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Aircraft (18 files)

PMR-D13219
Germany, Berlin, Schonefeld: D-ETHK Wega Industria Aeronautica 'FG' (c/n 426/1831) (built/imported by HK Aircraft GmbH) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1998).
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D13184
France, Paris, Le Bourget: (Unregistered) Albatros replica of glider, built and flown by J.M. Lebris, claiming to have made the first manned flight in 1856, at the 42nd Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1997.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, glider

PMR-D11118
Germany, Bavaria, Schleissheim: D-EBCQ Brunswick LF-1 Zaunkoenig (c/n V-2) built by the students of Brunswick University, in Deut...
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane, veteran, vintage

PMR-D10171
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hannover: D-FEHD Messerschmitt Me.109G-6 rebuilt from Hispano HA-1112-M1L Buchon with Swedish-built DB605 engine (c/n 213) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1982).
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, airliner, warbird

PMR-D10150
France, Paris, Le Bourget: YR-IKA IAR YAK-52 (c/n 811413) (licence built) at the 34th Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1981, Le Bourget.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, trainer

PMR-D10073
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hannover: SP-SAP PZL-Swidnik SM-2 (licence-built Mil Mi-2) (c/n 202016) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1980).
Keywords: aircraft, rotorcraft, helicopter, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D10069
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hannover: Mock-up of PZL-Swidnik Taurus (licence-built Mil Mi-2) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1980).
Keywords: aircraft, rotorcraft, helicopter, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D10060
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hannover: SP-PKA PZL-Mielec M.20 Mewa (licence-built Seneca II) (c/n AHPO-01) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1980).
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D9488
France, Paris, Le Bourget: YR-ELA IAR-316B Alouette III (c/n 1845) (licence-built) at the 33rd Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1979, Le Bourget.
Keywords: aircraft, crop-sprayer, agriculural, helicopter, rotorcraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9223
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Hispano Aviacion HA-1109 (licence-built Messerschmitt Bf.109G) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR013K-36
Germany, Berlin: Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (International Air Show), Schönefeld Airport, Berlin, June 2000: F-GSTC Airbus A.300B4-608ST Beluga (Guppy) (c/n 765) specially built for transporting Airbus wings and fuselages between factories.
Keywords: aeroplane, aviation, airplane, airliner, aircraft

PMR008K-13
Romania, Bucharest, Baneasa Aircraft Museum: "1" Romanian built IAR.80 fighter(replica) of Romania Muzeul Aviatiei.
Keywords: veteran, vintage, aircraft, aviation

PMR008K-12
Romania, Bucharest, Baneasa Aircraft Museum: "1" Romanian built IAR.80 fighter(replica) of Romania Muzeul Aviatiei.
Keywords: veteran, vintage, aircraft, aviation

PMR008K-08
Romania, Bucharest, Baneasa Aircraft Museum: "1" Romanian built IAR.80 fighter(replica) of Romania Muzeul Aviatiei.
Keywords: veteran, vintage, aircraft, aviation

PMR005K-21
Germany, Berlin: Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (International Air Show), Schönefeld Airport, Berlin, June 1998: F-GSTC Airbus A.300B4-608ST Beluga (Guppy) (c/n 765) specially built to transport wings and fuselages of Airbus aircraft between factories.
Keywords: aeroplane, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR213-08
France, Paris, Le Bourget: 36e Salon Internationale de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace: YR-SPZ IAR-330 (licence-built AS.330 Puma) (c/n 5600).
Keywords: aircraft, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, air show, exhibition

PMR-D3238
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim - Fly-in (Flugtag) 4-5th July 2015.
D-EEXE (c/n 148) Heliopolis Gomhouria Mk. 6 (licence-built Bücker Bü-181)
Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, air show, fly-in, Flugtag, Oberschleissheim

PMR119K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: part of the aircraft collection of the Deutsches Museum in the historic hangar, built 1912-19.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

Hong Kong pictures 1958 (2 files)

PMR.HK-38
Hong Kong 1958: view of Repulse Bay and beach with some of the recently-built hotels.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-15
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria with airport runway, built out into the bay, in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (2,123 files)

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

PMR080-11
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

PMR080-04
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

PMR080-01
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

PMR075-10
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

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

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

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

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

PMR063-08
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: cannon guarding the Castle of Good Hope, built 1666, with Table Mountain behind
Keywords: union flag, gardens, flowerbeds, historic, colourful, fortifications, defence

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

PMR049-02
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

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

PMR-D12259
England, Kent, Dover: P&O Ferry "Spirit of France", gross tonnage 47,592 gt., built in 2012, arriving after Channel crossing, with the white cliffs of Dover behind.
Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport

PMR-D12258
England, Kent, Dover: DFDS Ferry "Dunkerque Seaway", gross tonnage 35,923 gt., built in year 2005, arriving after Channel crossing, with the white cliffs of Dover behind.
Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport

PMR-D12256
England, Kent, Dover: P&O Ferry "Spirit of France", gross tonnage 47,592 gt., built in 2012, arriving after Channel crossing.
Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport

PMR-D12255
England, Kent, Dover: Ferry "Isle of Inisheer" of Irish Ferries, gross tonnage 22,152 gt., built in year 2000, leaving on Channel crossing.
Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport

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-D12053
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12052
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12048
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12047
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: path from the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12041
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D11986
Greece, Island of Chalki: newer dwellings, built higher up the slope above the town.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, houses, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D11967
Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The main gate leads to this shady courtyard.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox

PMR-D11966
Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The church and courtyard.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox

PMR-D11965
Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. Cells for future brothers?
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox

PMR-D11964
Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk. The defence- and watchtower, and adjacent church.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox

PMR-D11963
Greece, Island of Tilos: newly renovated monastery of Agios Panteleimonos which is built against the cliff and is home to just one monk.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, isolated, Orthodox

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D11792
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Peenemünde on the Island of Usedom: 45-metre sailing schooner "Weiße Düne", built in the Netherlands in 1909. Named "Klara Katharina" she sank in 1941, but was salvaged and re-equipped.
Keywords: maritime, rigging, sailing boat, sailing ship, veteran

PMR-D11791
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Peenemünde on the Island of Usedom: 45-metre sailing schooner "Weiße Düne", built in the Netherlands in 1909. Named "Klara Katharina" she sank in 1941, but was salvaged and re-equipped.
Keywords: maritime, rigging, sailing boat, sailing ship, veteran

PMR-D11790
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Peenemünde on the Island of Usedom: ex-Soviet submarine U461 of the NATO reporting class "Juliett", built in the early 1960s. Diesel-powered, and capable of launching four nuclear cruise missiles, it is now a museum.
Keywords: maritime, navy, Russian, threat, U-boat

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-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-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-D11462
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of the two peaks in the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress), the "Castel a Mare" and "Castel a Terra", with the classical church of St. George, built by the British, in the centre.
Keywords: bastion, fortifications, Ionian Islands, picturesque, Venetian

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-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-D6554
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt.
Keywords: botanic, colourful, culture, gardens, heritage, historic, landscape, monument, park , picturesque

PMR-D11254
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Oludeniz: ruins of a long abandoned Greek village on an island in Gemiler Bay.
Keywords: 1922 emigration, deserted, desolate, houses, isolated, stone-built

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-D11247
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Abora IV - replica of an ancient Egyptian ship built entirely of totora reed and wood by German archeologist Dominique Goerlitz who built the ship himself according to old Egyptian paintings.
Keywords: Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, Kon-tiki, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

pMR-D11239
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: the mediaeval crusader castle with swallowtail castellations on its well preserved walls was built for the Order of the Knights of St. John on the site of the ancient Lycian town of Simena. It dominates the present Turkish village of Kalekoy which can only be reached by boat or on foot.
Keywords: castle, culture, defence, fortifications, fortress, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D3672
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A flowering Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park.
Keywords: ancient, Asian, botanical, flowering tree, Han, historic, Lingqu, Middle Kingdom, national heritage, photogenic, picturesque, UNESCO, waterways

PMR-D3670
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. Flowers of the Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu

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-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-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-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-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-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

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-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-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-D9992
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9973
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9958
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Caloura: swimming pool, built into a breakwater, adjacent to the harbour.
Keywords: bathing, recreation, sunbathing

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-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-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-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-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-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-D9102
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the sailing ship ARA Presidente Sarmiento was built in 1898 as a training ship for the Argentinian Navy (Armada). She retired from seagoing service in 1938, but continued to sail Argentine rivers until 1961, since when she has been a stationary museum, moored in Puerto Madero.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, maritime, historic, heritage, veteran, vintage

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-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-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-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-D9040
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: wreck of the St. Christopher in the harbour. She was built as a class ATR-1 rescue tug in the USA, and served with the British Navy during the war as HMS Justice (W140). In 1957, now named St. Christopher, she was beached in the harbour and abandoned after suffering engine troubles.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America

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-D8714
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8713
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8712
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8711
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. Details of the wooden construction can be seen in the gallery running round the church under the roof.
Keywords: South America, heritage, traditional, picturesque, Latin America, culture, timber

PMR-D8710
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave and altar from the gallery.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8709
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the simple wooden altar.
Keywords: South America, heritage, traditional, picturesque, Latin America, culture, timber

PMR-D8708
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave with columns painted to look like marble.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D8446
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with the ancient fortified castle built by the Venetians in 1290 on a rocky outcrop, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, taverna

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-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-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-D8306
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Keywords: port, culture, crenellations, fortress, historic, heritage, colourful, picturesque, boats, yachts, marina, holiday resort, harbour

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D8212
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 the foreground the broken coastline, a feeding place for migrating wading birds.
Keywords: Scandinavia, unspoilt, conservation, countryside, ecology, biotope, nature, beacon

PMR-D8208
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 the foreground, some of the natural flora.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, beacon, plants

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-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-D8188
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Mexican sail training barque, Cuauhtémoc, named after the last Aztec emperor, in Bergen for the "Tall Ships" race. She was built in 1982 in Bilbao, and has a displacement of 1800 tons.
Keywords: Scandinavia, vessel, boat, picturesque, historic, heritage, mercantile, port

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D8030
Sweden, Gothenburg: some of the vessels preserved in the Maritime Museum, including the lightship (built in 1915), and fireboat, "Flodsprutan II" (built in 1931).
Keywords: Scandinavia, historic, shipping, service vessels

PMR-D8029
Sweden, Gothenburg: the four-masted barque, "Viking", built in 1906 by Burmeister & Wain as a sail-training ship, is now used as an hotel. View from the top of the Lilla Bommen building (86 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, sailing ship, tall ships, historic

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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-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-D7662
Morocco, Asilah: the sea wall built by the Portuguese in the15th century protects the town from the Atlantic swell as well as hostile invaders. On the left is the Torre de Menagem (Kamra Tower). View from the beach in late afternoon.
Keywords: Africa, fortifications, historic, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7660
Morocco, Asilah: ancient bastions built by the Portuguese in the15th century protect the town from the Atlantic swell. View from the beach in late afternoon.
Keywords: Africa, historic, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

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-D7625
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The main street.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7624
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Minaret of a mosque, converted from a Portuguese lighthouse in the 19th century.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7623
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Minaret of a mosque, converted from a Portuguese lighthouse in the 19th century.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7622
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The vaulted cistern was built in 1514 as part of the original Portuguese citadel for use as a grain store or arsenal, but converted around 1541 to a water cistern, holding 5,000 tonnes of water. The Manueline-style vaults are supported by 25 pillars. The cistern was used in the shooting of the film "Othello" by Orson Welles.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7621
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The vaulted cistern was built in 1514 as part of the original Portuguese citadel for use as a grain store or arsenal, but converted around 1541 to a water cistern, holding 5,000 tonnes of water. The Manueline-style vaults are supported by 25 pillars. The cistern was used in the shooting of the film "Othello" by Orson Welles.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7620
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The vaulted cistern was built in 1514 as part of the original Portuguese citadel for use as a grain store or arsenal, but converted around 1541 to a water cistern, holding 5,000 tonnes of water. The Manueline-style vaults are supported by 25 pillars. The cistern was used in the shooting of the film "Othello" by Orson Welles.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7619
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
One of the cast-iron cannons, slowly rusting away, with the tower of the old Catholic church on the right.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7618
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
View from the Angel Bastion, showing the 8-metre high walls.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7617
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
View from the Angel Bastion with cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7616
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Part of the peripheral walkway round the city walls, which are about 8 metres high and 10 metres thick on average, from the Angel Bastion.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

PMR-D7615
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
The Angel Bastion in the west is a sea defence.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, culture, fortifications, fortress, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, UNESCO

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-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-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-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-D7444
Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. A stone lion reminds visitors that lions were still to be found in the surrounding mountains at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, monument, sculpture

PMR-D7443
Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. A stone lion reminds visitors that lions were still to be found in the surrounding mountains at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, sculpture, monument, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7442
Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. The landscaped central park is surrounded by modern shops and cafes.
Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, High Atlas, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, desirable residences

PMR-D7441
Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. The landscaped central park is surrounded by modern shops and cafes.
Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, desirable residences, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7439
Morocco, Fez: Bab el-Mahrouk, the principal western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in the 12th century. Outside the gate, market stalls are usually to be found.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7438
Morocco, Fez: Bab Boujeloud, the western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in 1913. It is conveniently situated for the bus and taxi terminals and tourist hotels.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7437
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7436
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7435
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7434
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

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-D7400
Morocco, Moulay-Idriss: the original town was largely built with stones taken from the nearby Roman city of Volubilis. It grew up around the mausoleum of Idriss I, founder of the first arab dynasty in Morocco, which is a magnet for pilgrims.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, panorama, hill-town, Maghreb

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-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-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-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-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-D6857
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbach bei Bad Tölz: parish church with onion dome, built 1671-6.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn, churchtower, woods

PMR-D6856
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbach bei Bad Tölz: parish church with onion dome, built 1671-6.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn, churchtower, woods

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-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-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-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-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-D6642
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Harland and Wolff's shipyard with the two gantry cranes, Samson and Goliath, built in 1974 and 1969 respectively and which can lift 750 tons, and which have long been a landmark in Belfast. The "Titanic" was built in their shipyard.
Keywords: historic, shipbuilding, dry dock, engineering, launch, construction

PMR-D6635
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. The baronial castle from across the lake.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, manor house, mansion, stately home

PMR-D6634
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. Castlewellan Lake and pathway.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, Rosebay Willowherb, Fireweed, walking

PMR-D6633
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. The Mountain Lake on Slievenaslat on the estate.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, reflections

PMR-D6632
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. View from Slievenaslat (272 metres) on the estate.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, autumn, countryside, nature, biotope

PMR-D6631
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. Horse-riding on Slievenaslat on the estate.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, Rosebay Willowherb, Fireweed

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-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-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-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-D6557
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: the Triton Lake with its silver winged horses, which form part of the family coat of arms.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6556
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a magnificent landscaped view of Sugarloaf Mountain from the end of the estate.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6555
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Grotto in the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6553
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the Japanese Garden, created in a dell in 1908 by the 8th Viscount Powerscourt.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6552
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: Pepperpot Tower amid a diverse range of foliage.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, trees

PMR-D6551
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: cannons on the castellated parapet of Pepperpot Tower.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6550
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view from the Pepperpot Tower showing a diverse range of trees. Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

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-D6548
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: elaborate wrought iron gates to the garden with the mansion in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6547
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a colourful flower bed in the top walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6546
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the house and flowerbeds from the top walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6545
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: colourful memorial to Lady Julia, daughter of the 2nd Earl of Leicester, by her son.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6544
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a colourful herbacious border in the walled garden.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape, botanic

PMR-D6543
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a diversity of foliage trees reflected in the Dolphin Pool.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6542
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: mature trees in the 64-square-kilometre estate.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6541
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view of the mansion and terraces from the Triton Lake.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6540
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view down the valley from the top terrace with the Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D6176
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, built in 14th century to provide a mill stream.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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-D5823
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing its full extent and the rocky spur on which it was built.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5822
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5821
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5819
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and part of the natural rock spur, on which it is built, of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5803
Oman, Muscat: the newly-restored Mirani Fort , built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to defend the harbour.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5802
Oman, Muscat: minaret of the blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

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-D5797
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: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5796
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: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

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-D5743
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Plants and palm trees in the well-tended gardens, with the keep in the background.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5742
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. The keep, flying the Turkish flag.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5741
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View of the fortifications from the keep.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5738
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. View along the defence walls, with a display of wine amphorae under the red roof.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5737
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
View of the keep and castle gardens from the walls.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5735
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. Gardens in the enclosed courtyard.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5733
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Red fishing boat, moored on the quayside, in the foreground.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

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-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-D5636
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. View of the orchestra, proscenium and scene building from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5635
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. The orchestra, with part of the seating terraces.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5634
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. The proscenium, which would have originally been covered with wooden boards.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5633
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. Part of the reconstructed, ornately carved, scene building, which stood two storeys high.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5632
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. View from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5531
Greece, Island of Santorini: some of the old cave dwellings, built into the cliffside near Finikia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5514
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. View of the remaining facade.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5513
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5512
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5511
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5510
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: a row of old red-roofed windmills in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5509
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. The dazzling white houses crowd the hill below.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5508
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: a row of old red-roofed windmills in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5507
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. An old windmill with red roof stands in the foreground.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5506
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: a typical steep street in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, blue-white

PMR-D5504
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: entrance to a house in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, blue-white

PMR-D5503
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. A blue and white Orthodox church stands adjacent to the ruins.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5502
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. A blue and white Orthodox church stands adjacent to the ruins.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

PMR-D5501
Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. A blue and white Orthodox church stands adjacent to the ruins.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

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-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-D5458
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

PMR-D5457
Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum.
Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D4616
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. A valuable collection of standing Buddhas from different periods.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4615
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Head of Devata, sandstone, Angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century?
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4614
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Figure opposite the entrance is a Garuda, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4613
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. The gallery surrounding the courtyard also houses interesting exhibits.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4612
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Carved sandstone fronton depicting the combat between Bhima and Duryodhana.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4611
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Wrestling Apes, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4610
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Standing figure, sandstone.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4609
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Buddha figure, sandstone, pre-Angkorian period, Phnom Da style, 6th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4608
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of standing figures.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits, archeology, ancient

PMR-D4607
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Portrait of George Groslier, designer of the National Museum, founder of the School of Fine Arts, and curator and protector of Khmer art.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4606
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4605
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4604
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of seated Buddhas.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

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-D4602
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20, with flamboyant Flame-of-the-Forest tree.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta

PMR-D4601
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20, viewed from the adjoining park with its guardian figures.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta

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

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-D4192
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4191
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4190
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4181
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). The "Italian Tower" (left), the "French Tower" (right), and the "English Tower" (centre).
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4180
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum).
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4178
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). The "English Tower" on the left.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

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-D4174
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): the German Tower in St. Peter's Castle, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum).
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4172
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): Greek family gravestone, displayed in the castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum).
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4169
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): the Spanish or Snake Tower in St. Peter's Castle, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum).
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4166
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View from the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4163
Turkey, Province of Mugla, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum).
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium, defence, Aegean, Bahriyeli C, marine, cruising

PMR-D4105
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4104
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4103
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of Bozzukale Bay from Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship

PMR-D4102
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of Bozzukale Bay from Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D2783
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
View of the reconstructed units and perimeter wall from above.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2782
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
The largest unit (chief's house ?) has additional internal supports for the roof.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2781
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick
General view of the site and car park from the north-west..
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2780
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Entrance to the village was through this narrow opening in the perimeter wall.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2779
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Newly started excavations at the top end of the site.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2778
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Specially shaped stones for grinding grain (?).
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2777
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
The lowest level of the excavations, known as "Zone A".
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2776
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Remains of several units in situ, with a larger one behind.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2775
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Partially completed unit of a type which may have been used for storage.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2774
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
"Cross section" of a dwelling showing the method of construction and wood/mud roof.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2773
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Four dwellings in various stages of completion.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2772
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Part of the reconstructed enclosure wall with two dwellings.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2771
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Three of the accurately reconstructed dwellings.
in the archeological park.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

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-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-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-D0947
Myanmar, Bagan: Mingala Zedi Paya, built in 1284, in the reign of King Narathihapate.
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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D0636
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a close view of the roof gables of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0635
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the striking Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0612
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. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0606
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. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0605
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. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0604
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. "Young pioneers" on a school visit, practising Lao dancing.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0603
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. Some of the "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0602
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. The head of a giant reclining Buddha.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, 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-D0600
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. Many of the visiting "young pioneers" have digital cameras.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0599
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. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: Capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0598
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. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0597
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. Two "young pioneers" on a school visit.
Keywords: capital city, pretty girls, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0596
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. Three young aspiring models.
Keywords: capital city, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, pretty girls

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-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-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-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-D0395
Greece, Island of Samos: Eupalinos Tunnel, built in Polykrates' time (530 BC) to carry water 1036 m. through the Kas mountain.
Keywords: Dodecanese, aqueduct, subterranean, tunnel-boring, engineering feat, historic, Hellenic, Greek Islands

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-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-D0286
Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: the original Ishtar Gate, the eighth gate to inner Babylon, built to the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar in about 575 BC. A copy stands in its place in present-day Iraq.
Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR345-04
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

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

PMR333-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Siemens AG, high security Defence Electronics Division at Unterschleissheim, built 1986.
Keywords: München, architecture, offices, antennae

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

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

PMR331-09
Sweden, Stockholm: full-rigged sailing ship "af Chapman" built in 1887 by the Whitehaven Shipbuilding Company, moored off Skepps Island, is used as a youth hostel. Her original name was "Dunboyne" then "G.D. Kennedy" and she made several trips round the world as a training ship until 1934.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, capital city, 3-master, veteran, vintage

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

PMR330-02
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

PMR329-11
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

PMR329-08
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

PMR329-05
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

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

PMR326-11
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures. The fountain is one of the "Ménager" (i.e. economic - they are "hollow") Fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR326-10
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the small Marly Palace, built to accommodate guests, viewed from the top of the Marly Cascade, or Golden Hill Cascade, which is adorned with statues of mythological figures.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, fountains, waterplay, statues, gardens, park, grounds, Peterhof

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

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

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

PMR322-04
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

PMR322-01
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

PMR321-12
USSR, Leningrad: shooting a film (peasants ' revolt?) in the Peter and Paul Fortress, with horse-drawn carriages. On the right is Peter the Great's Boathouse, built in 1762-66, where he learnt the art of navigation.
Keywords: culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, St. Petersburg, acting, film scene

PMR321-11
USSR, Leningrad: shooting a film (peasants ' revolt?) in the Peter and Paul Fortress, using smoke canisters. On the right is Peter the Great's Boathouse, built in1762-66, where he learnt the art of navigation.
Keywords: culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, St. Petersburg, acting, film scene

PMR321-06
USSR, Novgorod: bridge over the River Volkhov, with Kremlin walls, domes and belltower of St. Sophia's Cathedral, built in 1045-50 by Kiev architects.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, landscape, skyline

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

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

PMR320-06
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

PMR319-10
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

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

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

PMR315-02
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

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

PMR310-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: view of Essing and the town gate from the wooden bridge over the River Altmühl, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

PMR310-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: Bridge over the river in the Altmühl Valley at Essing, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

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

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

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

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.

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

PMR297-08
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: rowing on the ornamental lake in the palace grounds.
Keywords: country idyll, rural, greenery, boating, summer idyll, relaxing, quiet, peacful

PMR297-07
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: sandstone bridge over the ornamental lake in the palace grounds, with reflections.
Keywords: peaceful, greenery, rural, boating, rowing, quiet, relaxing, woods, trees

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

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

PMR291-03
Turkey: newly built (1989) "Club Skandinavia" holiday complex, not far from Silifke.
Keywords: landscape, hills, Mediterranean, coast, bay, beach, hotel

PMR291-01
Turkey, Anamur: this imposing fortress, Mamure Castle, sited on a spit of land jutting into the sea, was originally built by the Romans in the 4th century AD and was one of the last strongholds of the Crusaders until 1221 when it fell to the Seljuk Turks who extended it to its present size.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, castle, impregnable, crenellations

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

PMR288-01
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Oxide-stained chalk deposits built up over the ages by the "Red Spring".
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

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

PMR286-12
Turkey, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View of the promenade and moored boats.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium

PMR286-11
Turkey, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View from the far side of the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium

PMR286-09
Turkey, Bodrum (formerly Halikarnassos): castle of St. Peter, built by crusading knights of the Order of St. John in 1402, using stones from the tomb of Mausolus (=mausoleum). View from the far side of the harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quay, jetty, yachts, pleasure craft, fortifications, historic, culture, Petronium

PMR286-01
Turkey, Miletus: recently restored Ionic stoa, built 41-54 AD in the time of Emperor Claudius (flooded).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR283-10
Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, View of the interior: the low stone walls are the remains of a Byzantine church built inside the temple. On the podium stood a colossal figure of a god, enabled to "speak" by means of a secret passage to the head.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, oracle

PMR283-02
Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, formerly completely sheathed in marble.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-12
Turkey, Pergamon: foundations of the Great Altar, dedicated to Zeus and Athena, built by Eumenes II to commemorate his victory over the Gauls (190 BC). The altar (35 x 33 metres) was excavated between 1878 and 1886 and now forms the centrepiece of the Pergamon Museum on the Museum Island in Berlin.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR282-11
Turkey, Pergamon: remaining wall of the ancient library, built by Eumenes II, which once held 200,000 scrolls. Transferred to Egypt in 41 BC after the burning of the library at Alexandria.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR282-08
Turkey, Pergamon: view of the re-erected columns and pediment of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-07
Turkey, Pergamon: columns of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD, with columns of the eastern stoa in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-06
Turkey, Pergamon: columns of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR281-11
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. Modern version of the wooden horse standing outside the entrance to the site.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

PMR281-10
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. Sanctuary belonging to Troy VIII close to the west gate (since walled up) where the 'wooden horse' would have been dragged into the city.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

PMR281-09
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. City wall belonging to Troy VI (1900-1200 BC).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

PMR281-08
Turkey, Troy: the site consists of 9 cities (Troy I - Troy IX), built one upon the other, the oldest dating from 3200 BC. Fragments of columns, with the remains of the small Roman theatre in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Truva

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

PMR280-07
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

PMR280-02
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

PMR279-07
England, Norfolk: eastern fomal gardens of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, grounds, flowerbeds, herbacious border, colourful, park, topiary, vista

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

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

PMR278-01
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

PMR275-05
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: replica of a vintage bus leaving the French Showcase. In the background is a one-tenth scale model of the Eiffel Tower built from original plans.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

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

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

PMR267-09
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: wall built with glass bottles, on the corner of Margaret Street and Angela Street.
Keywords: unusual, colourful, economical, curiosity

PMR266-10
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: wall built with glass bottles, on the corner of Margaret Street and Angela Street.
Keywords: unusual, colourful, economical, curiosity

PMR266-09
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: wall built with glass bottles, on the corner of Margaret Street and Angela Street.
Keywords: unusual, colourful, economical, curiosity

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

PMR263-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the Roman amphitheatre, built about 100 AD, could accommodate over 25,000 spectators.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, 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

PMR260-03
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

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

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

PMR254-09
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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR237-06
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

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

PMR234-01
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

PMR233-01
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

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

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

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

PMR226-01
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

PMR225-02
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

PMR224-08
Greece, Delphi: Treasure House of the Athenians, built about 480 BC, commemorates the Greek victory over the Persians at Marathon in 490 BC.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations

PMR221-09
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: the Kaiserturm (Emperor's Tower), central strongpoint of the fortress, built in 1522.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

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

PMR217-06
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

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

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

PMR211-06
Israel, Akko: fishermen with nets on the jetty. Behind, the minaret and dome of the Isnan Basha Mosque (built 1806).
Keywords: harbour, port, fishing boats, jetty, quayside, colourful, picturesque, Acre

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

PMR210-06
Israel, Jerusalem: El-Aqsa Mosque shares the temple hill with the Dome of the Rock. Its 7 aisles can accommodate 5000 worshippers. It was built between 705 and 715 AD by Kalid Al-Walid, but rebuilt in 1035 after an earthquake.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR210-03
Israel, Jerusalem: entrance to the holy ground on which the Dome of the Rock is built, is through this arched portal.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, mosque

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

PMR209-08
Israel, Herodion: a hilltop fortress near Bethlehem built by Herod the Great in 39 BC as a retreat and mausoleum. View from a distance - the excavations are hidden in the concave hilltop.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, fortifications, defence, picturesque, archeology, ruin, excavations

PMR209-06
Israel, Herodion: a hilltop fortress near Bethlehem built by Herod the Great in 39 BC as a retreat and mausoleum. View of the Hills of Judea from the top, with many newly planted olive trees in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, fortifications, defence, picturesque, archeology, ruin, excavations, landscape

PMR209-04
Israel, Herodion: a hilltop fortress near Bethlehem built by Herod the Great in 39 BC as a retreat and mausoleum. In the foreground is the Great Hall of the palace, with the baths complex behind.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, fortifications, defence, picturesque, archeology, ruin, excavations

PMR208-08
Israel, Jerusalem: the windmill, built (1857) by, and dedicated to, Sir Moses Montefiore, a benefactor of the city and founder of the Yemin Moshe quarter.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR208-06
Israel, Jerusalem: the Church of All Nations and the Russian Church of Mary Magdalene, built in 1888 for Tsar Alexander III. In the foreground is Qidron Valley.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR207-02
Israel, Jerusalem: the city wall on the west side, with the Citadel and David's Tower, Present-day city wall and gates were built by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1537-41.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR207-01
Israel, Jerusalem: Church of the Dormition (built 1898) on Mount Zion marks the spot where the Virgin Mary died. A Christian graveyard in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR205-02
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Northern Palace of Herod the Great: the circular middle terrace as seen from the upper terrace. A Roman siege camp site is visible in the background.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR205-01
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Northern Palace of Herod the Great: part of a row of columns on the lower terrace.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-12
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. View from the lookout tower: stone quarry in the foreground, storerooms on the left, and the Dead Sea in the background.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-11
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. The synagogue, from Herod's time, the oldest synagogue so far discovered.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-10
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Earth Ramp built by the Romans prior to storming the fortress. The site of the Roman siege camps (X Legion) are clearly to be seen.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-09
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Washroom for visitors to the Western Palace of Herod. In the background: the swimming pool and a smaller royal residence.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-08
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Pathway leading up to the Western Gate from Wadi Masada.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-07
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Herodian swimming pool with steps leading down. Formerly lined with waterproof mortar. Everything above the black line has been reconstructed, below it is original.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-06
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Columbarium, a round Herodian building with niches for the deposit of ashes of non-Jewish members of the garrison.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-05
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. A casemate in the curtain wall on the edge of a sheer drop; built by Herod the Great but later used as a dwelling by Byzantines and Jews.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-04
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. View of the snake path, cable car and car park, with the Dead Sea in the background. On the left, site of one of the Roman siege camps.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR203-11
Israel, Negev Desert, Be'er Sheva: the centre, with the newly built (1985) Bank Hapoalim building. Be'er Sheva is the principal city of the Negev Desert region.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, Beersheba

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D3676
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Dual colour hibiscus bush in the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu

PMR-D3675
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, used to show visitors around, with the weir in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3674
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punts are used to show visitors round.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3673
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. The original weir, to maintain the water level.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu

PMR-D3671
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, on a leafy backwater in the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3669
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details.
One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu

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-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-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-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-D3457
Germany, Saxony, Colditz Castle: glider, built in an attic space by prisoners of OFLAG IV-C bent on escaping before the end of the war. However the war ended before it could be put to use.
Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany

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-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-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-D3367
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3366
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. View along the Elbe Valley towards the Czech Republic.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3365
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3364
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3363
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3362
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

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-D3316
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): steamship "Dresden", built in 1926, passing Königstein on the River Elbe, with the Lilienstein massif on the horizon.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, historic, paddle steamer, veteran, vintage, old-timer, countryside, panorama, landscape

PMR-D3315
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): steamship "Dresden", built in 1926, seen on the Elbe from Königstein Fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, historic, paddle steamer, veteran, vintage, old-timer

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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

PMR197-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Raisting: one of the dish-antenna-receivers of radio/TV transmissions via Intelsat, at Raisting, on the north fringe of the Alps, surrounded by fields of maize. Built by Siemens and M.A.N.
Keywords: electrical, electronic, engineering, radio signals, space, satellite

PMR197-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Raisting: three of the dish-antenna-receivers of radio/TV transmissions via Intelsat, at Raisting, on the north fringe of the Alps. The oldest of the six antennae is covered by a radome, later no longer necessary. Built by Siemens and M.A.N.
Keywords: electrical, electronic, engineering, radio signals, space, satellite

PMR197-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Raisting: three of the dish-antenna-receivers of radio/TV transmissions via Intelsat, at Raisting, on the north fringe of the Alps. Built by Siemens and M.A.N.
Keywords: electrical, electronic, engineering, radio signals, space, satellite

PMR196-08
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: the law courts, built in the late 19th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, colourful

PMR196-06
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

PMR196-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The Gothic south porch and main entrance (Ca. 1300), St. Nicholas Chapel, and the twin west towers. Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The Gothic south porch and main entrance (Ca. 1300), St. Nicholas Chapel, and the twin west towers.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, Rheinland Pfalz

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

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

PMR192-10
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

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

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

PMR186-11
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR162-04
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Desert View Watchtower, overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert, built by traditional Indian methods and decorated internally by Hopi Indian artists.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-01
U.S.A., Arizona: Hoover Dam, on the Colorado River; at 726 feet high, one of the highest ever built.
Keywords: spectacular, hydro power, ecology, electricity generation, engineering feat

PMR147-04
Romania, Constanta: the Casino, built between the wars, in art nouveau style, stands on the promenade overlooking the Black Sea. The architects were Daniel Renard and Petre Antonescu.
Keywords: holidays, bathing, swimming, paddling, sunbathing, sandy, sunshine, seaside

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

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

PMR143-07
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

PMR143-05
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

PMR143-02
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

PMR142-10
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: view of the outer and middle fortifications built during the time of the Turkish occupation (1837) using forced local labour. Adjacent to the famous Rocks of Belogradcik.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik, fortress

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

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

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

PMR131-03
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

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

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

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

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

PMR122-06
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

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

PMR120-04
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

PMR120-02
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

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

PMR119-06
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

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

PMR118-01
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

PMR117-10
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

PMR117-03
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

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

PMR114-08
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: La Scala Opera House (Theatro alla Scala), built 1776-8.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, famous, Milano, stage, music, ballet

PMR114-05
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

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

PMR113-01
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

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

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

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

PMR106-03
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

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

PMR105-02
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

PMR104-02
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). 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

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

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

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

PMR090-05
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. With a modern sculpture and pool in the foreground.
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

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

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

PMR089-07
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

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

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, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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 westwith 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, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

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-D2624
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 Khaqani Garden, named after the 12th century poet, is a popular meeting place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, Azari men, pensioners

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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

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

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

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D1993
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1992
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD, at one of the crossing points.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1989
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1988
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1987
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD. Crag Lough in the background.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1986
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

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-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-D1834
Edinburgh: "Wylam Dilly", steam locomotive built about 1820, in National Museum of Scotland.
Keywords: railway, train, machine, mechanical, technology, steam power, vintage, historic

PMR147K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Freystadt: Baroque pilgrimage church of Maria Hilf, built 1700-10 by Giovanni Viscardi.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

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-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

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-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-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

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-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

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

PMR689-08
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

PMR689-02
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

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

PMR485-07
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

PMR485-01
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

PMR484-04
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

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

PMR477-02
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the castle of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, reflected in the waters of the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR476-11
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the palace of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, where Agnes Bernauer, a barber's daughter, was imprisoned before being drowned, for the crime of marrying the son of Duke Ernst in 1435.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

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

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

PMR473-03
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

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

PMR472-08
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

PMR472-05
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

PMR472-01
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

PMR471-08
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

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

PMR469-06
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

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

PMR468-07
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

PMR468-01
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Piata Republicii, with Baroque Roman Catholic Cathedral, built 1726-33.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt

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

PMR467-01
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

PMR466-10
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

PMR466-01
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

PMR465-05
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

PMR465-01
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

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

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

PMR462-02
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

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

PMR461-06
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

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

PMR512-02
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

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

PMR509-04
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 Lake Forggen from the castle, with figure of the Virgin and Child in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, sculpture, statue, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR509-03
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 the Tegelberg. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR509-02
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 Marienbrucke (Maria's Bridge). Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR504-08
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the remains of one of the west-facing rooms, built into the rock, with part of the coastal plain in the background.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR502-08
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east with palm tree and Giant Fennel (Ferula communis) in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-07
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east; the ancient harbour was to the left of the picture.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-06
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the south-east bastion with the ancient harbour in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-02
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior with colourful Crown Marigolds (Chrysanthemum coronarium) and Corn Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne, Mediterranean flora, spring flowers

PMR502-01
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior with palm tree in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR501-10
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior, with the chapel of St. George just visible below the flag.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations

PMR501-09
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. Here: roof of the Byzantine chapel of St. George, squeezed between the Byzantine bastion and the newer Venetian bastion of the castle.
Keywords: fortress, crenellations, fortified castle, fort

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

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

PMR498-09
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

PMR494-05
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: hundreds of "mini cairns" built by gorge-walkers.
Keywords: picturesque, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-02
Island of Crete, Harnia: cathedral, or Church of the Three Martyrs, built in the 19th century.
Keywords: national heritage, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

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

PMR492-11
Island of Santorini, Fira: a house built into the hillside in the lower town.
Keywords: traditional houses, home, dwelling, colourful, picturesque

PMR492-10
Island of Santorini, Fira: a house built into the hillside in the lower town.
Keywords: traditional houses, home, dwelling, colourful, picturesque

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

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

PMR458-03
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

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

PMR457-03
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

PMR456-05
Hungary, Hortobágy: group of bronze figures in traditional dress gathered round a well near the entrance to the national park (puszta). Behind is the famous stone bridge with nine arches, built in 1830, the longest such in Hungary.
Keywords: monument, statues, picturesque, historical, heritage

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

PMR455-07
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

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

PMR453-10
Germany, Thüringen, Meiningen: centre of the steam and diesel locomotive building industry in the former GDR: a class 52 steam locomotive, no. 8163, built by the Skoda Works in 1943, now withdrawn from service.
Keywords: railway-centre, rail-depot

PMR453-09
Germany, Thüringen, Meiningen: centre of the steam and diesel locomotive building industry in the former GDR: a class 232 diesel locomotive on the turntable, built in 1973 at the October Revolution Locomotive Works, Voroshilovgrad, USSR.
Keywords: railway-centre, rail-depot

PMR453-08
Germany, Thüringen, Meiningen: centre of the steam and diesel locomotive building industry in the former GDR: a class 213 diesel locomotive, no. 338, built in1965-6 by Maschinenbau Kiel GmbH.
Keywords: railway-centre, rail-depot

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

PMR453-03
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

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

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

PMR449-02
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

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

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

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

PMR444-06
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

PMR443-09
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: one of many brick-built, old, thatched cottages.
Keywords: mediaeval, home, dwelling, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

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

PMR437-02
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

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

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

PMR435-09
Lithuania, Kaunas: Kaunas Castle, built in the late 13th century, was frequently besieged by the Crusaders and often changed sides.
Keywords: photogenic, historic, heritage, fortifications, defence, old quarter

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

PMR540-02
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

PMR538-06
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: the cathedral, built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1655, faces onto the fully-enclosed Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The first church on this site was built in the 8th century. Beyond flows the River Salzach.
Keywords: picturesque, music festival, Mozart, rooftops, panorama

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

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

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

PMR536-02
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

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

PMR535-07
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

PMR534-09
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

PMR534-04 (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

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

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

PMR531-03
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

PMR530-10
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

PMR528-07
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic:
examples of the coloured, baked-clay cones which were pressed into the soft clay of the walls during building to form mosaic designs.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, ruined city, desert

PMR528-06
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic:
partially reconstructed temple with sanctuary well protected from outside eyes.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, desert, ruined city, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical

PMR528-05
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic:
part of the facade of a more recent temple, decorated with blue ceramic tiles, from about 110 AD.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, desert, ruined city, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical

PMR528-04
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic:
view of the ziggurat, built of unbaked mud bricks and thus very weathered.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, desert, ruined city, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical

PMR528-03
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic:
view of the excavations from the ziggurat, with the desert behind stretching through Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, desert, ruined city, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical

PMR527-05
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village - a group of youngsters, just returned from school.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses, schoolboys, scholars

PMR527-04
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village, with donkey and dung-heap, for making fuel cakes.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR527-03
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village, with one of the families in front of the house.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR527-02
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

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

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

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

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

PMR520-08
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

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

PMR518-08
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the remains of the enormous Altar of Zeus, built for Hiero II, which was 192 metres long and hewn from the bedrock for public sacrifices.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

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

PMR516-02
Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): Lake Avernus, in a volcanic crater, was regarded by the ancients as the entrance to the underworld because it has no visible outlet. On the far shore stands the ruin of the "Temple of Apollo", built under the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: landscape, myths, volcanic, picturesque

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

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-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

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-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

PMR140K-08
Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: a shady square with palm trees and oleanders; behind the Venetian-style belltower built by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR140K-07
Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: an elaborate pebble mosaic in the town square with the Venetian-style Municipal Building built by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-06
Greece, Island of Leros: the fine harbourmaster's building overlooking the port of Lakki, erected by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s. Lakki possesses one of the largest and most secure harbours in the whole of the Mediterranean, and was used by the Italians, British and Germans during WWII. With its future in mind, the Italians built a number of striking buildings in Lakki.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-03
Greece, Island of Leros: view of part of the town of Pandeli from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at the top right.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-02
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-01
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR138K-01
Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): Ongiin Khiid (Monastery), actually consists of two Buddhist monasteries, both laid waste by the Communists in the 1930s. Most of the buildings were built of mud bricks which have largely weathered away. A small group of monks began rebuilding a temple in 2004 and is dependent on donations for further restorations.
This picture: a surviving marble stupa, with the rebuilt temple and a museum/shop ger in the background.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

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

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-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

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

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

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-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-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-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

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-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-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

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-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-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-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

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-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

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

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

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-20
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View along the formidable defence walls and extensive "glacis", which prevented attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR117K-19
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up.
Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress

PMR117K-17
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View from the battlements of the surrounding countryside and cultivated fields.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR117K-16
Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR116K-34
Jordan, As-Shobak: Shobak Castle, built by Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115, fell to Saladin in 1189 after an 18-month siege. One of the defence towers, with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR116K-33
Jordan, As-Shobak: Shobak Castle, built by Crusader King Baldwin I in 1115, fell to Saladin in 1189 after an 18-month siege.
Keywords: picturesque, fortress, fortifications, defensive, historic, national heritage, Islamic, Muslim, desert

PMR116K-27
Jordan, Aqaba: the surviving adobe walls of a late 3rd century church, said to be the oldest purpose-built church in the world.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, palm trees, bathing beach, Islam, mediaeval, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba

PMR116K-22
Jordan, Aqaba: the Flagpole, in the middle of a plaza, is said to be the tallest unsupported flagstaff in the world. In the foreground is the Mamluk-built Aqaba Fort, built about 1510.
Keywords: Muslim, Gulf of Aqaba, desert town, coast, Islam, palm trees, ruins, archeological excavations

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

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

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-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

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-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-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

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

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-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

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-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-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-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-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

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

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-25
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: precisely-built stone welcome-arch topped with pottery bulls, the farmer's wife in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-24
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: stone-built farmhouse with welcome-arch over the entrance, and two tethered llamas in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-21
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

"Torre de Lagartija" or "Lizard Tower", built of ashlars ca. 1500 AD, has a lizard in relief on the third stone from the ground.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-20
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

The Lagoon of Umayo, from the lower burial area.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-19
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

Two of the older chullpas, built of small, uncut stones.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-18
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun.

Approaching the chullpas, which are reflected in Umayo Lagoon.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

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-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

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-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

PMR094K-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the neo-Gothic Hohenschwangau Castle built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, where Ludwig II was born and spent his childhood.
Keywords: autumn, Castle of the Swan Knights, Schloss Hohenschwangau, Hohenschwangau Palace, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

PMR092K-11
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the Roman amphitheatre, built by the Emperor Hadrian on a hill in the middle of the town, now restored with 20 rows of Prilep marble seats.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-26
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Fortress Kale, overlooking the city, was first built in 536 after Roman Scupi was destroyed by an earthquake in 518 AD. The present fortifications date mainly from Ottoman times.
Keywords: historic, reflections, castle, fortifications, picturesque, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-25
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The Clock Tower, built in 1566-72, was damaged in the 1963 earthquake and the clockwork was lost. It has now been replaced and is visible all over the bazaar.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage

PMR091K-24
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Sveta Bogorodica Church, built in 1835, burnt down by Bulgarians in 1944 and now rebuilt once more.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-12
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Fortress Kale, overlooking the city, was first built in 536 after Roman Scupi was destroyed by an earthquake in 518 AD. The present fortifications date mainly from Ottoman times.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque, fortifications, castle

PMR091K-09
Macedonia, Tetovo: Arabati Baba Tekke, a Bekteshi Dervish prayer hall built by Redzep Pasha in the 18th century, in its well-tended gardens.
Keywords: historic, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mosque, Yugoslavia, national heritage

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-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

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-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-17
Italy, Trieste: filming a piano recital on 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, jetty, harbour, recording, music, gardens

PMR086K-16
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Church of St. Michael, built at the beginning of the 11th century in Ottonian (Romanesque) style. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Closed for restoration until 2010.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

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-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-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

PMR085K-05
Switzerland, Canton Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: frescoes on the Rathaus (town hall) (built 1542) depicting scenes from the town's history.
Keywords: Lake Constance, Bodensee, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, burgher houses

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-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

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-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-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-01
Tunisia, Monastir: The mighty Ribat, built in 796 by Harthama Ben Ayan, is the oldest in North Africa.
Keywords: Islamic, castle, fortress, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

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

PMR080K-15
Tunisia, El Jem: the Roman Colosseum, built in the 2nd century AD, is the best preserved and second only in size to Rome's.
Keywords: Islam, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR080K-10
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the arches and columns of the inner courtyard, showing the extent of the faience tiling.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-09
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the ornate faience tiling on the portico of the inner courtyard (19th century Osman period).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-08
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the porticoed courtyard.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-07
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the minaret.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-04
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Aghlabad water reservoir built in the 9th century and supplied by a 36-kilometre-long aqueduct.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR079K-24
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: charming fountain with three bronze figures, with the Old Town Hall (Rathaus), built in 1715, in the background.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, timber frame buildings, half timbered buildings, arcitecture

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

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

PMR056K-19
Malta, Marsaskala: St Thomas' Tower, built by the Order in 1614 to deter pirates.

PMR056K-04
Malta, Gozo, Victoria/Rabat: the cathedral, built between 1697 and 1711, stands in the citadel.

PMR055K-23
Malta, Mosta: The church with the fourth largest dome in Europe, built between 1833 and 1871.

PMR055K-22
Malta: Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple from the copper age, about 3000 years BC. Here, the main entrance, built with 6 large slabs, 3 either side, with horizontal slabs across the top.

PMR055K-05
Malta, Valletta: Facade of St John's Co-Cathedral, built 1573-78 by architect Giralamo Cassar.

PMR053K-25
Spain, New Castile, Toledo: Facade of the cathedral, built 1226-1493, in the reign of Archbishop Rodrigo Jimenez de Rada.

PMR053K-24
Spain, New Castile, Toledo: The sole surviving mosque in Toledo, "Cristo de la Luz", formerly Bab-al-Mardum, built in 999/1000 AD.

PMR053K-10
Spain, New Castile, El Escorial - built for Philip II in 1563-84 as an enormous monastery-palace by the architect Juan de Herrera, to commemorate the Spanish defeat of the French at St. Quentin in 1557. Here, statues of the six kings of Judea on the facade of the Basilica.

PMR053K-09
Spain, New Castile: El Escorial - built for Philip II in 1563-84 as an enormous monastery-palace by the architect Juan de Herrera, to commemorate the Spanish defeat of the French at St. Quentin in 1557. Here, the Kings' Courtyard and facade with the twin towers of the Basilica.

PMR053K-08
Spain, New Castile: El Escorial - built for Philip II in 1563-84 as an enormous monastery-palace by the architect Juan de Herrera, to commemorate the Spanish defeat of the French at St. Quentin in 1557. Here, view of the gardens from the monastery.

PMR053K-07
Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, Plaza de las 8 Calles, with one of the eight fountains.

PMR053K-06
Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, a fountain featuring water nymphs.

PMR053K-05
Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, the formal parterre with statuary and fountain.

PMR052K-02
Spain, Oviedo, Covadonga: Neo-Romanesque pilgrimage basilica, built 1886-1901, in Covadonga, Picos de Europa.
Keywords: Neo-Romanesque architecture, church, religious architecture

PMR049K-19
Coffee break in the garden of a newly built house in Tala, about five miles above Paphos, surrounded by flowers.
Keywords: happy retirement!, expats enjoying the sun, expats, sun, good life, hot weather, peace and quiet

PMR047K-36
Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the facade of the Cathedral of San Jose (built 1670), still partly ruined after the earthquake of 1773.

PMR046K-17
Costa Rica, San Jose: Teatro Nacional (Opera House), built in1897, one of the country's architectural treasures.

PMR046K-13
Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central, with ruins of the Iglesia (church) de la Parroquia, built in 1575 and destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, on the far side.

PMR026K-31
Australia, Western Australia: The Town Hall, Fremantle, built in 1887.
Keywords: architecture, clock tower

PMR026K-02
Australia, Tasmania: Clock tower of the old post office, Launceston, built in 1889.

PMR025K-04
Australia, Tasmania: Kings Bridge at Launceston, the first to span the South Esk River, was built in Manchester, England and shipped out in sections.
Keywords: steel industry, steel construction

PMR024K-10
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: The famous Moorish-style railway station in Kuala Lumpur, built in 1911; the architect was A.B. Hubbock, who also contributed to the planning of the Selangor Council Building.
Keywords: archtecture

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

PMR023K-29
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Preserved gravestones inside the fortress "A Famosa" built by the Portuguese in 1511, ruined at the time of the Dutch invasion in 1641.
Keywords: oldest town in Malaysia

PMR023K-28
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: St. Paul's Church (Portuguese) and statue of St. Francis Xavier on the historic "A Famosa" hill. The fortress built by the Portuguese in 1511 on this hill was ruined at the time of the Dutch invasion in 1641.
Keywords: oldest town in Malaysia

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

PMR020K-14
Romania, Moldavia, Secu Valley: Newly built monastery seen from the hermit's cave of Saint Theodora.
Keywords: monastery, Orthodox, religion, Christian, Carpathian Mountains

PMR020K-13
Romania, Moldavia, Sihastru: High and isolated on a mountainside, the Hermitage church of Danilo Sihastru ("Hermit Daniel") above the Secu Valley, was built and is maintained by four Orthodox monks.
Keywords: monastery, religion, Christian, Carpathian Mountains

PMR020K-06
Romania, Transylvania, Sinaia: View of Sinaia Monastery, endowed by Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695, is built in the Brancoveanu style. The town and ski resort grew up around the monastery.
Keywords: Carpathian Mountains

PMR020K-05
Romania, Transylvania, Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Was used as a hotel for visiting VIPs during the Ceaucescu period. Here, statue of Elisabeth, Queen of Romania 1869-1916, with her crotchet-work.
Keywords: Carpathian Mountains

PMR020K-04
Romania, Transylvania, Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Was used as a hotel for visiting VIPs during the Ceaucescu period.
Keywords: Carpathian Mountains

PMR020K-03
Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, associated with the Count Dracula stories of Bram Stoker, perhaps based on the historical figure of Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler"), although the latter did not live in Transylvania and may never have visited it. The castle was built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls. View of the central courtyard with well and surrounding galleries.
Keywords: horror stories, horror films, vampire bats, blood suckers, Gothic horror, spooky castles

PMR020K-02
Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, associated with the Count Dracula stories of Bram Stoker, perhaps based on the historical figure of Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler"), although the latter did not live in Transylvania and may never have visited it. The castle was built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls. Closer view of the south tower.
Keywords: horror stories, horror films, vampire bats, blood suckers, Gothic horror, spooky castles, Carpathian Mountains

PMR020K-01
Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, associated with the Count Dracula stories of Bram Stoker, perhaps based on the historical figure of Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler"), although the latter did not live in Transylvania and may never have visited it. The castle was built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls. View from an adjacent hill to the south.
Keywords: horror stories, horror films, vampire bats, blood suckers, Gothic horror, spooky castles, Carpathian Mountains

PMR019K-36
Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, associated with the Count Dracula stories of Bram Stoker, perhaps based on the historical figure of Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler"), although the latter did not live in Transylvania and may never have visited it. The castle was built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls. View from an adjacent hill to the south.
Keywords: horror stories, Carpathian Mountains, spooky castles, Gothic horror, blood suckers, vampire bats, horror films

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-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-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

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

PMR015K-24
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur in prsperity and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5 kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic: the remaining blue, ceramic tiles from about 110 AD in an excavated building.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, first civilisation, archeology, excavations

PMR015K-14
Iraq: arabs near a mud-built village.
Keywords: muslim, Islam

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

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

PMR044K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, built in 1664 by Agostino Barelli, viewed from the palace gardens to the west. Statue of Greek god in the foreground.

PMR044K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Central building of Nymphenburg Palace, built in 1664 by Agostino Barelli.

PMR044K-19
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: Granovitaya Palata (Palace of the Facets), built in Renaissance style for Tsar Ivan III to house his grand receptions.

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

PMR044K-16
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: the Bell Tower of Ivan the Great, originally built in 1329, but rebuilt between 1505-8.

PMR044K-14
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: The Senate Building,built in 1797 for Catherine the Great by Matvei Kazakov, with Nikolskaya Tower (left), leading into Red Square.

PMR044K-12
Russia, Moscow: Inside the Kremlin: the Arsenal, built in 1736, with some of the 875 cannons captured from Napoleon.

PMR044K-10
Russia, Moscow: Colourful onion domes of the Cathedral of Pokrov (St Basil the Blessed) built to commemmorate the taking of Kazan by the army of Ivan the Terrible on 1st October 1552.

PMR044K-04
Russia: Uglich, one of the "Golden Ring" cities: the Church of St. Demetrius's Blood, built in 1692, and standing on the spot where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on the orders of Boris Godunov. Blue and gold onion domes represent the sky and stars.

PMR044K-03
Russia: Uglich, one of the "Golden Ring" cities: the Church of St. Demetrius's Blood, built in 1692, and standing on the spot where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on the orders of Boris Godunov.

PMR043K-33
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: the "summer" church (1714), the belltower (1874), and the "winter" church (1764), all built without the use of nails.
Keywords: wooden churches, Russian Orthodox churches

PMR043K-26
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: the belltower (1874), the "summer" church (1714), and the "winter" church (1764), all built entirely of wood, without the use of nails.
Keywords: wooden churches, Russian Orthodox churches

PMR043K-24
Russia: Svirstroi, a workers' settlement on the River Svir, many of whose houses were built by German prisoners of war.

PMR043K-16
Russia, St. Petersburg: Church of the Resurrection, with its ornately decorated domes, was built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated.

PMR043K-15
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin Palace (Tsarskoye Selo), built for Empress Catherine I between 1718-1724, but acquired its present form from architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1752. Here, the Grotto, also by Rastrelli, on the Great Pond in Catherine Park.

PMR043K-14
Russia, St Petersburg: Pushkin Palace (Tsarskoye Selo), built for Empress Catherine I between 1718-1724, but acquired its present form from architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1752. Here, the golden domes on the Catherine Palace.

PMR043K-13
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin Palace (Tsarskoye Selo), built for Empress Catherine I between 1718-1724, but acquired its present form from architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1752. Here, the golden gate made by Cordoni.

PMR042K-07
Cyprus, Pedoulas: Newly built Catholic Church of the Holy Cross.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR036K-26
Namibia: Romantic Duwisib Castle, built in 1907 by Hansheinrich von Wolf, as a "farmhouse". Here, the shady courtyard behind the crenellated walls.

PMR036K-25
Namibia: Romantic Duwisib Castle, built in 1907 by Hansheinrich von Wolf, as a "farmhouse". Here, the crenellated garden wall.

PMR036K-24
Namibia: Romantic Duwisib Castle, built in 1907 by Hansheinrich von Wolf, as a "farmhouse". Here, an orange tree in the garden.
Keywords: oranges, fruit on the tree, botany

PMR036K-23
Namibia: Romantic Duwisib Castle, built in 1907 by Hansheinrich von Wolf, as a "farmhouse". Here, the garden and souvenir shop.

PMR035K-32
Namibia, Luderitz: The "Felskirche", built by German colonists in 1912.
Keywords: religious architecture

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-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

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

PMR076K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the gardens of Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with formal flower beds based on the gardens of Versailles. In the background: the old palace, built for Duke Wilhelm V at the beginning of the 17th century.
Keywords: spring, stroll, leisure, park

PMR073K-16
Spain, Lanzarote: view of part of the island of La Graciosa and the narrow strait, from the Mirador del Rio, built into the cliffs on the north coast of Lanzarote by César Manrique.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR073K-15
Spain, Lanzarote: View of the island of La Graciosa from the Mirador del Rio lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast of Lanzarote, with the Salinas del Rio saltpans visible far below.
Keywords: Canary Islands, panorama, volcanic, straits

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-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

PMR070K-30
Turkey, Lycia, Demre: Motor Yacht "Bahryeli C", 55 metres long, built 2005, at anchor off Demre.
Keywords: 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

PMR068K-33
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: yachts at their moorings with the kalesi (fortress) built by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1522 in the background.
Keywords: tourist attraction, sunshine, Mediterranean resort, marina, holiday resort, Turkish carpet centre, sailing, yachting, oriental

PMR068K-07
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, was built in the 18th century. It now houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens

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

PMR065K-08
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, colourful frescoes on the walls of the church verandah.

PMR065K-07
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, colourful frescoes on the walls of the church verandah.

PMR065K-06
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, colourful frescoes in the roof of the church verandah.

PMR065K-05
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.

PMR064K-30
Bulgaria, Melnik: A traditional Turkish-style house built against the sandstone cliffs in Melnik.

PMR064K-27
Bulgaria, Sofia: Facade of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, built between 1892-1912, just before a storm.

PMR064K-24
Bulgaria, Sofia: Entrance porch of Sveti Nikolai Church, built 1912-14, financed by Russian emigrants. The bells were donated by Czar Nicholas II.

PMR064K-18
Bulgaria, Sofia: Golden onion-domes of the Russian-style Sveti Nikolai Church, built 1912-14, and financed by Russian emigrants.

PMR063K-33
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Kuyumjioghlu House, now the home of the Ethnological Museum, was built for Haji Georgi Hajiiski in 1847.

PMR063K-25
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Balabanov House, built in the early 19th century by Haji Panayat Lampsha, contains a rich display of the original interior furnishings.

PMR063K-04
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, showing the sole entrance through fortified gates to the hill-fortress, with the newly restored Patriarchal Church on the summit.

PMR063K-03
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries. Here, Balduin's Tower, where Emperor Balduin of Flanders was imprisoned in 1205 for the rest of his life.

PMR062K-34
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, closer view of the houses built right on the edge of the cliff.

PMR062K-22
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, "the house with the monkey", built in1849 by Kolyo Fitcheto.

PMR062K-16
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, showing the sole point of entry, and the entry gates from the town.

PMR062K-15
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the recently rebuilt Patriarchal Church on the summit.

PMR062K-13
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries. In the background the rocky escarpment beyond the town.

PMR062K-12
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries.

PMR062K-03
Bulgaria, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built in the Russian style in 1902 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-8. Here, the facade with main entrance and belltower.

PMR062K-02
Bulgaria, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built in the Russian style in 1902 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-8. Here, the colourful mouldings and highly ornamented belltower.

PMR062K-01
Bulgaria, Shipka: Shipka Memorial Church, built in the Russian style in 1902 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Russo-Turkish war in 1877-8. Here, view from the south, showing the golden onion domes.

PMR061K-30
Bulgaria, Burgas: Orthodox Church of Saints Kiril and Methodi, built 1894-5 to plans of architect Ricardo Toscani.

PMR059K-31
Romania, Moldavia: The new Socio-Cultural Centre recently built under the auspices of the monastery of Neamt, offering holiday appartments for needy people and conference facilities in rural surroundings.

PMR058K-15
Denmark: Helsingor (Elsinore): Kronborg Fortress, built ca. 1630 on the site of the first "Krogen" fortress (1420). The setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

PMR058K-14
Denmark: Helsingor (Elsinore): Kronborg Fortress, built ca. 1630 on the site of the first "Krogen" fortress (1420). The setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

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

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

PMR431-07
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

PMR431-01
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

PMR427-08
Madeira, Camara de Lobos: fishing boats are still built on the beach of this pretty fishing village. This scene was apparently painted by Winston Churchill, during several of his stays on the island.
Keywords: island, boatbuilding, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, picturesque

PMR425-08
Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - the quinta, built in traditional style, belonging to the Blandy family.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, archtecture, picturesque

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

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

PMR418-01
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

PMR417-11
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): bell tower of the Church of the Holy Cross, built separately to take the weight of the enormous bells.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia

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

PMR414-10
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): roses overhanging the River Tepla with the church of St. Mary Magdalene, built in 1732-36 by K.I. Dientzenhofer, reflected in the water.
Keywords: Karlsbad, cure, spa, mineral springs

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

PMR399-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; west facade of the castle, with galleries, and surmounted by the figure of a knight.
Keywords: alpine, tourist attraction, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR399-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west.
Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, tourist attraction, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR398-12
Schwangau, Upper Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II, perched above the Pöllat Gorge, with Lake Forggen and Lake Bannwald in the distance.
Keywords: fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crag, cliff, Füssen, tourist attraction, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR391-05
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15 (provided the staff arrive punctually to drop soap into the vent!). A cone of white sinter has built up around the vent.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs

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

PMR385-04
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; view of the train approaching Cairns through typical vegetation.
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR385-03
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; view of a small settlement on the coastal plain, from the descending train.
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR385-02
Australia, Queensland, Kuranda: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; some of the flowering shrubs and trees on Kuranda Railway Station.
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR385-01
Australia, Queensland, Kuranda: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; the railway station at Kuranda - more reminiscent of a botanic garden!
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR384-09
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; approaching a waterfall on the mountainside, near the end of the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda.
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR384-08
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; crossing a viaduct over a steep ravine, one of many bridges and tunnels on the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda.
Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, locomotive, train

PMR384-07
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; ascending through a bushy cutting.
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR370-08
Singapore: National Museum, built in 1887, with an unusual group of characters sitting on the bench.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR369-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. View of the gilded double main entrance and first of the nine stepped gables.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-03
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR368-12
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Palace of the King, built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1880 in a mixture of European and oriental styles. Ashes of previous rulers are preserved in urns in the central tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

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

PMR563-1
Australia, Queensland, Warwick: parish church, built of sandstone like much of the town.
Keywords: architecture, religion, Christian, worship

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

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

PMR551-12
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

PMR551-10
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

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

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

PMR545-10
Moldavia: high and isolated on a mountainside, the hermitage Danilo Sihastru ("Hermit Daniel"), built and maintained by four Orthodox monks.
Keywords: monastery, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship

PMR544-9
Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Here: the courtyard with fountain and frescoes of hunting scenes.
Keywords: noble residence

PMR544-8
Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Used by President Ceausescu as accommodation for VIP guests.
Keywords: noble residence, stately home, turrets, spires

PMR544-7
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: the open air museum of traditional Romanian farmhouses in the grounds of the castle; beehives in the foreground.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR544-6
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: a group of visitors round the well in the main courtyard.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR544-5
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: steps up to the main entrance (left).
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR544-4
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle from an adjacent hill.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR544-3
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle surrounded by woods.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

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

PMR685-08
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

PMR544-2
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle from the nearby valley, surrounded by forest.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR544-10
The church of Sinaia Monastery, endowed by Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695, is built in the Brancoveanu style, The town grew up around the monastery.
Keywords: monastery, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship

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

PMR542-8
Ceský Krumlov: Budweiser Gate, built in 1602 by Domenico B. Cometa, is virtually all that remains of the mediaeval defence walls.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR542-1
Ceský Krumlov: the parish church of St. Vitus, built 1407-39 by Linhart von Aldeberg, and the former Jesuit College, now occupied by the Hotel Ruze, with canoes on the River Vltava/Moldau in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, 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

PMR541-3
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Archdean's Church of St. James, built between 1330 and 1420, was financed by wealthy silver miners.
Keywords: historic town, 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

PMR681-08
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the village of Pandeli from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at top right.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR681-07
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR681-06
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR680-10
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-09
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-08
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, 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

PMR679-11
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Znamenskaya Church (the Sign of the Cross Church), built in1757 on the site of a wooden church, where several members of the exiled Decembrists are buried.
Keywords: historic, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-03
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: "Volosnoye Pravlenye" ("District Administration") Building, built of wooden logs, relocated from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

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

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

PMR669-01
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

PMR668-08
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

PMR668-06
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

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

PMR667-08
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

PMR637-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Lovrijenac (left), with walls up to 12 metres thick, was built in the 11th century, and now hosts stage plays. On the right, part of the bastion Fort Bokar.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

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

PMR637-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Holland-Amerika Line cruise ship "Zuiderdam" in the harbour, with the Franjo Tudjman cable-stayed bridge, built in 1999-2001, carrying the coast road on the left.
Keywords: cruise liners, suspension bridge

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

PMR636-09
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

PMR636-05
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

PMR635-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Maslenica: the newest bridge over the Novsko Zdrilo Straits (built 1997-8) carries the motorway between Zagreb and Split.
Keywords: motorway bridge, engineering

PMR635-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rathaus (town hall), built between 1268 and 1290, has frequently been altered and extended; the fountain on the east side of the market square dates from 1540.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

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

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

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

PMR629-12
Tunisia, Sousse: view of the courtyard of the "Great Mosque", built in 851 AD, with the wall of the medina and the harbour in the background, and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic

PMR629-11
Tunisia, Sousse: the "Ribat", a fortified barrack for Islamic monk-soldiers, built ca. 800 AD by the Aghlabids, with look-out tower to spot approaching raiders.
Keywords: castle, fortress, fortifications, historic, heritage

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

PMR629-05
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

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

PMR354-02
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

PMR626-07
Spain, Lanzarote: Mirador del Rio: view of the island of La Graciosa with its tiny harbour of Caleta del Sebo, from the lookout built into the cliffs on the north coast by Cesar Manrique. The saltpans "Salinas del Rio" are visible at the foot of the cliff.
Keywords: volcanic landscape, straits, panoramic view, barren, volcano, Canary Islands

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

PMR622-03
Turkey, Marmaris: Waterfront cafe at Marmaris overlooked by the Kalesi (fortress) built in 1522 by Süleyman the Magnificent during the siege of Rhodes.
Keywords: castle, fortifications, crenellations

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

PMR621-06
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

PMR621-01
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

PMR620-09
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

PMR620-05
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

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

PMR616-10
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

PMR616-01
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

PMR615-08
Bulgaria, Sofia: Ivan Vasov National Theatre, built in 1907 in German classical style, rebuilt in 1923 after a disastrous fire, by architect Dülfer.
Keywords: classical columns, architrave, tympanum, entablatures

PMR615-06
Bulgaria, Sofia: Facade and main entrance of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, built between 1892 and 1912, as an act of gratitude to the Russian people for delivering the Bulgarians from the Turks.
Keywords: church, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, religious building

PMR615-03
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveti Georgi Church in the form of a rotunda, dates back to the 4th century, when it was built on the site of a Roman temple, now finds itself in the inner court of the Sheraton Balkan Hotel. In the foreground are the foundations of two 13/14th century houses.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, early Christian

PMR615-02
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveti Nikolai Church, built in Russian style in 1912-14. The bells were donated by Czar Nicolas II of Russia.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, golden onion domes

PMR615-01
Bulgaria, Sofia: Side view of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral of Remembrance, built between 1892 and 1912, as an act of gratitude to the Russian people for delivering the Bulgarians from the Turks.
Keywords: church, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, religious building, golden domes

PMR614-07
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: the large, cut stone blocks on Vitosha Street were part of the acropolis wall built by the Romans ca. 170 AD.
Keywords: Roman remains

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

PMR612-08
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Antique shops in Georgi C. Rakovski Street, built in the traditional Turkish style with tiled fronts.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

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

PMR611-05
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: ruins of the Roman baths (Thermae) built during the second century AD, and said to be the fourth largest Roman baths in Europe.
Keywords: Roman ruins, archeological site, archeological excavations

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

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

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

PMR605-05
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. Closer view of some of the buildings which offer various children's attractions.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-04
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. View of Anchor Bay with "Sweethaven" and some small boats near the jetty.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-03
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. view from the clifftop.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

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

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

PMR601-05
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

PMR600-04
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

PMR596-08
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims. Facade with typical churrigueresque style carvings, arranged in vertical lines.

PMR596-07
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims.

PMR595-06
Mexico City: Plaza de la Constitucion (Zocalo) with, left the Cathedral, built 1573-1813, largely with stone from the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, and, right the parish church of El Sagrario, whose facade is covered with Churrigera-style baroque carving.

PMR594-10
Mexico City: Plaza de las Tres Culturas (Aztec, Spanish, and Mestizo) where the church of Santiago Tlatelolco was built around 1600 AD from the stones of the Aztec city, Tlatelolco, which finally fell to Hernan Cortes on 13th August 1521, heroically defended by Cuauhtemoc.

PMR594-04
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: the huge new church, home of the image, built in 1976, by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vasquez, houses the miraculous cloak of Juan Diego.

PMR594-03
Mexico City: Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, built in the XVIII century, replacing the original church of 1533, is threatened by subsidence.

PMR593-10
Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Frontal view of the Pyramid of the Sun, with altar in the foreground. It was built over a trefoil-shaped cave, which may have had a supreme religious significance.

PMR592-11
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Belltowers of the church, built on the summit of the pyramid by Cortes, Nuestra Senora de los Remedios.

PMR592-04
Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. One of the cathedral towers with angelic figures on the wrought iron railings. The cathedral, built 1588-1649, is the second largest in Mexico.

PMR590-03
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Blue-flowered shrub, with the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" in the background.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-02
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Ball Court (juego de pelota), much smaller than Chichen Itza's, with lower target ring. On the same axis lies the entrance to the "Nunnery Quadrangle" in the background.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-01
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The "Soothsayer's Pyramid", seen from a window of the "Palace of the Governor".
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-12
Mexico: Uxmal (in the Maya language = thrice built), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. View of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" and the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" from the "Palace of the Governor".
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-04
Mexico, Merida: Palacio de Gobierno (Government House), built in the late XIX century, houses murals depicting the history of the Yucatan.

PMR586-09
Guatemala City: The cathedral, built in 1868, has so far proved resistant to earthquakes.

PMR583-09
Nicaragua, Managua: Casa Presidencial (Presidential Palace) built in 2000 in the Plaza de la Republica.

PMR583-01
Costa Rica, Cartago: Basilica de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles, Cartago, built in 1926 after an earthquake had destroyed the original.

PMR581-12
Russia, Moscow: The Armoury Museum in the Kremlin, built in the 19th century, houses a huge collection of jewellery and precious objects, the treasure of the tsars.

PMR581-11
Russia, Moscow: Cathedral of the Annunciation (Blagoveshchensky Sobor) in the Kremlin, built by Ivan III 1484-9 using Russian architects from Pskov.

PMR581-10
Russia, Moscow: Arkhangelsky Cathedral in the Kremlin contains the tombs of most of the tsars and Russian nobility. Built by Ivan III in 1508. Architect: Alevisio.

PMR581-03
Russia, Uglich: The Cathedral of the Redeemer , the largest church in the Kremlin of Uglich, built in 1713.

PMR581-01
Russia, Uglich: Church of the Blood of Dmitri, built in 1692, stands on the spot in the Kremlin of Uglich where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on orders of Boris Godunov.

PMR580-10
Russia, Goritzi: Church of St. Kirill, built in 1780, within the walls of the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery, founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia.

PMR580-03
Russia, Kizhi: Wooden" Church of the Intercession", the "winter church" on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia. The church was built in 1764 without the use of nails and has 9 onion domes. In the background is the "summer church".

PMR580-02
Russia, Kizhi: Wooden "Church of Christ's Transfiguration", the "summer church", on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea, Karelia.
The church was built in 1714 without the use of nails, according to legend by one man, who afterwards threw his axe in the lake, so that his feat could not be repeated. The church has 22 onion domes.

PMR579-12
Russia, St. Petersburg: St Nicholas's Cathedral, St. Petersburg, built in 1753-62. Architect: Chevakinsky. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, who were the principal users.

PMR579-11
Russia, St. Petersburg: Moyka River facade of Stroganov Palace (frontage is on Nevsky Prospekt), built by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli in 1752-54

PMR579-09
Russia, St. Petersburg: Church of the Resurrection, St. Petersburg, built by Tsar Alexander III on the spot where his father, Alexander II, was assassinated on 1st March 1881.

PMR579-08
Russia, St. Petersburg: South facade of Mikhailovsky Castle, St. Petersburg, built for Tsar Paul I in 1800, now housing a museum. Equestrian statue of Peter the Great (by Carlo Rastrelli) with inscription, "To my great grandfather from his great grandson" (Paul I).

PMR579-03
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the Grotto, on the Great Pond in Catherine Park (Built by Rastrelli in 1757).

PMR579-02
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - facade of Catherine's Palace, built by Rastrelli in 1756.

PMR578-02
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg: Tübingen Rathaus (Town Hall) was built in 15th century, sgraffiti added in 1876, with astronomical clock (1511) by Stöfler.

PMR575-12
Moldova, Chisinau: Othodox Cathedral of Christ's Nativity, built 1830-6 with its free-standing bell tower. Architect: A. Melnicov.

PMR575-09
Moldova, Chisinau: Orthodox Cathedral of Christ's Nativity in Chisinau/Kishinev, built in 1830-36. Architect: A. Melnicov.

PMR573-09
Namibia, Namutoni: Etosha Game Reserve: old German fort at Namutoni Lodge, built in 1902-3, destroyed by the Ovambos in 1904, and rebuilt in 1906.

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

PMR665-10
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

PMR665-07
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

PMR665-03
Jordan, Aqaba: the recently excavated "Egyptian Gate" of the old Islamic town of Ayla, predecessor of Aqaba, built about 650 AD:
Keywords: archeology, ruined town, Islamic ruins, national heritage, historic, excavations

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

PMR568-12
Namibia, Windhoek: Christ Church, the landmark and symbol of Windhoek, was built in 1910 by architect Gottlieb Redecker.

PMR567-01
Cyprus: Castle of Kolossi, headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, probably built in 15th century.
Keywords: fortress

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

PMR663-02
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

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

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

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

PMR658-04
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon displays its formidable defences. It dates back to 13th century, but most of the present structure was built in the 16th century. Note the "lauze" stone roofs.
Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR657-12
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: houses built under the rock overhang on the main road.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

PMR657-08
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: twin Baroque towers of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089), built in 1747 by architect Johann M. Fischer.
Keywords: East Germany, monastery, religious institution, Catholic, picturesque, 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

PMR656-08
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

PMR656-03
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

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

PMR655-06
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

PMR655-01
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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