960s.
Keywords: monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture

PMR685-10
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR685-09
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, reflected in the pool fed by the subterranian wells which were known in Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English, mineral wells, spring water

PMR685-08
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English, mineral wells, spring water

PMR685-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR543-2
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: the handsome Baroque Town Hall, built 1727-31 by Anton Erhard Martinelli.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town, Baroque architecture

PMR543-12
Brasov: renovated 19th century houses on the Strada Castelului, with Timpa Hill behind.
Keywords: architecture, Romanian architecture

PMR543-11
Brasov: facade and tower of an Orthodox church in the main square.
Keywords: architecture, religious building, Romanian architecture

PMR541-7
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the restored facade of a wealthy burgher's house.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-5
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns.
Keywords: historic town, Gothic architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-4
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: Kamenný dum (the Stone House), built by Briccius Gauske in 1489 for a nobleman involved in the mining business. The figures on the gable represent Adam and Eve.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, picturesque town, heritage

PMR541-2
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of St. Barbara's Church (left), founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual "tent" roofs, and the Jesuit College.
Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-1
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of the facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual flying buttresses.
Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR685-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spitlertor-Turm (Spitler Gate Tower), built as a square tower in 1385, acquiring a circular outer wall in 1558.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR685-02
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Hersbrucker Tor, the north-east gate to the mediaeval town.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR685-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wasserbrücke bridge reflected in the River Pegnitz with the tower of St. John's Church in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR684-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR684-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR684-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR684-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of houses "am Fleischbänken" in the River Pegnitz, with the island "Trödelmarkt" (left).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR683-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR683-10
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, with reflections in the water of the neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, fishing boats, architecture

PMR683-09
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside, with an old anchor in the foreground. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-08
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-07
Greece, Island of Symi: a youngster fishing from the quay of the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-06
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, with its clear water, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-05
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-04
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR680-06
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Uritzkovo Street, a pedestrian shopping area.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-05
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Biology Department (?) of the University of Irkutsk.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-04
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: the Catholic Polish Curch, built for Polish exiles in wood in 1826, burnt down in 1879, and rebuilt in stone according to plans of the architect Tamulevich.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-03
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Othodox Cathedral of the Epiphany ("Sobor Bogoyavleniya"), completed in 1723, had a huge bell weighing 12 tons which was destroyed in the big fire of 1879.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-02
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Kirov Square with colourful flowerbeds in front of the County Hall (Irkutsk Oblast Administrative Centre).
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-01
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: the Institute of Social Sciences on Karl Marx Street.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR673-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the Grand Hotel Giessbach, founded by the Hauser family in 1872, stands on the edge of the Giessbach Falls.
Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows, waterfalls, architecture

PMR673-02
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a stone lion in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR673-01
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a finely carved stone chedi in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-10
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-09
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Keo, built by King Jayavarman V in the late 10th to early 11th centuries, has five massive towers, the largest, central one representing Mount Meru, the centre of the world and seat of the gods.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-08
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: the well-preserved east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure of Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-07
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-06
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-05
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-04
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing the steps leading to the upper level, where the four basins occupy the courtyard, with the central tower in the background.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-03
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing one of the four basins in the "cruciform cloister" of the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Jumeirah Mosque, Al Musallah Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, minarets, Muezzin

PMR671-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, with waterside bars and restaurants amid the palm trees, and abra station on the left.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR671-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, with part of the waterway system, "fort", and colourful "abra" moored in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR671-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building, lit up at night, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers, night lights

PMR671-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building, lit up at night, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers, night lights

PMR671-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building with lake and apartments and the roof of Dubai Mall on the left, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Dubai Dusit Hotel (with divided base) in the centre and Al Manara Tower directly opposite on the other side of the road, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 1 p.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Al-Murooj Rotana Hotel Complex in the foreground, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building from the lake, with Dubai Mall on the left. Lit up at dusk, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, lights at night, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building from the lake, with Dubai Mall on the left.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-01
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with vivid red shrub in the left foreground and reflections in the water.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-12
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with reflections in the water and autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-11
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with the circular Gothic library building nearest.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-10
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: frontal view of the Parliament Buildings and Peace Tower, in Gothic Revival style.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-09
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II on Parliament Hill was sculpted by Jack Harman and unveiled in 1992.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-08
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery, from Major's Hill Park with its colourful flowerbeds.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-07
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch with bronze sculptures.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-06
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings, begun in 1859, with the Peace Tower which was completed in 1927.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR670-05
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill with trees in autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR670-04
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada, seen through the legs of a bronze sculpture of a giant spider, "Maman", by Louise Bourgeois, which cost $3.2 million in May 2005.
Keywords: metropolis, modern art, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR669-11
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Stadtmuseum in the historic "Zeughaus" (Arsenal), dating back to the fifteenth century, puts the city's history on display.
Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR669-10
Germany, Munich: originally the "Marstall" (stables), this edifice in Jakobsplatz was rebuilt after WWII to house the Film Museum which shows historic films in its own cinema.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, capital of Bavaria, metropolis, national heritage, München, picturesque

PMR669-09
Germany, Berlin: the Reichstag Building with its new glass dome, redesigned by Sir Norman Foster, the home of the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1909.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR669-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Comun, one of two similar, as yet unrenovated, buildings facing the New Palace on the east side, formerly provided servants' accommodation, but now houses part of the university.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-07
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Statue on pedestal in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR669-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the centre of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Note the extensive Rococo decoration on the cupola.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-05
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-04
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: centre of the west facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-03
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese Teahouse in the park, an example of wild Rococo by J.G. Büring, built 1754-7, contains a collection of porcelain.
Keywords: East Germany, gilt figures, Chinoiserie, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-02
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the facade of the oval Marble Hall of Sans Souci Palace, with its finely sculptured figures providing support for the roof.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sans Souci Palace, a masterpiece of the Rococo period, built for Friedrich II (Frederick the Great) from 1744, with its terraces of vines.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, statue

PMR668-12
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Brandenburg Gate marks the eastern end of Brandenburger Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a row of typically gabled red-brick houses in the Dutch quarter.
Keywords: East Germany, Dutch gables, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR668-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the newly renovated classical Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) (1837), another work of architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, stands in the Alter Markt, which was almost totally laid to waste during WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, Egyptian obelisk, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-08
Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, in Gendarmenmarkt, with part of the Schauspielhaus (left) and the Friedrich Schiller memorial.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-07
Germany, Berlin: the newly rebuilt classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, now used as a concert hall, a work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with the Friedrich Schiller memorial in front.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Neo Classical architecture, statues

PMR668-06
Germany, Berlin: the classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, with the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, and the Schiller memorial in the centre of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-05
Germany, Berlin: Marienkirche, the city's oldest existing church, built beteween 1270-1380, behind the Neptune Fountain, ornamented by four allegorical figures representing the rivers Elbe, Oder, Rhine and Weichsel.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, monument, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-04
Germany, Berlin: St. Hedwig's Cathedral (1747-73) built to emulate the Roman Pantheon.
Keywords: East Germany, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-03
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" on the south side of Gendarmenmarkt, built 1701-8 for the Lutheran Church, has a counterpart, the "French Cathedral" on the north side of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-02
Germany, Berlin: Humboldt University on Unter den Linden, with statue of its founder, Alexander von Humboldt.
Keywords: East Germany, Corinthian columns, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-01
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, erected 1788-91, with its quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria, replaced after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-12
Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-11
Germany, Berlin: Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with statue of St. George and the Dragon and the enormous Granite Bowl, carved from one boulder in 1830.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-10
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Part of the old city wall and the Hofrichterhaus, with its unusual chimney in late Renaissance style.
Keywords: East Germany, mediaeval, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-09
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Entrance to the Cathedral Chapter (Domstift) with its colourful figures.
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-08
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Hauptmarkt Square, with the handsome, Baroque Rathaus (townhall) (1729-32) and the tower of St. Peter's Cathedral (Petridom), built in 1213-1497 behind.l
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-07
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. The River Spree with the old, round Waterworks Tower and St. Michael's Church behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, Sorbs, Oberlausitz

PMR667-06
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: facades on the Kloster-Platz, with the Ratsapotheke (court apothecary) (1550) with two different sun dials, on the corner.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR667-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Fronting onto the pool with the "Dancing Fountains" are hotels and apartments, with shade provided by Flame of the Forest trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR667-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR639-09
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt, and the new Orthodox Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid with its square, buttressed belltower, consecrated in 1990, is designed to withstand such tremors, although the central dome has a surface area of 650 square metres and supports a 5-ton chandelier.
Keywords: Orthodox church, modern architecture, Christian

PMR639-07
Macedonia, Ohrid: the church of St. John (Sv. Jovan) Kaneo, probably dating from the 13th century, occupies an idyllic site overlooking Lake Ohrid (Ohridsko Ezero).
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR639-06
Albania, Tirana: the ambitious new glass cablecar terminal, 1200 metres high on Mount Dajti, from where there are breathtaking views over the city and surrounding countryside.
Keywords: Shqiperia, cablecar station, modern architecture, capital city

PMR639-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. View of the modern town from the Kala (citadel) whose walls go back to Roman and Byzantine times.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR639-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-11
Albania, Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skenderbej), with equestrian statue of Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti) who led the resistance to the Ottoman occupiers from 1443 to 1468, the mosque "Et'hem Beu", the clocktower and the Albanian flag.
Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, monument, architecture, capital city

PMR638-10
Albania, Tirana: the River Lana running through the centre of the city has been culverted and attractively landscaped.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city

PMR638-01
Montenegro, Podgorica: the almost completed Orthodox Church of Christ's Resurrection (Hristovog Vaskrsenja) has 14 newly cast bells.
Keywords: capital city, Christian, religion, modern architecture

PMR637-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the late Gothic Sponza Palace was built in 1516 as a customs house, but now houses the state archives.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Gothic architecture

PMR637-04
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the New Serbian Orthodox Church (Saborna crkva) from the town park, with modern sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Christian, Baroque architecture, monument

PMR636-12
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the town from the Kamerlengo Fortress (built 1420-37) with the tower of St. Lawrence's Cathedral (dating from 1200) in the distance.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town, panorama view

PMR636-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the palm-lined quayside with many visiting luxury yachts moored for the night.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the 15th century town hall in the main square.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: view of the town from the Kamerlengo Fortress (built 1420-37) with the tower of St. Lawrence's Cathedral (dating from 1200) in the distance.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR636-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: octagonal baptistery with the font reconstructed in brickwork.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: part of the town's public baths (thermae).
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Remains of the town's first-century east gate, Porta Caesarea, with wagon wheel tracks in the paving clearly to be seen.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The north wall and gate of the palace have survived largely unchanged.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture

PMR636-04
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The statue of Gregorius of Nin, a 10th century Slavic religious leader, standing outside the north gate of the palace, was created by Ivan Mestrovic in 1929.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, monuments

PMR636-03
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The octagonal Cathedral of St. Domnius was built as his mausoleum by Diocletian, but turned into a catholic cathedral in the 7th century. It is 24 metres high and the walls are 2.75 metres thick. The Romanesque-Gothic belltower was added in the 13th century, but had to be rebuilt between 1890-1906 due to erosion.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-02
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. Here: the south wall, with a bronze model of the area today, in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture

PMR636-01
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: the 16th century City Sentinel (Gradsza Straza), built in Renaissance style, formerly housed a section of the National Museum.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Church and Monastery of St. Mary (Sv. Marije) with Romanesque belltower built in 1105, belonging to a Benedictine Order founded in 1066.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR635-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a typical narrow street of timber framed houses with pavement café in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-03
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: street scene on the Osterstrasse with a row of timber framed houses behind.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-02
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of timber framed houses with characteristic local embellishments.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-01
Germany, Lower Saxióny, Hamelin: a fine facade on the main street with projection ("Utlucht") typical of the Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-06
Germany, Thuringia, Schmalkalden: Schloss (Palace) Wilhelmsburg, built in 1585-90 as a summer residence for Duke Wilhelm IV of Hessen-Kassel, is regarded as one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Germany, with a particularly well preserved interior.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic town, Renaissance architecture

PMR634-05
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Rathaus (town hall), dating from 1542, with frescoes depicting the town's history.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, national heritage, clocktower, architecture

PMR634-04
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: Untertor, the lower gate to the town, with clocktower and Gothic step-gables.
Keywords: historic, Gothic architecture, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR634-03
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Meersburg: overlooking the Bodensee (Lake Constance), the Staatsweingut (State Winery) and the Baroque palace, with quayside in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, historic, Baroque architecture, picturesque

PMR634-02
Czech Republic, Prague: view of the city and terrace of Hradcany Castle, with the River Vltava (Moldau) below.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR634-01
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR633-12
Cyprus (North), Nicosia/Lefkosia: the Büyük Han, one of the earliest (1572) Ottoman public works after the conquest, was a mediaeval Turkish inn for merchant travellers. It has now been restored to house a number of boutiques where local artisans offer their wares.
Keywords: Lefkosia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman architecture

PMR633-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14th-15th century almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR631-09
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The Forum (Marketplace), laid out between 14 and 37 AD, was surrounded on three sides by a columned portico. In the foreground a commemorative tablet by the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR631-08
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The well preserved Capitol, Temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built 166-7 AD. In the Tympanum is a relief showing an eagle raising the fugure of a man.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, ruined city

PMR631-07
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Here: a pair of Dolmen graves from pre-Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR631-06
Tunisia, Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The sparse remains of a Minerva Temple, built between 138 and 161 AD. Beyond, the cultivated plains, with olive groves.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, ruined city

PMR631-05
Tunisia: Dougga: the old Roman city of Thugga, the best preserved in north Africa, probably built on the site of an existing Numidian city about 105 BC. A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. View of the Juno Caelestis Temple, founded between 222 and 235 AD by Julius Gabinius, and half surrounded by a crescent-shaped wall.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, historic, heritage, Maghreb

PMR631-04
Tunisia, Monastir: a colourful horse carriage before the mighty walls of the Ribat.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-03
Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. View from the watch tower, showing the central court, (into which the entire population would crowd in times of danger), the twin minarets of the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and the surrounding burial ground.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-02
Tunisia, Monastir: view inside the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa, with original watch tower. The turreted section is the oldest part of the Ribat (ca. 800 AD) and now houses a museum.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR631-01
Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. This side entrance with columns betrays the thickness of the walls.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR630-12
Tunisia, Monastir: twin minarets of the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, who was born in Monastir. Erected in 1963. Here: a closer view of the intricate wrought iron gates and enclosing fence.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-11
Tunisia, Monastir: twin minarets of the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, who was born in Monastir. Erected in 1963.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture

PMR630-07
Tunisia, Kairouan: entrance to the medina, with cannon.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-06
Tunisia, Kairouan: a carpet shop displays its wares on two storeys in the medina. Kairouan is the centre of carpet weaving in Tunisia.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-05
Tunisia, Kairouan: a carpet shop displays its wares on two storeys in the medina. Kairouan is the centre of carpet weaving in Tunisia.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-04
Tunisia, Kairouan: a carpet shop displays its wares on two storeys in the medina. Kairouan is the centre of carpet weaving in Tunisia.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-03
Tunisia, Kairouan: beautiful filligree work on the frontage of a modern shop, with typical blue and white closed-in balcony.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-02
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. The minaret, 35 metres high, built in 724-8, the oldest part of the mosque, was formerly a watch tower. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-01
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. View through an arch. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR629-09
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the picturesque, half timbered Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) from 1715, faces the market square.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage

PMR629-08
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the Carolingian "Torhalle" or "King's Hall" (ca. 800 AD) is the only complete building which remains of the great abbey, founded in 774. The facade is decorated with sandstone marquetry in red and white, and the column capitals are probably Roman (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site)
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic

PMR629-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the west end of the cathedral from Leichhof Square, the lantern tower showing later Gothic and Baroque influences.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: decorated facades in the market square, the "Lion" Pharmacy ornately frescoed.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR629-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the east end of the cathedral, showing the apse with blind arcades and dwarf gallery.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view from Liebfrauen Square.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR355-08
Belgium, Bruges: figure of Papageno, from Mozart's "Magic Flute", in front of the theatre.
Keywords: Brügge, statue, monument, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-07
Belgium, Bruges: House ter Beurze, 15th century, in front of which business was negotiated, leading the family name "Beurze" to become the standard word for "stock exchange" in many languages,
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-06
Belgium, Bruges: House of the Genoese, 1399-1441, the former consulate of Genoa.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-05
Belgium, Bruges: statue of the 15th century Flemish painter, Jan van Eyck overlooking Jan van Eyckplein (Square) and the Burghers' Lodge, a meeting place of prominent citizens and merchants, from the same period.
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR355-04
Belgium, Bruges: variety of architectural styles on Spiegelrei, reflected in the canal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-03
Belgium, Bruges: variety of architectural styles on Spiegelrei, reflected in the canal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-02
Belgium, Bruges: the bridge at Koningstraat with facades, old and new, on Spiegelrei.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-01
Belgium, Bruges: view of Spiegelrei (Street) and the Burghers' Lodge, from a canal bridge.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR354-12
Belgium, Bruges: a variety of handsome facades adjoining the Market Square.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-11
Belgium, Bruges: Gothic chapel of the Church of our Lady, with flying buttressss..
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-10
Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-09
Belgium, Bruges: old step.gabled buildings, now housing a restaurant, with the belltower behind.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR354-05
Belgium, Bruges: De Nieuwe Papegaai, one of only three remaining windmills, whose sails still turn with the wind.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-04
Belgium, Bruges: Kruispoort, the most easterly gate to the city, built in 1402 with white sand-lime bricks (inner facade).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-03
Belgium, Bruges: historic postal pillar box.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-02
Belgium, Bruges: Gentpoort, built 1400-01, the most solid of the city gates, with Gentpoortstraat beyond. Attacks from neighbouring Ghent were always feared.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR354-01
Belgium, Bruges: Gentpoort, built 1400-01, the most solid of the city gates. Attacks from neighbouring Ghent were always feared.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-12
Belgium, Bruges: Minnewater, formerly a dock for barges plying between Bruges and Ghent.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-11
Belgium, Bruges: shady courtyard of the Beguinage, founded in 1245, now occupied by sisters of the Benedictine Order.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-10
Belgium, Bruges: artists painting in the Wijngaardplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR353-09
Belgium, Bruges: Brasserie Vivaldi and Fonduehuisse on Wijngaardstraat.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-08
Belgium, Bruges: renovated step-gabled houses on Walstraat, with horse carriage on a city tour.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-07
Belgium, Bruges: well, in the garden of a row of terraced alms houses
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-06
Belgium, Bruges: typical Flemish terraced cottages, with the spire of the Church of Our Lady in the background.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-05
Belgium, Bruges: Gruuthuse Palace (15th century), former home of the Lords of Gruuthuse, now a museum.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-04
Belgium, Bruges: small pavement café in the old quarter, favoured by the local residents.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-03
Belgium, Bruges: view of the Belfry and tall, gabled houses fronting on to the canal, from Huidenvettersplein (square).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-02
Belgium, Bruges: Basilica of the Holy Blood, dating back to 1139, in Burg Square.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR353-01
Belgium, Bruges: canal view from the Ezelstraat Bridge.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR352-12
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Bishop of Bruges, with invited prelates and local church leaders.
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR352-11
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Noble Brotherhood of the Hold Blood, founded about 1405, numbers 31 members and is responsible for the safekeeping of the Holy Relic. Led by the provost, wearing his chain of honour.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-10
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Tintinnabulum, Conopeum and Candle, adorned with the image of Count Derrick, the symbols of the Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges.
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR352-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Our Lady of the Rosary (17-18th century) carried by girls in Flemish costume. Originally from the Dominican Monastery, it now resides in the church of St. Walburga.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-07
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Guild of Pilgrims: 12 chosen men with staff and palm branch, who had already made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-06
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: richly clad Burghers of Bruges.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-05
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: trumpeters precede the Burghers of Bruges in their welcome to Count Derrick.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-04
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Count Derrick on horseback carrying the holy relic: drops of Christ's blood in a rock crystal bottle within a glass cylinder.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-03
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in Flemish costume welcomes Count Derrick from the Holy Land with the precious relic.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-02
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: children of different lands link hands to symbolise the missionaries starting out from Spain to teach the world's peoples.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-01
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in purple robes plays a dirge while accompanying the pietá statue (Stabat Mater).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-12
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman legionaires pulling a float bearing a venerated wooden carving of Jesus as "the man of pain".
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-11
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman soldiers pull a float carrying Pontius Pilate and his tribunal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-10
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Holy Family in the stable.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: "Abraham with his people and flocks, on the road to Canaan".
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-05
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: a band in scarlet tunics leads the procession.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian

PMR351-03
Belgium, Bruges: ivy-covered bridge with cafe terrace on the far side.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR351-02
Belgium, Bruges: canal cruiser loaded with tourists passing under one of the many bridges.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, pleasure boat, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR351-01
Belgium, Bruges: statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter De Coninck in the Market Place.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, monument, stone carving

PMR627-12
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: The Parish Church of San Gines, dating back to the 17th century, but extensively rebuilt and enlarged.
Keywords: religious building, Canary Islands, Christian, architecture

PMR627-10
Spain, Fuerteventura, La Oliva: The Parish Church of La Oliva with its squat belltower dates from 1711.
Keywords: religious building, Spanish architecture, Christian, Canary Islands

PMR627-08
Spain, Fuerteventura, Antigua: The church of Nuestra Senora de Antigua, consecrated in 1748, contains a wonderful Mudejar wooden ceiling.
Keywords: religious building, belltower, Spanish architecture, Christian, Canary Islands

PMR627-05
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria was the island's capital until 1834, when Puerto del Rosario took that title. View of the ex-cathedral, Santa Maria, which dates from the 17th century.
Keywords: religious building, historic building, belltower, Spanish architecture, Christian, church, Canary Islands

PMR626-12
Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the dazzling white and green patio leads to a museum of traditional crafts and a huge, circular restaurant in an extinct volcano crater.
Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, traditional architecture, monument to the peasant

PMR626-08
Spain, Lanzarote: Teguise, the former capital of the island until 1852, when the port of Arrecife took on that role, is one of the oldest towns in the Canary Islands, having been founded in 1418 by Maciot de Bethencourt. A number of well preserved historic buildings are to be found in the old centre. Here, the Parish Church of San Miguel/Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, dating back to the mid 15th century.
Keywords: traditional architecture, bell tower, clock tower, Christian, religious building, Spanish architecture, Canary Islands

PMR625-11
Sweden, Gothenburg: Hamnkanalen, with reflections of Kristine Kyrka (Church) and the Ethnographical Museum. Gustav Adolf Square to the right.
Keywords: canals, Swedish architecture, historic buildings

PMR624-07
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: tiered stone seating in the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall, showing the orchestra and rear of the facade.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR624-06
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR624-05
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora" with retaining walls - the southern wall has collapsed into the valley.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-04
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: stairway leading to the "State Agora" from the gymnasium and baths complex.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-03
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: facade wall of the Graeco-Roman gymnasium and baths complex on a lower terrace.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-02
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a lintel stone with carved masks, removed from the theatre, with numerous rock tombs in the cliff behind.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR624-01
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: the vaulted entrance to the Roman amphitheatre, which was built into the cliff, adjacent to the rock tombs.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-12
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of the rock tombs, with some standing as independent buildings.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR623-11
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a closer view of a plundered tomb, showing the stone imitation-log roof used as decoration.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-10
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of cliff where the majority of tombs are to be found.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR622-10
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-09
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-08
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-07
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the seating rows of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-06
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-02
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Fountain, decorated with geraniums and picturesque street frontages in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, gables, street scene

PMR622-01
Germany, Thuringia, Arnstadt: Impressively restored facades with elaborately decorated doorway facing the Market Place in Arnstadt, where Johann Sebastian Bach played the organ in the local church 1703-7.
Keywords: German architecture, street scene

PMR621-12
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side.
Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-11
Germany, Thuringa, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus".
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-10
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-09
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: the "Holzmarkt", originally a storage area for timber, with the former hostelry "Alte Post", built in 1580 in Renaissance style, and then one of the largest inns in the town.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-08
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: Marienplatz and Marientor, the sole remaining town gate and tower, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-07
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: fountain in the market square, dating from 1498, with stone figure believed to represent St. Wenceslas (1579).
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-06
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: the late Gothic/Renaissance Rathaus (Town Hall), built 1517-28, stands in the market square.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR621-02
Germany, Thuringa, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the tower and south entrance to the Stadtschloss, parts of which date back to the 15th century.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR621-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Lucas Cranach House in the Market Place, built in 1549 in Renaissance style, where the artist spent the last year of his life (1553).
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, gables

PMR620-12
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Russian Orthodox Church in the historic town cemetery, built 1859-62 for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlova, daughter-in-law of Archduke Carl August.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-11
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Gartenhaus" in Ilm Park, his favourite retreat, where he lived and wrote from 1776 to 1782.
Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-10
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: south entrance and oldest part of the Stadtschloss, which now contains the town's art gallery with a fine collection of German old masters (Cranach, Dürer, Friedrich Dürck).
Keywords: German heritage, belltower, clocktower, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-09
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built 1498-1500 as Gothic but converted to Baroque 1735-45, where the poet and critic, Johann Gottfried Herder (1744-1803) used to preach.
Keywords: German heritage, Christian, Religious Building, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-08
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Theaterplatz, with the German National Theatre, the famous statue of Goethe and Schiller, and colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-07
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the well known statue of the authors and friends, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, stands before the German National Theatre in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the residence of Friedrich von Schiller, the famous author, who lived here from 1802 until his death in 1805.
Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: in the extensive grounds stands this "Hunting Lodge", Schloss Falkenlust, built 1729-33.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: a shady walk in the grounds of the palace, leading to the Hunting Lodge, "Schloss Falkenlust".
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-03
Germany, Thuringia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: view of the south facade and gardens from the lake, with ornamental urn in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, UNESCO world heritage site, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture

PMR620-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: south facade with the French-style formal gardens (parterre) in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westfalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: ornamental paved approach to the east facade of the palace, with the arms of the House of Wittelsbach over the entrance.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Regensburg: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. Pictureque pavement cafe in the heart of the old city.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Boulevard cafe, Timberframe buildings

PMR619-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty and is here seen before the facade.
Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous

PMR619-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Herrenchiemsee, the most magnificent of Ludwig II's palaces, based on Versailles, is to be found on an island in the large Chiemsee (lake) and can only be reached by boat. Begun in 1878, it was never completed due to lack of funds. A horse-drawn carriage brings visitors from the jetty. Statue of a pair of putti adorning one of the fountains.
Keywords: German Architecture, opulence, sumptuous

PMR619-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof - the smallest of Ludwig II's palaces and the only one to be completed (in 1879) - stands in magnificent parkland in the Bavarian Alps. View of the golden fountain of Flora which plays for 5 miniutes every hour in summer.
Keywords: German Architecture, sumptuous, opulent

PMR618-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: West facade of Schloss Schleissheim, completed in 1727 for the Elector Max Emanuel, contains stucco-work by the reknowned Enrico Zuccalli. The palace stands in extensive formal gardens and parkland.
Keywords: German architecture, opulent, sumptuous

PMR616-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria: National Theatre (Opera House) in Munich, built in 1818 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt by 1963, with the statue of its founder, King Maximilian I Joseph, in Max-Joseph-Platz.
Keywords: German architecture, pediment, columned portico, classical architecture, Corinthian columns, tympanum, cobble stones

PMR616-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, with the gilded figure of Maria on her column (1594), and the old, Gothic Rathaus (town hall) (1470) with its step-gable and turreted tower.
Keywords: central square, German architecture, street scene, Ludwig Beck

PMR616-10
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, the monastery church, renowned for its numerous colourful frescoes.
Keywords: Orthodox churches, Bulgarian architecture, religious buildings, Byzantine

PMR616-07
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: traditional-style hotels/dwellings on the slopes of the soaring sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-06
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: view over the roofs of the town, with sheer sandstone cliffs in the background.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-05
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: Hotel-Mexana Loznitsite on the main street in the upper town.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-04
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. Here: administration building with columned portico, dominated by sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-03
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. Here: hotel-mexana on the main street, with luxuriant vine on the porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-02
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: entrance to a hotel-mexana with vine-covered wooden porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-01
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: Kordopuolos Kashta (House), built in 1754 (top) belonged to a famous wine merchant. It is reputed to have been the largest and most luxurious house in Bulgaria.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-12
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: view over the rooftops to the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-11
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: Turkish-style houses on the main street, down the centre of which flows a stream.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-10
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: typical houses dominated by the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-05
Bulgaria, Sofia: Prince Alexander Battenberg Square, dominated by the former Communist Party Headquarters. The building on the left houses the Council of Ministers and that on the right the president's office.
Keywords: Bulgarian architecture, government buildings

PMR615-04
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveta Nedelya Church, where 150 people died in 1925 when an assassin's bomb failed to kill Czar Boris III. Now a revered pilgrimage church and first patriarchal church of Sofia.
Keywords: religious building, Othodox church, Bulgarian architecture

PMR614-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: belltower of the Church of Saints Helena and Constantine and some striking frontages with bay windows.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR614-01
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The cobbled streets are swept every day. Renovated facades behind.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, Bulgarian architecture, shady street

PMR613-12
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Roman remains (left) in Vitosha Street, with part of the beautifully restored Balabanov House (right), the interior with original furniture, and open to the public.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-11
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Typical frontages with bay windows; the Balabanov House is visible at the bottom of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-10
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The Hisar Gate, the eastern gate of the fortress wall, has stood here "since the remotest past".
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, defence fortifications

PMR613-09
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. A bar and cafe occupies one of the restored houses with overhanging second storey.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets, al fresco eating and drinking, pastel colours

PMR613-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Freshly painted facade with unusual overhanging bay window from Ottoman times.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, shady street

PMR613-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. An interesting gateway with fresco; the Balabanov House faces the end of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR613-05
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate facade of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks.
Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building

PMR611-07
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one..
Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building

PMR611-06
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one..
Keywords: golden onion domes, religious building, Orthodox church, Russian-style architecture

PMR611-03
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: a striking modern church.
Keywords: religious building, Christian, modern architecture, religious architecture, cross, park

PMR611-02
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here the Drama Theatre, and an old belltower dating from 1880.
Keywords: Theatre architecture, stage productions, arboreal

PMR611-01
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: "Kathedrale Sveto uspenie Bogoroditchno" built in 1886 in Russian style in honour of the Russian liberators of the country.
Keywords: cathedral, golden onion domes, Byzantine, Orthodox church, religious architecture, church, cross

PMR610-12
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the striking French-style Art-Nouveau Casino designed by the Romanian architect Daniel Renard in 1909 on the seafront.
Keywords: modern architecture, betting, gambling, Romanian architecture

PMR610-11
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the Ovid Theatre (Oleg Danovski National Theatre of Opera and Ballet).
Keywords: Romanian architecture, theatre architecture, cultural centre, stage presentations

PMR610-08
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the History and Archeological Museum displays important Roman statues and other remains found in the vicinity. Statue of the poet Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid) (right) who was exiled to Constanta from 8 to 17 AD.
Keywords: Romanian architecture, monument

PMR609-11
Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda seen through the traditional decorated gateway arch.
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious architecture, Romanian architecture, religious building, monks

PMR609-10
Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda painted with the traditional age-old frescoes.
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks

PMR609-09
Romania, Moldavia, Durau: The Orthodox monastery at Durau, with frescoes in the gateway arch
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks

PMR609-02
Sweden: Oscar Fredriks Church in Gothenburg, built in new-Gothic style between 1889 and 1893. Architect: Helgo Zettervall.
Keywords: Swedish architecture, religious architecture, gables, spires, clocktower

PMR608-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: View of Neuschwanstein Castle with the Tegelberg behind, from Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, in a snow covered landscape.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR608-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Hohenschwangau Palace, the family home of Ludwig II, in a snow covered landscape.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR608-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: The new Schleissheim Palace under snow in winter sunshine, with shadows of bare trees in the foreground.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter

PMR608-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: The new Schleissheim Palace under snow in winter sunshine.
Keywords: snow, sunshine, palace, architecture, winter

PMR606-08
Malta, Vittoriosa/Birgu: facades on St. Lawrence Wharf turn golden in late afternoon sunshine and cast reflections in Dockyard Creek.
Keywords: architecture, fishing boats

PMR606-07
Malta, Vittoriosa/Birgu: statue of St. Lawrence on an elegant pedestal in the Piazza Vittoriosa was erected in 1880. Evocative facades form a background.
Keywords: architecture, statuary, monument

PMR606-05
Malta, Gozo, Gharb: Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a national shrine and centre of pilgrimage, built between 1920 and 1931, and raised to the dignity of Basilica by Pope Pius IX in 1932.
Keywords: architecture, basilica, pilgrimage

PMR605-02
Malta, Mdina: St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, erected according to plans of Lorenzo Gafa in 1702, after the old cathedral was destroyed in the earthquake of 1693.
Keywords: architecture, neo-Gothic

PMR605-01
Malta, Mdina: cannons in Piazza San Pawl; the neo-Gothic house is about 100 years old.
Keywords: architecture, cannon, neo-Gothic

PMR604-12
Malta, Gozo, Rabat: St. Paul's Church, built over the grotto (St. Paul's Catacombs) where St. Paul is alleged to have lived for three months after his shipwreck.
Keywords: Baroque architecture, church, St. Paul

PMR604-08
Malta, Gozo: Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a national shrine and centre of pilgrimage, built between 1920 and 1931.
Keywords: architecture, church, pilgrimage church, shrine

PMR603-11
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Well-dressed stone monolith near the entrance passage; presumably all the stones were equally accurately finished originally.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

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

PMR603-08
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Typical doorways formed from horizontal and vertical slabs of stone.
Keywords: architecture, copper age, prehistoric temple, ruin

PMR603-04
Malta, Valletta: enclosed wooden balconies on Republic Street (formerly King Street).
Keywords: architecture

PMR603-03
Malta, Valletta: bridge over the former moat to the modern city gate.
Keywords: architecture

PMR603-02
Malta, Valletta: facade with enclosed wooden balconies on Archbishop Street.
Keywords: architecture

PMR602-10
Malta, Valletta: Baroque facade of the 16th century Auberge de Castille, Leon e Portugal, built by Gerolamo Cassar.
Keywords: architecture

PMR602-01
Spain, Toledo: facade of the cathedral, built 1226-1493, in the reign of Archbishop Rodrigo Jimenez de Rada. In the centre is the Puerta del Perdon, on the tympanum of which the Virgin presents St. Ildefonso with a chasuble.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, cathedral

PMR601-12
Spain, Toledo: Renaissance courtyard of the Hopital Tavera, erected in 1541 by the eponymous cardinal, now home to the Museo Duque de Lerma, with several El Greco paintings among its exhibits.
Keywords: Renaissance architecture, courtyard

PMR601-11
Spain, Toledo: Puerta del Sol, a Mudejar construction, dates mainly from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-10
Spain, Toledo: Puente de San Martin (12th century), is defended by two gate-towers.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-08
Spain, Madrid: statue of Valesquez before the entrance to the Museo del Prado.
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR601-07
Spain, Madrid: stone monument to Miguel de Cervantes with bronze figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, in Plaza de Espana.
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR601-06
Spain, Madrid: Casa de la Panaderia in the Plaza Mayor, with equestrian statue of Philip III by Giovanni da Bologna (17th century).
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR601-05
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: columned facade and human sphinxes.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-04
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: ornamental urn in parterre gardens, with palace in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-03
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: fountain with flying horse, and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-02
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Hercules Fountain, one of eight, at the Plaza de las 8 Calles.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR601-01
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Fountain of the Three Graces, with the palace in the background.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR600-12
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: facade of the Royal Palace with part of the Parterre Cascade.
Keywords: architecture, statuary, park

PMR600-11
Spain, Segovia: the Roman aqueduct, 728 metres long and 28 metres high, is still functioning.
Keywords: Roman architecture, aqueduct

PMR600-10
Spain, Segovia: the late-Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: cathedral, Gothic architecture

PMR600-09
Spain, Leon: Casa de Botines (1893), one of Antoni Gaudi's early works.
Keywords: architecture, Antoni Gaudi

PMR600-08
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: facade of Santa Maria del Campo Collegiate Church (12th-15th centuries) with tympanum carved with the adoration of the Magi.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR600-05
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) in the Plaza de Maria Pita.
Keywords: architecture, town hall

PMR600-04
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: Torre (Tower) de Hercules, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is the oldest lighthouse in the world. Restored in 1791 by Eustaquio Giannini.
Keywords: Roman architecture, lighthouse

PMR600-03
Spain, Oviedo: Gothic arches of the cloisters of the cathedral, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, cloisters

PMR599-01
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, Architect: Frank O. Gehry, completed in 1997. View from the Puente de la Salve.
Keywords: Modern architecture

PMR598-12
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, Architect: Frank O. Gehry, completed in 1997. The riverside entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR598-11
Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: the Guggenheim Museum, architect: Frank O. Gehry, completed in 1997. View from across the Bilbao River.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR597-01
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR595-01
Mexico City: Palacio de las Bellas Artes (Cultural Centre), designed in 1901 by architect Adamo Boari, has a magnificent Art-Deco interior in coloured marble. Home of the Ballet Folklorico. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericana.
Keywords: architecture, Jugendstil, art nouveau, art-deco

PMR573-06
Namibia: Dutch Reformed Church in Outjo.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR572-03
Namibia, Swakopmund: Imaginitive new housing blocks in Swakopmund.
Keywords: Modern architecture

PMR666-11
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the U.A.E.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-10
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a corner of the courtyard, paved with white marble and inlaid with floral patterns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-09
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the courtyard and the largest dome, over the main hall of prayer.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR666-07
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: view of one of the four minarets and the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR666-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR666-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR666-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: view of Marktstrasse, looking towards the River Isar, with the Town Hall's onion dome prominent.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: the Sporrer Haus, no. 45 Marktstrasse, whose facade is decorated with many frescoes.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Altes Rathaus (the former Town Hall - until 1905), dating from about 1476, sports an onion dome.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR665-12
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the Temple of Zeus, which stands on a prominence dominating the city, was built in about 165 AD, and has been badly damaged by earthquakes. It is under constant (French) restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-11
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: top part of the stone stairway, leading through another gate, to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are just visible.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-10
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-09
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: remains of the monumental Propylaeum and stone stairway up to the Temple of Artemis, built 150-170 AD, and the most important temple in the city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-08
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-07
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR664-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Obelisk Tomb, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC on top of an earlier building, the Bab as-Siq Triclinium (a dining room for feasts), which has badly weathered Doric columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: heavily weathered rock-hewn tombs, one above another, with colourful ceilings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: colourful sandstone bands in the rocks above typical cave tombs, with a boy on a donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: a stretch of the Colonnaded Way with original paving, with the facades of the Royal Tombs in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps".
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR567-02
Cyprus: Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi in the village of Yeroskipou contains some remarkable frescoes.
Keywords: architecture

PMR664-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery").
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: cave tombs in the colourful rocks close to the museum.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Temple of the Winged Lions: some of the heavily weathered reconstructed columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Blue Church, so called for its four blue sandstone columns, was built by the Nabataeans using material from former buildings.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the entire building from above, showing the lower temenos with its triple colonnade.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, showing the well-preserved seats of the theatron, at the heart of the building.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the lower temenos with its triple colonnade, from the theatron. Opposite: the ruins of the Temple of the Winged Lions:
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the "Silk" Tomb, although badly eroded, displays some remarkably coloured sandstone banding.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-02
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, probably built about 70 AD for Nabataean King Malichos II or Aretas IV, is surmounted by a large urn: the lower vaults are a Byzantine addition.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-01
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: patterns of colour in the weathered sandstone of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: interior of one of the rock-hewn tombs with niches for 3 sarcophagi, showing the vivid bands of coloured sandstone in the roof.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-11
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs, like this natural cave where some of the bands of colour are visible.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-10
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-09
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: the Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-08
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Wadi Musa, with coloured sandstone in the foreground and one of the Royal Tombs in the cliff on the right.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR662-07
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face. Some of these tombs have ziggurat-style bands of decoration.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-06
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-05
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: Nabataean tombs with "ziggurat" style facades, the much weathered sandstone showing bands of colour.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-04
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. In full sunshine, about 9 a.m.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-03
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: waterfowl on a partly frozen lake in Nymphenburg Park, with the snow-covered palace in the background. To be seen are Mute Swans, Greylag Geese, Canada Geese, Mallard and Coot.
Keywords: architecture, Schloss Nymphenburg, ducks, winter, cold, park

PMR661-08
Germany, Bavaria, Donauwörth: the Färbertörl, one of 38 towers originally part of the town wall, is today used for exhibitions.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval defences, Schwaben, moat

PMR661-07
Germany, Bavaria, Donauwörth: the Rieder Gate, the last surviving town gate, now home to a museum.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, mediaeval defences

PMR660-04
Canada, Vancouver BC: Victory Square Park and the Cenotaph, unveiled in April 1924.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-03
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout east with downtown skyscrapers, the highest still being built.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-02
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout north-east, with downtown skyscrapers, Hastings Street and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-01
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout of downtown skyscrapers, Burrard Inlet and North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR659-12
USA, Seattle WA: skyline with the Space Needle, from Kerry Park, Queen Anne Hill, with residence in the foreground.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-11
USA, Seattle WA: skyline with the Space Needle, from Kerry Park, Queen Anne Hill.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-08
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle showing the lights of the city and Container Port at dusk.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, city lights

PMR659-07
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle showing the lights of the city at dusk.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, city lights

PMR659-06
USA, Seattle WA: the Space Needle and International Fountain in the Seattle Center. built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-05
USA, Seattle WA: the Space Needle and International Fountain in the Seattle Center. built for Seattle's World Fair in 1962.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR659-04
USA, Seattle WA: Pier 57 with the Washington Mutual Tower and other downtown skyscrapers from the harbour cruise ship.
Keywords: panorama, city skyline, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR659-03
USA, Seattle WA: Pioneer Square, with the tops of Smith Tower and the Columbia Center visible over the trees.
Keywords: metropolis, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture

PMR659-02
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, Washington Mutual Tower, the Space Needle, Queen Anne Hill and Lake Union.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR659-01
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the Container Port, Duwamish River, Harbour Island, Vashon Island and Alaska Way.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings

PMR658-12
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, Seattle Aquarium, Alaska Way, the Space Needle and Magnolia.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

PMR658-11
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: the Empress Hotel, opened in 1908 by the Canadian Pacific Railway, has 460 rooms on offer.
Keywords: architecture, mansard roofs, hotels

PMR657-10
France, Périgord, Sarlat: picturesque old stone house in the historic centre of the town
Keywords: Architecture, Dordogne, national heritage, historic, mediaeval

PMR657-09
France, Périgord, Périgueux: the Romanesque church of St-Etienne-de-la-Cité, has two massive domes, the older one dating from ca. 1117.
Keywords: Architecture, national heritage, historic, religious institution, mediaeval, Dordogne

PMR657-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of Schlossplatz, with an old paddle-wheel steamer on the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR657-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR657-01
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR656-12
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100 and has an 82-metre well. The Sieger Tower (left) and Johannis Tower (right) with surrounding landscape. The respected Duchess Cosel was imprisoned here for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, fortifications, castle, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche - the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts) with, behind, the Carola Bridge and the Albert Bridge over the River Elbe, and on the far bank the Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Interior Ministry, built 1900-04.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), in all its glory, reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt. The dark stones are survivors from the original building.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, with some of the newly built burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Nymphenbad (Bath of the Nymphs), in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong, shows Italian influence.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Wallpavillon, supported by Atlantans and surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Kronentor (Crown Gate), surmounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-04
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semperoper (opera), built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with panther quadriga and statue of Dionysos over the portal.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrace with cruiseboat moorings and the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts), castle and cathedral in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR655-12
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Hotel Savoy, on the Avenida Sol, with a park in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR655-11
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces, which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Surmounting the terraces is a partially completed Temple of the Sun, abandoned for unknown reasons.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-10
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces (right), which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Manyaraki Square centre left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-09
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-08
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance. In this view the excellence of the construction techniques used by the Incas can be appreciated. The cylindrical protrusions were for pegging the roof.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR655-07
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-06
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Pisaqa, the lower part of the Inca Pisac complex, which was destroyed by the Spaniards. Built with unworked stone, unlike Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, so probably former dwelling houses.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-05
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
View of the "Sacred Valley", with the River Vilcanota (which becomes the Urubamba) and part of the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-04
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-03
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the River Urubamba (right), with the access road, Hiram Bingham Highway, serviced by buses, winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-02
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-01
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

"La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Baroque

PMR654-12
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

"La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century.
Keywords: High Andes, Baroque, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR654-11
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.
Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR654-10
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came.
Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR654-04
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
The Cathedral of San Marcos, in Plaza Colon, is built around an iron frame, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and was transported from Peru after a tidal wave destroyed all the churches in Arica.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, street scene, Catholic church, religious architecture, Columbus Square

PMR653-09
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: Iglesia de San Pedro, dating from 17th century, is said to be the second oldest church in the country.
Keywords: High Andes, Andean village, street scene, religious architecture, Catholic church

PMR650-10
Libya, Tripoli: palm trees in Green Square or Martyrs' Square with part of Tripoli Castle or Red Castle (Al Saraya al-Hamra) in the background.
Keywords: Maghreb, fort, fortress, street scene, architecture

PMR650-09
Libya, Tripoli: a banner showing Colonel Muammar Gaddafi exorting environmental awareness on his people, hanging from the wall of Tripoli Castle or Red Castle (Al-Saraya al-Hamra), built on the site of the Roman castrum.
Keywords: Maghreb, architecture, street scene

PMR650-08
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the south, showing the restored stone reliefs on the inside of the arches.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR650-07
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bronze statue of Emperor Septimius Severus, a native of Leptis Magna, who ruled the empire from 193 to 211 AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR650-06
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Roman mausoleum in front of the museum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR650-05
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the north-west, looking along the Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR650-04
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A row of stone column bases, with the re-erected columns on the top of the theatre cavea in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR650-03
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD.
A closer look at the columns backing the stage, all carefully reassembled from broken fragments.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR650-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD.
The left hand wing of the stage, with an inscription in Latin and Punic over the doorway.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR650-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

An impressive row of re-erected cipolin columns, mostly with capitals, part of the Post Scaenum Portico.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-12
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD.
View from the top centre of the Cavea with the sea in the background. The VIPs sat on the first four rows, in front of the stone barrier.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-11
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-10
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Via Trionfale (Cardo) with the Arch of Trajan and the Arch of Tiberius.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-09
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The steps and remaining columns at the front of the Chalcidium, facing on to the Via Trionfale (Cardo). Inside was a colonnaded portico and temple to Augustus and Venus. Built in the first century AD by Augustus. The Arch of Trajan stands on the right.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-08
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

One of two octagonal market halls with stone counters for trading wares.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-07
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A stone in the market, inscribed with linear measures:
top: Roman/Punic arm (51.5cm.)
middle: Roman/Alexandrine foot: (29.5cm.)
bottom: Greek/Ptolemaic arm (52.5cm.)
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR649-06
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Byzantine Gate on the Via Trionfale (Cardo) built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-05
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The ruins of the Temple of Liber Pater and the Temple of Roma and Augustus adjacent to the Old Forum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-04
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stele, standing in the Old Forum, originally with bronze inlaid lettering. An abbreviated translation in Punic appears at the bottom.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-03
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The remains of the Old Forum, enclosed by three temples on the left and a basilica on the right, with an Italian archeologist taking notes.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone column in the apse showing a Bachanalian figure mounted on a lion, which is standing on a vase.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR649-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone columns in the apse, with scenes ornamented with vines and bunches of grapes.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-12
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-11
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The New Forum of Septimius Severus, laid out during his reign (193-211 AD), originally surrounded by colonnaded porticoes, was ruined in the great earthquake of 365 AD.
One of the carved heads of Medusa which were mounted all round the interior of the Forum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-10
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The New Forum of Septimius Severus, laid out during his reign (193-211 AD), originally surrounded by colonnaded porticoes, was ruined in the great earthquake of 365 AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-09
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The outer wall of the New Forum of Septimius Severus which he laid out between 193 and 211 AD to replace the old forum.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR648-08
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Laconica (sweat bath) with columned surround in the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-07
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Natatio (swimming pool and entrance hall) in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. The Palaestra is visible in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-06
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The wall of the Frigidarium (the largest hall) of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR648-05
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The columned Palaestra in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-03
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. Details of the fluted Corinthian columns with pediment and the carved floral decoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR648-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. The Arch of Antoninus Pius is visible in the distance to the north-west along the Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR648-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The amphitheatre was built on a hillside about 3 kilometres from the centre, in the first century AD, and held about 16,000 spectators.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR647-12
Libya, Tripolitania, Abu Nijayn: the ruins of a Roman outpost of the "Limes Tripolitanus" stand isolated in the desert, after being dug out of the sand. General view of the scant remaining walls of the outpost.
Keywords: Maghreb, Bu Ngem, Abou Njam, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, Roman architecture, excavations

PMR647-11
Libya, Tripolitania, Abu Nijayn: the ruins of a Roman outpost of the "Limes Tripolitanus" stand isolated in the desert, after being dug out of the sand. The former entrance gate.
Keywords: Maghreb, excavations, Roman architecture, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren, Abou Njam, Bu Ngem

PMR647-10
Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813.
The squat, mud brick minaret of the mosque, seen through an archway. The town is a centre for the nomadic, Muslim Toubou community.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture

PMR647-09
Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813.
Entrance ramp to the fortress Quala át Turk, once the home of the Sultan of Fezzan, later a Turkish garrison.. It now houses a museum.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture

PMR647-08
Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813.
View of the 13th century Ottoman fortress Quala át Turk through a well preserved mud brick door arch.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture

PMR647-07
Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813.
A series of arches leading to a courtyard with the mosque and minaret of mud bricks.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber architecture, mud brick buildings, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR647-06
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Foundations of a stone building from Roman times.
Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR647-04
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Evidence of Roman influence - a wellhead of hewn stone and the lower walls of a stone building in the background.
Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR643-12
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). View through the gate tower to the medina, with ornamental parapet.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR643-11
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). View of the courtyard from the roof of a house in the medina, with the Jebel Acacus Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

PMR643-10
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). A courtyard in the medina with the top of the minaret of the nearby mosque visible.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR643-09
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). One of the narrow streets in the medina, lined with mud brick walls.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

PMR643-08
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The path up to the fortress, begun by the Ottoman and finished by the Italians ca. 1935.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

PMR643-07
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The abandoned mud brick medina dates back to the 12th century.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR643-06
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The modern outskirts of the town, with the peaks of the Jebel Acacus in the distance.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR643-05
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). A mud brick gateway with ornamental parapet, and beyond, the Turkish fortress.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR641-07
Libya: view of the surrounding barren landscape from a ruined Roman/Byzantine fortress standing on a hill at Gariyat.
Keywords: Roman architecture, castle, fortifications, fortress, Maghreb, Byzantine architecture

PMR641-03
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage.
Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR641-02
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

The headless statue of Flavius Tullus on a fountain at the corner of the Antonine Temple. He was the commissioner of the aqueduct which supplied the city with its water.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

PMR641-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

An example of the inspired stone carving on a piece of fallen masonry, with the capital of a Corinthian column behind.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

PMR640-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR640-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The impressive Baroque facade of St. Mary's, the former monastery church, now the parish church.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, religious architecture, Baroque architecture

PMR640-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The Baroque building reflected in the water was completed in 1741, and is now used by the municipality.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Baroque architecture, park

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