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PMR-D12186 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AIBQ Airbus A.319-112 (c/n 2652) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D12142 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNJ Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15249) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D12120 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AIJJ Airbus A.320-271N (c/n 11299) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D12118 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AIBM Airbus A.319-112 (c/n 2262) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D12102 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNW Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15269) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D13094 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AVRA British Aerospace BAe 146 RJ-85 (c/n E2256) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11732 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AIBP Airbus A.319-112 (c/n 2547) of Lufthansa City Lines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11730 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNE Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15241) of Lufthansa City Lines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11723 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AIBM Airbus A.319-112 (c/n 2262) of Lufthansa City Lines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11698 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNK Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15251) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11688 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNQ Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15260) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11687 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNX Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15270) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11542 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-AIJI Airbus A.320-271N (c/n 11238) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D11533 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNN Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15254) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D9511 Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the glass-and-steel City Hall, opened in 1992, on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, sculpture
PMR-D11100 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNC Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10946 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNI Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15248) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10939 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNH Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15247) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10900 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNG Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15245) of Lufthansa City Lines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10891 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNO Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15255 ) of Lufthansa City Lines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10871 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNM Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15253) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10836 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNT Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15264) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10831 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNL Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15252) of Lufthansa City Line at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10133 France, Paris, Le Bourget: PH-KFK Fokker F.27-500 Friendship (c/n 10605) of KLM City Hopper at the 34th Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1981, Le Bourget. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, airliner
PMR-D7797 England, Lancashire, Liverpool: G-AIUS Airspeed AS.65 Consul (c/n 750) of Silver City Airways Ltd.at Speke airport. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport
PMR-D9696 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-ACNI Bombardier CRJ-900 Regional Jet (c/n 15248) of Lufthansa City Line stored at Franz Josef Strauß airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D0822 B-8137 Gulfstream 550 (c/n 5319) of "Me & City" at Don Muang, Thailand, 09.02.13. Keywords: aviation, airplane, aircraft, aeroplane, corporate-jet, biz-jet, executive jet

Travel (3,484 files)

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
PMR073-02 Italy, Trieste: mosaics on the facade of the Giuseppe Verdi Theatre with the flag of Trieste in the foreground Keywords: architecture, historic, ornate, decoration, colourful, city symbol, drama, opera
PMR072-10 Slovenia, Ljubljana: St. Jacob's Church and clocktower Keywords: capital city, architecture
PMR072-09 Slovenia, Ljubljana: street scene with one of the "Three Bridges", statue of poet Franz Preseren, and the facade of the Franciscan Church (17th century) Keywords: capital city, architecture, Baroque
PMR072-08 Slovenia, Ljubljana: street scene with obelisk monument in the foreground Keywords: capital city, architecture, dome, church towers
PMR070-11 Italy, Castelfranco Veneto: dating from 1195, the ancient city walls tower over the street market and statue of Giorgione Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace
PMR070-10 Italy, Venice: the rooftops of the city with the Clocktower and its two Moors in the foreground, from the top of the campanile Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, panorama
PMR065-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: costumed carnival revellers in the pedestrian zone, in front of Karlstor (old city-gate) Keywords: colourful, München, enjoy, atmosphere, fun, Fasching, fancy dress, historic
PMR063-12 South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain in the morning, overlooking the centre of the city and docks Keywords: panorama, metropolis, coastline, settlements
PMR063-07 South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: street market in Grand Parade in front of the City Hall, with Table Mountain behind Keywords: street scene, trading, stalls, cloth sales
PMR061-09 South Africa, Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth: aerial view of the docks, yacht moorings and coast road Keywords: panorama, bird's eye view, metropolis, city, industry, shipping, trade, oil storage
PMR061-04 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - scale model of a residential suburb, with city centre skyscrapers in the background Keywords: model town, scale replica
PMR061-01 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - scale model of Durban's City Hall Keywords: model town, scale replica
PMR060-12 South Africa, Natal, Durban: the beach from the south, with fisherman's pier and the almost completed (1977) Maharishee Hotel Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming, surfboarding, city skyline, paddling, sand, surf, seashore
PMR060-11 South Africa, Natal, Durban: the beach from the north, with surfboards in the foreground Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming, surfboarding, city skyline, paddling, sand, surf, seashore
PMR060-03 South Africa, Natal, Durban: cannas as foreground to a typical view in the hills around the city Keywords: plant, botany, horticulture, semi-tropical
PMR058-07 South Africa, Natal, Durban: City Hall (1910), an almost exact replica of Belfast City Hall, stands in Francis Farewell Square Keywords: street scene, architecture, neo-classical, dome, cupola
PMR057-09 South Africa, Natal, Durban: view of the coastal strip of the city, from the aircraft Keywords: aerial view, metropolis, coast, beach
PMR057-08 Rhodesia, Salisbury: statue of Cecil Rhodes looking along the main street, Jameson Avenue, at the Government Buildings with clocktower, with storm clouds gathering Keywords: architecture, capital city, monument, street scene, historic
PMR057-07 Rhodesia, Salisbury: inscribed plaque on the Toposcope, presented by the British South Africa Company in 1953, situated on the Kopje Keywords: capital city, monument, inscription, historic
PMR057-06 Rhodesia, Salisbury: the road to Victoria Falls with view across the western plain from the gardens on the Kopje Keywords: capital city, landscape, knoll, ornamental plants
PMR057-05 Rhodesia, Salisbury: view of the city from the gardens on the Kopje Keywords: architecture, capital city, panorama, overview
PMR057-04 Rhodesia, Salisbury: cannas and flamboyant trees in the Botanical Gardens, overlooked by Livingstone House Keywords: capital city, hoticulture, botany, flora, park, flower beds
PMR057-03 Rhodesia, Salisbury: children's Christmas tableaux in the Botanical Gardens Keywords: capital city, Christmas story, crib, park
PMR057-01 Rhodesia, Salisbury: Christmas tree in First Street, Salisbury's pedestrian precinct Keywords: architecture, capital city, street scene
PMR056-12 Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D. View of the Great Enclosure in the distance, from the flat lookout balcony of the Acropolis Ruin, overlooking the Ritual Enclosure where most of the Zimbabwe birds have been found. Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D. View of the Great Enclosure in the distance, from the flat lookout balcony of the Acropolis Ruin, overlooking the Ritual Enclosure where most of the Zimbabwe birds have been found. Keywords: archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, ancient city
PMR056-11 Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D. View from the central passage, overlooking the Eastern Enclosure. Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D. View from the central passage, overlooking the Eastern Enclosure. Keywords: archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, ancient city
PMR050-01 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: view from the Stuttgart TV-Tower, looking south over the city with the railway station in the centre Keywords: panorama, aerial view, metropolis, urban spread
PMR049-06 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the former Yenidze cigarette factory, designed by architect Martin Hammitszch in oriental style in 1907 for entrepreneur Hugo Zietz, who imported tobacco from Yenidze in Thrace. (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque, dome, minarets
PMR049-05 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: courtyard and north pavilion of the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR049-04 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: Post Platz, with part of the Zwinger on the left, and new buildings on the right (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR049-03 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: ruins of the former Residenz, bombed by the RAF on the night of 13.2.45. A rebuild is planned (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR049-02 East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977) Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR048-10 Poland, Warsaw: one of dozens of wall plaques all over the city, each marking the site of the execution of 50 hostages by the Nazis. Out of the original population of 1.3 million, 800,000 died, the rest being forcibly transported (1977) Keywords: architecture, historic, memorial, tragedy, barbaric, victims, holocaust
PMR-D11898 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive brick Gothic facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1278, and is the hallmark of the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11895 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11894 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11893 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. Colourful Baroque doorway. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11891 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Nicholas (Nikolaikirche) dates back to 1234 but was completed in its present form (with two towers) in the late 14th century. It is the principal and oldest church in the city. Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11814 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the impressive brick Gothic facade of the Rathaus (Town Hall) dates from 1278, and is the hallmark of the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D8180 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the fountain in Lille Lungegards Vann (lake), with the high-rise City Hall in the background. Keywords: architecture, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, mediaeval, mercantile, panorama, picturesque, port, Scandinavia
PMR-D5887 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, desert city, dirt-track, geology, Gulf State, Islam, limestone, Middle East, Muslim, oasis, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, treeless, untamed, wild
PMR-D11250 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the Roman lighthouse (built 60 AD), under reconstruction on its old foundations. Originally 26m high it was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11249 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11248 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-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-D11246 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the cavea of the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, which held 1400 people. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11245 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11244 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11243 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11242 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, the assembly hall of the Lycian League (1st century BC). Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11177 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the path leading down from the acropolis of the ancient city. Keywords: landscape, Mediterranean, picturesque
PMR-D11176 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: view of the countryside surrounding the ancient city. Keywords: landscape, Mediterranean, nature
PMR-D11174 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition. Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean
PMR-D11173 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition. Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean
PMR-D11172 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition. Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean
PMR-D11171 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a closer view of some of the burial chambers in a cliff face overlooking the ruins of the ancient city of Pinara. Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean
PMR-D11170 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a cliff face with over 900 rock burial chambers towers over the ruins of the ancient city of Pinara. Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean
PMR-D11165 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: panoramic view of the town, whose population is now approaching 250,000. It stands on the site of the antique city of "Telmessos". Keywords: landscape, Mediterranean, mountain range, rooftops
PMR-D4373 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: flowers of the Glory tree or Flaming Glorybower (Clerodendrum splendens). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D10919 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria with the infant Jesus, on her column, which is regarded as the central point of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction
PMR-D10572 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the New Town Hall, erected 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberrisser in neo-Gothic style. The 85-metre-high tower provides a fine view over the city. Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage
PMR-D10570 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria on her column has been at the centre of Marienplatz since 1638. Behind is the Glockenspiel (carillon) on the facade of the New Town Hall. The lower scene recalls the coopers who danced through the city during the Plague to encourage the burghers, while the upper scene represents the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568. Above, the cock crows at the completion of the performance. Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, musical bells, colourful, historical, mediaeval, national heritage
PMR-D9925 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral, with statue of Goncalo Velho Cabral, believed to have been the discoverer of the island, and the three-arched former city gate in the background. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, picturesque, national heritage
PMR-D9680 Iceland, Reykjavik: large-flowered variety of Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria pallida) in the city's Botanical Garden. Keywords: flowers, gardening, plants, flora, Linaria
PMR-D9672 Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months. Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete
PMR-D9671 Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive organ of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), 15 metres high, with 5000 pipes. Frequent recitals are given during the summer months. Keywords: capital city, artistic, culture, music, architecture, vaulting, concrete
PMR-D9670 Iceland, Reykjavik: stained glass window in the Hallgrimskirkja (church), designed by state architect Gudjón Samúelsson. Keywords: capital city, concrete, vaulting, architecture, Gothic, colourful
PMR-D9669 Iceland, Reykjavik: the impressive, plain Gothic nave of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), designed by state architect Gudjón Samúelsson, the largest church in the country. Building was begun just after WWII but only recently completed. Keywords: capital city, concrete, vaulting, architecture
PMR-D9663 Iceland, Reykjavik: the rock garden in the city's botanical garden contains an extensive collection of indiginous plants, particularly the sedum, saxifrage and geranium families, all meticulously labelled. Keywords: capital city, flowers, alpines, horticulture, flora
PMR-D9662 Iceland, Reykjavik: a small lake in the centre of the city's tastefully landscaped botanical garden which contains a fine collection of native and foreign trees and shrubs. Keywords: capital city, horticulture, flora, scenic, park, recreation area
PMR-D9661 Iceland, Reykjavik: Grey Lag Geese (Anser anser) in the rock garden in the city's botanical garden. Keywords: capital city, flowers, alpines, horticulture, flora, birds, ornithology
PMR-D9660 Iceland, Reykjavik: the rock garden in the city's botanical garden contains an extensive collection of indiginous plants, particularly the sedum, saxifrage and geranium families, all meticulously labelled. Keywords: capital city, flowers, alpines, horticulture, flora
PMR-D9521 Iceland, Reykjavik: the 73-metre-high Hallgrimskirkja (church) dominates the city. Built of concrete, it was begun shortly after WWII, but was completed only recently. It houses a fine organ with over 5000 pipes. The statue of Leifur Eriksson, discoverer of America, stands in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, artistic, design, capital city, architecture
PMR-D9520 Iceland, Reykjavik: view up Skolavördustigur, a pedestrian street lined with street cafes, towards the Hallgrimskirkja (church), Keywords: picturesque, colourful, rainbow, capital city, architecture
PMR-D9519 Iceland, Reykjavik: statue of Leifur Eriksson, one of the first European discoverers of America, standing in front of the Hallgrimskirkja (church). It was presented to the nation in 1930 by the USA to commemorate the Iceland parliament's millennium. Keywords: capital city, historic, monument
PMR-D9518 Iceland, Reykjavik: Austurvöllur Square with statue of Jon Sigurösson, a leader of Iceland's independence movement, in the heart of the city. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, monument, flower gardens
PMR-D9517 Iceland, Reykjavik: historic Idnó (Craftsmen's House), birthplace of Reykjavik Theatre Company in 1897, lying on LakeTjörnin, today houses a theatre & restaurant/reception centre. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city
PMR-D9516 Iceland, Reykjavik: the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), was consecrated on 22nd February 1903 and enlarged in 1905, and again in 1924. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city
PMR-D9515 Iceland, Reykjavik: Lesser Black-backed Gull ( Larus fuscus) by Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city. Keywords: birds, seabirds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna
PMR-D9514 Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), on the side of Lake Tjörnin, with the adjoining Listasafn Islands (National Gallery of Iceland). Keywords: picturesque, art, capital city, architecture
PMR-D9513 Iceland, Reykjavik: female Tufted Duck with young on Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city. Keywords: birds, diving ducks, ornithology, wildlife, fauna
PMR-D9512 Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the Frikirkjan (Free Lutheran Church), on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, with the adjoining Listasafn Islands (National Gallery of Iceland). Keywords: picturesque, sculpture, capital city, architecture, artistic, artistic
PMR-D9511 Iceland, Reykjavik: view of the glass-and-steel City Hall, opened in 1992, on the far side of Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, sculpture
PMR-D9505 Iceland, Reykjavik: view south-east from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), with hospital and health centre in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, panorama, aerial view, architecture
PMR-D9504 Iceland, Reykjavik: view south from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), with the city's airport in the background. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, aerial view, panorama, capital city
PMR-D9503 Iceland, Reykjavik: view down Skolavördustigur (street) from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), looking towards the old city centre. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, panorama, aerial view, architecture
PMR-D9103 Argentina, Buenos Aires: high-rise buildings on the waterfront at Puerto Madero, the most ambitious redevelopment scheme in recent years. Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, skyscrapers, new buildings, apartments
PMR-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-D9101 Argentina, Buenos Aires: high-rise buildings on the waterfront at Puerto Madero, the most ambitious redevelopment scheme in recent years. Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, skyscrapers, new buildings, apartments
PMR-D9100 Argentina, Buenos Aires: high-rise buildings on the waterfront at Puerto Madero, the most ambitious redevelopment scheme in recent years. Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, skyscrapers, new buildings, apartments
PMR-D9099 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Statue of Benito Quinquela Martin (1890-1977) a well-known local artist and philanthropist who painted port scenes, particularly La Boca. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, monument, memorial, culture
PMR-D9098 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Even the quayside of the port basin of the Matanzas river has received the treatment. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9097 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Brightly coloured house-fronts and beckoning effigies tempt visitors into a bar on Caminito, the main pedestrian street. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9096 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A demonstration of Tango dancing on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9095 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A shopping mall, off the main pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9094 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Entrance to a shopping mall on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city
PMR-D9093 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Pope Franciscus greets the crowds in effigy, on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9092 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Gaily painted houses on the pedestrian street, Caminito. Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city
PMR-D9091 Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. This grafitto mourns the hundreds of young people who went missing during the years of the Pinochet junta and are still unaccounted for. Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians
PMR-D9090 Argentina, Buenos Aires: equestrian statue of Julio Argentino Roca (1843-1914), who was president of Argentina from 1880-6 and 1898-1904 , sculpted by Jose Luis Zorilla de San Martin. Nowadays a controversial figure, for his persecution of the indigenous peoples of Patagonia. Keywords: South America, memorial, bronze figure, monument, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9089 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Farmacia de la Estrella, the oldest pharmacy in the city, has preserved the shop-interior as it was 100 years ago. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, apothecary, chemist, homeopathy, homeopatia, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9088 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Basilica of San Francisco, built between 1731 and 1754 for the Franciscan Order. However the facade was completely rebuilt between 1907 and 1911 in Bavarian Baroque style, the work of architect Ernst Sackmann. Keywords: South America, culture, heretage, historic, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9087 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with Buenos Aires City Hall (Palacio Municipal) in the background. It was completed in March 1893. Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, street scene, May Square
PMR-D9086 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Piramide de Mayo in Plaza de Mayo, was erected in 1811 to celebrate the first anniversary of the May Revolution, and is the city's oldest monument. The figure on the top is an allegory of Liberty, the work of French sculptor Joseph Dubourdieu. Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, heritage, historic, statue, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9085 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with outsize flagpole and national flag and equestrian statue of General Manuel Belgrano on the left. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, culture, monument, Latin America, capital city, architecture
PMR-D9084 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Casa de Gobierno or Casa Rosada, is the office of the president and seat of the executive. It faces the Plaza de Mayo, as did the original fort from 1580, which it replaced. Keywords: South America, palace, mansion, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9083 Argentina, Buenos Aires: shopping arcade in the Galerias Pacifico building, designed by architects Emilio Agrelo and Roland Le Vacher in 1889. Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9082 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Obelisco (Obelisk), a landmark of the city, stands in the Plaza de la Republica, and was erected in 1936 to commemorate the 400-year jubilee of the foundation of the city. The architect was Albert Prebisch and it was built in 31 days by a German company. It stands 67.5 metres high and is a National Historic Monument. Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9081 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Palace of Justice, the work of French architect Norbert Maillart, was inaugurated in 1910. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, Latin America, capital city, architecture, supreme court, court of justice, law courts
PMR-D9080 Argentina, Buenos Aires: built according to plans of the architect Francesco Tamburini in neo-Renaissance style. the Theatro Colon (Columbus Theatre) was opened on 25th May 1908. The acoustics rate with the best opera houses of the world. Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, historic, drama, performance, music, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9079 Argentina, Buenos Aires: traffic in the city centre. Keywords: South America, street scene, traffic-jam, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9078 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the opulent bookshop "El Ateneo Grand Splendid" has taken over the auditorium of a theatre. Keywords: South America, decoration, splendour, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9077 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the famous Cemetery of Recoleta was founded in 1822 after the disbandment of the monastery of the Order of Recoleta, in the grounds of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"), whose belltower can be seen in the distance. Many notable people are interred here and have impressive tomb monuments. Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, Latin America, capital city, architecture, Catholic
PMR-D9076 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the famous Cemetery of Recoleta was founded in 1822 after the disbandment of the monastery of the Order of Recoleta, in the grounds of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"). Many notable people are interred here and have impressive tomb monuments. Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, Latin America, capital city, architecture, Catholic
PMR-D9075 Argentina, Buenos Aires: interior of the church of Nuestra Senora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar"), built in 1732 for the monks of the Order of the Recoletos. After disbandment of the order in 1822, their gardens became the basis for the famous Cemetery of Recoleta. Keywords: South America, Catholic, altar, nave , architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9074 Argentina, Buenos Aires: equestrian statue of Bartolome Mitre, president of Argentina 1862 to 1868, on Avenida del Libertador. Sculpted by Luis Calandre and unveiled in 1927. Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan, monument, sculpture, artwork, culture
PMR-D9073 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Avenida del Libertador at the junction with Avenide John F. Kennedy, near the entrance to the Parque Tres de Febrero. Keywords: South America, park, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan
PMR-D9072 Argentina, Buenos Aires: entrance to Parque Tres de Febrero or Bosques de Palermo, a park estblished in 1874 after the overthrow of strongman Juan Manuel de Rosas on 3rd February 1852 on land belonging to him. It features a fine rose garden. Keywords: South America, landscaped, culture, plants, flowers, botanical, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9071 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Parque Tres de Febrero or Bosques de Palermo, a park estblished in 1874 after the overthrow of strongman Juan Manuel de Rosas on 3rd February 1852 on land belonging to him. It features a fine rose garden. Keywords: South America, landscaped, culture, plants, flowers, botanical, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9067 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Avenida 9 de Julio, looking towards Plaza de la Republic and the Obelisk. Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan
PMR-D9062 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: view of part of the city and yacht harbour, with the Martial Mountains in the background. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes, panorama
PMR-D9060 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a 40-year-old AEC bus in a smart colour scheme, ex London Transport, has found a new sightseeing role, a long way from home. Keywords: South America, vintage, veteran, double-decker, omnibus, city tours, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America
PMR-D9058 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: the city's name. in large white letters, with the Beagle Channel in the background. Keywords: South America, panorama, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, scenery, landmark
PMR-D9057 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: view of part of the city, yacht harbour and container port, with the Martial Mountains in the background, from the Beagle Channel. Keywords: South America, panorama, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America
PMR-D9056 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: modern housing development in the fast-expanding city. Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, homes, apartments, residential
PMR-D9042 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: view of the city under heavy cloud with visiting cruise liners, and the Martial Mountains in the background, from the Beagle Channel. Keywords: South America, panorama, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America
PMR-D9041 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: view of part of the city and yacht harbour, with the Martial Mountains in the background, from the Beagle Channel. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes, panorama
PMR-D9039 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: view of the container port, with the city in the background, overlooking the Beagle Channel. Keywords: South America, panorama, mountains, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America
PMR-D9012 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The tomb of the "Italian Brotherhood". Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D9011 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The crematorium chapel. Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D9010 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. Left, the tomb of the family Kusanovic; right, the tomb of the " Croat Benevolent Society". Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D9009 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D9008 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. In the foreground the tomb of the "Croat Benevolent Society"; in the background the Menendes family tomb. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, gravestones, memorials, graveyard, sculpture, culture, heritage
PMR-D9007 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D9006 Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, gravestones, memorials, graveyard, sculpture, culture, heritage
PMR-D8646 Chile. Temuco: street scene in the city centre. Keywords: South America, shopping street, parking, traffic, Latin America
PMR-D8645 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8644 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8643 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8641 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8631 Chile. Santiago: view from Santa Lucia Hill, with the city reflected in the glass facades of high-rise buildings. Keywords: South America, city view, panorama, Latin America
PMR-D8630 Chile. Santiago: view from Santa Lucia Hill, with the Cerro (Hill) San Cristobal.in the distance. Keywords: South America, city view, panorama, Latin America
PMR-D8629 Chile. Santiago: view from Santa Lucia Hill, with the Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins (Alameda) in the foreground. Keywords: South America, city view, panorama, Latin America
PMR-D8628 Chile. Santiago: view from Santa Lucia Hill, with the Avenida Bernardo O'Higgins (Alameda) in the foreground. Keywords: South America, city view, panorama, Latin America
PMR-D8627 Chile. Santiago: view from Santa Lucia Hill, with the skyscrapers of Providencia in the distance. Keywords: South America, city view, panorama, Latin America
PMR-D8610 Chile. Santiago: equestrian statue of Pedro de Valdivia, founder of the city on 12th February 1541. Keywords: South America, Latin America, monument, culture
PMR-D8600 Chile. Santiago: Bandera, a pedestrian street in the city centre, is equipped with modern seating in the form of bright red plastic spheres. Keywords: South America, colourful, innovation, psychodelic, Latin America
PMR-D8599 Chile. Santiago: Bandera, a pedestrian street in the city centre, is equipped with modern seating in the form of bright red plastic spheres. Keywords: South America, colourful, innovation, psychodelic, Latin America
PMR-D8483 Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos. In the foreground a collection of architectural fragments from the original structure. Keywords: antiquities, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek, Myndus
PMR-D8482 Turkey, Bodrum: a pair of back-to-back graves, dating from the 4th century BC, found near the Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus. Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage
PMR-D8481 Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos. Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage
PMR-D8480 Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos. Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage
PMR-D8479 Turkey, Bodrum: part of the restored 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, adjoining the Myndos Gate, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos. Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage
PMR-D8356 Greece, Island of Naxos: view of the lights of Naxos city after sundown, from the islet of Palatia which is joined by a causeway to the main island. Keywords: Greek Islands, panorama, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture
PMR-D8353 Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city at sunset from the islet of Palatia which is joined by a causeway to the main island. Keywords: Greek Islands, twilight, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, panorama
PMR-D8349 Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city from the islet of Palatia which is joined by a causeway to the main island. Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, panorama
PMR-D8346 Greece, Island of Naxos: heavy seas pound the shore of the outlying settlements of Naxos city. Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, architecture, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8342 Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city and Kastro from the harbour, with fishing boats moored to the quay. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture, historic, heritage, culture
PMR-D8341 Greece, Island of Naxos: view of Naxos city and Kastro from the bay. Keywords: Greek Islands, culture, heritage, historic, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, architecture
PMR-D8193 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Approaching the quay by sea, with a view of the town in the background. Keywords: Scandinavia, port, panorama, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque, reflections
PMR-D8187 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Western suburbs of the city are spreading up the wooded flanks of Mount Floyen, as seen from the water. Keywords: Scandinavia, urban spread, development, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, 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-D8184 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO
PMR-D8183 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO
PMR-D8181 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The Sailors' Monument in Torgallmenningen Place was conceived by sculptor Dyre Vaa and unveiled in 1950. The twelve statues commemorate Norwegian sailors since Viking times. In front, a "wine-bottle musician" is giving a recital. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port
PMR-D8179 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8178 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Historic buildings in the old town. Keywords: Scandinavia, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port
PMR-D8177 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO
PMR-D8176 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO
PMR-D8175 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Brick gable facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) dated 1904, now devoted to tourist shops. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8174 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO
PMR-D8173 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen), with St. Mary's Church behind. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8172 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade with clock on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8171 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade of the Besokssenter (Visitors' Centre) on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8170 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO
PMR-D8169 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen). Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8168 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8167 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Inscription on a stone storehouse states that it was built in 1666 to the orders of merchant Dirich Wolpman. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8166 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. A stone storehouse built in 1666 to the orders of merchant Dirich Wolpman, according to the inscription over the door. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8165 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8164 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8163 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken) is the oldest surviving building in the city, having been completed around 1180. It was known as the "German Church" ("Tyskekirken") in the 15th century when a substantial part of the population was German. Romanesque side door. Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic
PMR-D8162 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken) is the oldest surviving building in the city, having been completed around 1180. It was known as the "German Church" ("Tyskekirken") in the 15th century when a substantial part of the population was German. Keywords: Scandinavia, Romanesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture
PMR-D8161 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the cruise ship quays in the harbour and the island of Sotra from Mount Floyen (319 metres). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port
PMR-D8159 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) and the Fish Market from Mount Floyen (319 metres). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port
PMR-D8158 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the city and the island of Sotra from Mount Floyen (319 metres). Keywords: Scandinavia, port, panorama, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8157 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) from Mount Floyen (319 metres). Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port
PMR-D8156 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) from the Mount Floyen funicular. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port
PMR-D8155 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. 19th/20th century facades near the harbour. Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, picturesque
PMR-D8087 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of the Old Town, comprising urban buildings mainly from Oslo. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8086 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed barn from Natadal, Nedre, Flatdal, Telemark (1762). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8085 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Gulsvik, Fla, Hallingdal (ca. 1750). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8084 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Two storehouses from Troym, Helmedal (left) (1650-1700), and Holshagen, Hol (right) (1650), both from Hallingdal. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8083 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of some farm outhouses. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8082 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A two.storey farmhouse from Akershus, Ostlandet (18th century). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8081 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Turf-roofed wooden house from Jaeren, Rogaland (1820-60). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8080 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A slate-roofed woodshed from Bakka, Halandsdal, Sunnhordland (ca.1800). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8079 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A tenant-farmer's house from Husmannsplass (19th century). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8078 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed farm outhouse. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8077 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A stall from Gronneflata, Uvdal, Numedal (1750-1800) Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8076 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A 'loft' storehouse from Brottveit Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700). Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8075 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. An open hearth farmhouse from Amlid Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8074 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Porsanger in Finnmark in the far north now houses an exhibition about Finnmark and the people who live there. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8073 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Ornate wooden carvings adorn the roof. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8072 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8071 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8070 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8069 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8068 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8067 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Guides in period costume provide help. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber
PMR-D8066 Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can tour the extensive site by period coach. Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8065 Norway, Oslo: equestrian statue of King Charles John in the square in front of the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott), which was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, Classical, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8064 Norway, Oslo: the Royal Palace (Det Kongelige Slott) was built in1824 48 in the reign of King Charles III. It faces the length of Karl Johans Gate. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, Classical
PMR-D8063 Norway, Oslo: fountains in the gardens of Eidsvoll Plass, with the National Theatre in the background. Keywords: picturesque, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8062 Norway, Oslo: the National Theatre, opened in 1899, gives regular performances of Ibsen's plays. Keywords: architecture, stage, drama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8061 Norway, Oslo: the Cathedral (Domkirke) was built 1694-97 after its predecessor burnt down. It is used for national events and by the Norwegian Royal Family. Keywords: architecture, historic, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8060 Norway, Oslo: the Cathedral (Domkirke) was built 1694-97 after its predecessor burnt down. It is used for national events and by the Norwegian Royal Family. Statue of King Christian IV in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, monument, Scandinavia, capital city, historic
PMR-D8059 Norway, Oslo: the Faculty of Law, Oslo University, constructed 1841-1851 by Christian Heinrich Grosch and Karl Friedrich Schinkel in the latter's well-known Classical style. Keywords: architecture, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8058 Norway, Oslo: facade of the Norwegian Parliamentary Building, housing the Storting, which was opened in 1866. Keywords: architecture, assembly building, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8057 Norway, Oslo: a cargo ship moored under the walls of the Akershus Fortress which dates back to the late 14th century. Keywords: picturesque, historic, defence, fortifications, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture
PMR-D8056 Norway, Oslo: Oslo City Hall (Radhus), a red-brick building built between 1931 and 1950, has two towers, one of which contains a set of 49 bells. Keywords: architecture, administration centre, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8055 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Frogner Pond, seen from the main bridge. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8054 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8053 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues, doubt. regret, persuasion, compassion
PMR-D8052 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8051 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. A forged iron gateway with female figures. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8050 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8049 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8048 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8047 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8046 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8045 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron. The central monolith surrounded by sculptures of Norwegian family life. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8044 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues
PMR-D8043 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8042 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8041 Norway, Oslo: rose beds in Frogner Park, with the Vigeland Sculptures in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8040 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8039 Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8038 Norway, Oslo: the Opera House (Operahuset), built of white granite and Carrara marble, was completed in 2007 at a cost of 4 billion Kroner. Ramps lead from water level to the roof, where there is a fine view of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, stage, music, drama, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8037 Norway, Oslo: view from the white granite ramp of the Opera House, with the Havnelageret office block reflected in the glass windows. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau
PMR-D8036 Norway, Oslo: view of the city from the roof of the Opera House, with Operagata in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, panorama, culture, capital city, Scandinavia
PMR-D8035 Norway, Oslo: Havnelageret office block on the quayside was the largest building in Scandinavia when it was completed in 1921. View from the roof of the Opera House. Keywords: architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, culture, Langkaia, Neo-Baroque, Art Nouveau
PMR-D8034 Norway, Oslo: view north from the roof of the Opera House, with Oslo Cathedral in the distance. Keywords: architecture, panorama, Scandinavia, capital city, culture
PMR-D8033 Norway, Oslo: view of the harbour from the roof of the Opera Hose, with a modern sculpture in the foreground. Keywords: Scandinavia, capital city, culture, artistic
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-D8025 Sweden, Gothenburg: giant cranes, preserved in the port's dockyard, testify to the city's growth from its maritime trade in past centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, engineering, commerce, mercantile, harbour, shipping
PMR-D8024 Sweden, Gothenburg: giant cranes, preserved in the port's dockyard, testify to the city's growth from its maritime trade in past centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, engineering, commerce, mercantile, harbour, shipping
PMR-D8015 Sweden, Gothenburg: the "Seaman's Wife" figure on a 49-metre- high column, dedicated to the city's seamen who died in the First World War. Keywords: picturesque, monument, Scandinavia, architecture
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-D7655 Morocco, Rabat: the modest entrance to the king's palace is guarded by the royal bodyguard. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7654 Morocco, Rabat: El-Faeh Mosque, opposite the king's palace and used by him on Fridays. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7653 Morocco, Rabat: the city is proud of its new street railway, seen in front of the city walls. Keywords: Africa, tramway, transport system, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, Sala Colonia, Bou Regreg
PMR-D7652 Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns, seen from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. A marble fountain occupies the centre of the stone-inlaid terrace. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7651 Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns, seen from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7650 Morocco, Rabat: interior of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and Hassan II) designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan and completed in 1971, uses Carrara marble throughout. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7649 Morocco, Rabat: the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and Hassan II) designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Toan and completed in 1971, uses Carrara marble throughout. The ornamentation echoes the Hassan Tower. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7648 Morocco, Rabat: the Hassan Tower, half-finished minaret of the huge mosque begun by Yacoub el-Mansour in 1191, abandoned at his death in 1199, with some of the re-erected columns. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7647 Morocco, Rabat: the royal guard, in colourful uniforms, mounted on white horses and carrying national pennants. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, equestrian, tradition, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7646 Morocco, Rabat: the royal guard, in colourful uniforms, mounted on white horses. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, equestrian, tradition, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7645 Morocco, Rabat: well-advanced construction on a new opera house. Keywords: Africa, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, music, stage
PMR-D7644 Morocco, Rabat: landscaping work in progress next to the city walls. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7643 Morocco, Rabat: landscaping work in progress next to the city walls. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7642 Morocco, Rabat: part of the city walls and traffic gateway. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city
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-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-D7440 Morocco, Fez: western entrance for traffic through the towering city walls. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
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-D7433 Morocco, Fez: passage to interior courtyard of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7432 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7431 Morocco, Fez: Interior of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture, picturesque
PMR-D7430 Morocco, Fez: a primary school class of young Moroccans. Keywords: Africa, teaching, pieducation, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7429 Morocco, Fez: colourful glass lamps on offer in a soukh. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, lighting
PMR-D7428 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7427 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7426 Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of the Medrasa (Koran School) Bou Inania, founded by the Merinid Sultan Abu Inan. It has similarities with the one of the same name in Meknes, also having cedarwood carvings. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture
PMR-D7425 Morocco, Fez: Bab el Jdid, a recent addition to the ranks of city gates. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture, picturesque
PMR-D7424 Morocco, Fez: gate to the medina and defence walls. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7423 Morocco, Fez: panoramic view of of Fez el Bali from the Burj Sud. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7422 Morocco, Fez: panoramic view of of Fez el Bali from the Burj Sud. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7421 Morocco, Fez: panoramic view of of Fez el Bali from the Burj Sud. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7420 Morocco, Fez: panoramic view from the Burj Sud of the medina of Fez el Bali with the minarets of the Kaiarouine Mosque and the Zaouira Moulay Idriss II (behind) where he is buried. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO
PMR-D7419 Morocco, Fez: one of the tiled gateway arches providing entry to the medina. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Fes
PMR-D7418 Morocco, Fez: facade of the Alaouite Royal Palace (Dar al Makhzen). Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Fes
PMR-D7416 Morocco, Meknes: the Moroccan flag with five-pointed star symbolising the five pillars of Islam. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, colourful, Maghreb, royal city
PMR-D7415 Morocco, Meknes: multicoloured ceramic condiment holders are popular with tourists. Keywords: Africa, symetry, patterns, colourful, bazaar, soukh, Maghreb, royal city
PMR-D7414 Morocco, Meknes: displays of fruit are painstakingly arranged to appeal to the clientele. Keywords: Africa, symetry, patterns, colourful, bazaar, soukh, Maghreb, royal city
PMR-D7413 Morocco, Meknes: displays of fruit are painstakingly arranged to appeal to the clientele. Keywords: Africa, symetry, patterns, colourful, bazaar, soukh, Maghreb, royal city
PMR-D7412 Morocco, Meknes: live tortoises in the food market. Keywords: Africa, soukh, bazaar, Maghreb, royal city
PMR-D7411 Morocco, Meknes: inside a clothing supplier in a soukh. The embroidery-work is mostly done by men. Keywords: Africa, royal city, culture, Maghreb, rag trade, dress
PMR-D7410 Morocco, Meknes: inside a clothing supplier in a soukh. The embroidery-work is mostly done by men. Keywords: Africa, royal city, culture, Maghreb, rag trade, dress
PMR-D7409 Morocco, Meknes: minaret of the Grande Mosque from the roof of the Medrasa Bou Inania. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, architecture, royal city
PMR-D7408 Morocco, Meknes: view from the gallery of the handsome courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. In the centre stands a marble basin for ablutions. Keywords: Africa, koran-school, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city
PMR-D7407 Morocco, Meknes: part of the carved cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school
PMR-D7406 Morocco, Meknes: an intricately carved panel which adorns the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. Keywords: Africa, koran-school, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb
PMR-D7405 Morocco, Meknes: carved cedar screen and part of the cedar roof and intricately decorated walls of the courtyard of the Medrasa Bou Inania, built in 1345 by the Marinid sultans Abu al-Hasan and Abu Inan. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city, koran-school
PMR-D7404 Morocco, Meknes: large expanse of the Place el Hedim, the far side of which leads to the soukhs. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city
PMR-D7403 Morocco, Meknes: wall of the medina from Place el Hedim with the row of adjoining kiosks, introduced more recently. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture, royal city
PMR-D7402 Morocco, Meknes: part of the mighty arcaded city wall which has been extensively restored. Keywords: Africa, royal city, architecture, fortifications, national heritage, historic, culture, Maghreb
PMR-D7401 Morocco, Meknes: a green park, popular with picnickers, with the mighty arcaded city wall in the background. Keywords: Africa, royal city, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, fortifications, architecture
PMR-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-D7349 Spain, Ceuta: the harbour of the autonomous city of Ceuta with catamaran ferryboat of Balearia disembarking passengers. Keywords: Africa, port, architecture, quayside, ferryboat, shipping , docks, Maghreb
PMR-D7348 Spain, Ceuta: entering the harbour of the autonomous city of Ceuta. Keywords: Africa, port, Maghreb, docks, shipping , ferryboat, quayside
PMR-D6898 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: view of the 36-storey City Hochhaus, at 142 metres, the tallest building in Leipzig, from the roof of the Battle of the Nations Monument. Designed by architect Hermann Henselmann in the form of an open book, it was formerly part of the university campus. In the foreground is the spire of the Russian Church. Keywords: heritage, architecture, masonry, high-rise, skyscraper, landmark
PMR-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-D6751 Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: costumed supporter celebrating the anniversary of the suffragette movement on the city walls. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, protester
PMR-D6750 Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: the red-brick neo-gothic Guildhall building, built in 1890 (rebuilt after a fire in 1908), stands outside the city walls, close to the River Foyle. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture
PMR-D6749 Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: Peace Bridge, opened on 25th June 2011, connects the Protestant walled city with the Catholic quarter on the opposite side of the River Foyle. The red-brick Guildhall stands on the far side of the river. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, engineering, construction, suspension
PMR-D6675 Northern Ireland, Belfast: recreational meadows in the Botanic Gardens also offer shady spots on hot days. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, horticulture, relaxation, picnic
PMR-D6674 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the colourful rose garden in the Botanic Gardens. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture, flowers, shrubs
PMR-D6673 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture
PMR-D6672 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture
PMR-D6671 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Botanic Gardens with Palm House designed by Sir Charles Lanyon which was completed in 1840, pre-dating the one in Kew Gardens. With colourful flower beds in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, recreation, horticulture
PMR-D6670 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Queen's University, a red-brick gothic-revival building by Sir Charles Lanyon, was opened in 1849. In the foreground is the war memorial with allegorical figures. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument
PMR-D6669 Northern Ireland, Belfast: statue of Henry Cooke (1788-1868), a leading Presbyterian minister in front of Belfast Metropolitan College. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument
PMR-D6667 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Headquarters of the Presbyerian Church in Ireland. Styled on the architecture of a Scottish baronial castle, it was designed by Robert Young and opened in 1905. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument
PMR-D6666 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. To the right are a number of partioned snugs. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful
PMR-D6665 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. The long, highly decorated bar, boldly tiled floor and moulded ceiling with gas mantles for lighting. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant, florid, colourful
PMR-D6664 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Crown Liquor Saloon in Victoria Street, a traditional Victorian pub owned by the National Trust. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, public house, beer, flamboyant
PMR-D6663 Northern Ireland, Belfast: "Rise" is the name given to this sculpture by Wolfgang Buttress which stands in the centre of the Broadway roundabout at the end of the M1 motorway. It comprises two concentric geodesic spheres on slender stanchions. Keywords: architecture, culture, capital city, metropolis, monument, artistic, modern art
PMR-D6658 Northern Ireland, Belfast: The Salmon of Knowledge sculpture, known locally as "The Big Fish", was made in 1999 to a design by John Kindness. It stands on Donegall Quay. Keywords: culture, capital city, metropolis, monument, mosaic
PMR-D6657 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Albert Memorial Clocktower, built in 1867, has developed a slight lean. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument, leaning tower
PMR-D6656 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Bittles Bar, one of the city's most unusual pubs, was built in 1868 and was originally called "The Shakespeare". Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque, flatiron-shape, masonry, capital city, metropolis, beer
PMR-D6655 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. Statue of Queen Victoria with allegorical figures representing the textile and ship-building industries. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument
PMR-D6654 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Scottish Provident Institution Building in Donegall Square, was built 1897-1902 by architects Young and Mackenzie in neo-classical style. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D6653 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. View from the south-east, showing the corner towers. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D6652 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. South facade. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D6651 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. Statue of Queen Victoria with allegorical figures representing the textile and ship-building industries. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis, monument
PMR-D6650 Northern Ireland, Belfast: one of the wings of Crumlin Road Gaol, opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996. Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city
PMR-D6648 Northern Ireland, Belfast: interior of Crumlin Road Gaol, opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996. Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city
PMR-D6647 Northern Ireland, Belfast: entrance to Crumlin Road Gaol, designed by Charles Lanyon and opened in 1846, where many terrorists ended up. It closed its doors finally in 1996. Keywords: prison, gaol, jail, behind bars, detention, sentencing, incarceration, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6646 Northern Ireland, Belfast: Unionist murals near the Falls Road. Keywords: propaganda, advertising, support, solidarity, capital city
PMR-D6641 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the rotunda and staircase in Belfast City Hall. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, decor, sumptuous
PMR-D6640 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Great Hall in Belfast City Hall, rebuilt after war damage. Keywords: heritage, historic, meeting room, conferance, sumptuous
PMR-D6639 Northern Ireland, Belfast: the Council Chamber in Belfast City Hall. Keywords: heritage, historic, meeting room, discussion, debate, decision-making, conferance
PMR-D6623 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. St. Laurence's Gate, formerly the eastern entrance through the city walls. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6586 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: the turreted Record Tower, the sole surviving tower from the mediaeval castle from ca. 1228, with the adjoining Chapel Royal (19th century). Seen from the Dubhlinn Gardens, laid out in 1680. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6585 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: Upper Castle Yard with State Entrance (left), Castle Hall with Bedford Tower and the State Apartments. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6584 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: Castle Hall with Bedford Tower. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6583 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Trinity College: the Campanile, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, was completed in 1853. The flanking sculptures are by Thomas Kirk. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, capital city, architecture, Georgian
PMR-D6582 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Arnaldo Pomodoro's sculpture "Sphere within a Sphere" in Trinity College. The inner sphere represents the earth and the outer sphere, Christianity. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, artistic
PMR-D6581 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a neo-classical building by Francis Johnston (1818) which was used as HQ by the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6580 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, a neo-classical building by Francis Johnston (1818) which was used as HQ by the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6579 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey, with O'Connell Monument in the background. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6578 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Ha'penny Bridge (1816) over the River Liffey, with Bachelors Walk on the right. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6577 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Daniel O'Connell Monument at the end of O'Connell Street, often regarded as the centre of the city. Behind, the 120-metre-high stainless steel Spire devised by London architect, Ian Ritchie. Said to be the tallest sculpture in the world. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture, sculpture
PMR-D6572 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the admirably large enclosure for western lowland gorillas in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6571 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6570 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6569 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6568 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6567 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6566 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: western lowland gorillas share their enclosure with red-capped mangabey monkeys in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6565 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: built between 1817 and 1861, the 63-metre-high Wellington Monument stands in the south-east of Phoenix Park. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, landscape, capital city, architecture, column
PMR-D6564 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin. It is linked to the Synod House by a stone footbridge. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6563 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Christ Church Cathedral dates back to 1028, but was largely rebuilt for the last time in 1871 in neo-gothic/romanesque style. It claims to be the seat of both the Church of Ireland and the Roman Catholic archbishops of Dublin. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6562 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublinia, a museum devoted to the history of the city, particularly Viking and Meiaeval. It is housed in the Synod Hall of Christ Church Cathedral. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, architecture
PMR-D6561 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street, dating from 1879, has seen many famous performers treading its boards Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, colourful, capital city, architecture, show business, cabaret, musicals, plays
PMR-D6560 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Michael Cusack (1847-1906), founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association, outside the Aviva Stadium in Lansdowne Road. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, sculpture, memorial, sports , athletics, Irish
PMR-D6559 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne, in the corner of Merrion Square, with a statue of his pregnant mother. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, sculpture
PMR-D6558 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: statue of Oscar Wilde by Danny Osborne, in the corner of Merrion Square. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, sculpture
PMR-D6068 Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic
PMR-D6067 Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic
PMR-D6060 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the traditional musical accompaniment in the majlis. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, dishdasha, instruments, drum
PMR-D6059 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: tented majlis (place of assembly) where meals are served. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, Bedouin
PMR-D6058 Oman, Muscat: an old watchtower overlooking the buildings of Old Muscat, with the Omani flag flying high. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, defence, fortifications
PMR-D6057 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj
PMR-D6056 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj
PMR-D6055 Oman, Muscat: golden "coffee pot" feature, surrounded by flower beds, on a traffic island. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D6054 Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music
PMR-D6053 Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music
PMR-D6052 Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture
PMR-D6051 Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture
PMR-D6050 Oman, Muscat: part of the Persian carpet in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the floral pattern and rich colours. It is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, has 1,700,000,000 knots, and weighs 21 tonnes. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, colourful, artistic, elegant
PMR-D6049 Oman, Muscat: polychrome floral panels in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, faience, culture, artistic, colourful
PMR-D6048 Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The Italian chandelier is the world's largest. The hand-woven carpet was produced in Iran and measures 60 x 70 metres, making it the world's second largest. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, dome , cupola, artistic
PMR-D6047 Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, dome, cupola, balance , proportion, symmetry, elegance, majestic, artistic
PMR-D6046 Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, prayer, worship, faience
PMR-D6045 Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, prayer, worship, faience
PMR-D6044 Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship
PMR-D6043 Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, faience, prayer, worship
PMR-D6042 Oman, Muscat: ministerial building, with the gardens of the Grand Mosque in the foreground. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D6041 Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422). Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D6040 Oman, Muscat: reflections in the polished marble forecourt of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship
PMR-D6039 Oman, Muscat: the principal minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 90 metres high, shows Egyptian influence. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D6038 Oman, Muscat: fountain and falaj (water channel) in the gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with the entrance and dome of the prayer hall behind. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble
PMR-D6037 Oman, Muscat: a young Omani in the soukh with his father. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, child, boy, youngster, toy, son, family
PMR-D6036 Oman, Muscat: view of Old Muscat with government buildings and Al Alam Palace. In the background are the two Portuguese forts, Jalali and Mirani which defended the harbour. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic
PMR-D6032 Oman, Wadi Ayun: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, ship of the desert, dromedary
PMR-D6011 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of Hadhramaut. View of the city on its commanding position on high ground, surrounded by impregnable walls of limestone slabs, originally maybe 10m high. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation, defence, fortifications
PMR-D6010 Oman, Khor Rori: one of the khors (creeks) which are to be found on this coast. It is overlooked by the ancient city of Sumhuram, a major port for the export of frankincense. The freshwater is full of fish, which attract many acquatic birds. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature reserve
PMR-D6009 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6008 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6007 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6006 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the Sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the well-preserved walls of the temple complex. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6005 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6004 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense . The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls and limestone ablutions basin in a room of the temple. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6003 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D5955 Oman, Duqm.: City Hotel. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture
PMR-D5952 Oman: Toyota Landcruisers at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, isolated, expedition
PMR-D5951 Oman: inside a Bedouin "tent" in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, shade, cool, shelter, carpets
PMR-D5950 Oman: youngsters at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, children, kids
PMR-D5949 Oman: a "petrol station" at a Bedouin camp in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition
PMR-D5948 Oman: a mosque, alone in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5947 Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition
PMR-D5946 Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition
PMR-D5945 Oman: Desert Nights Camp, in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5944 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary
PMR-D5943 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary
PMR-D5942 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary
PMR-D5941 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5940 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5939 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: overnight cabins arranged in a circle around the central pavilion. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5938 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light flying wing giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, aerial, desert
PMR-D5937 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands: sand dunes in late afternoon light. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, light & shade, picturesque, photogenic
PMR-D5936 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruisers in the sand dunes. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort
PMR-D5935 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort
PMR-D5934 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort
PMR-D5933 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light aircraft giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort
PMR-D5932 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: mixed vegetation near the entrance to the wadi. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, rocky, picturesque, palm trees
PMR-D5931 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: view into the rugged steep-sided gorge. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky, craggy, geology
PMR-D5930 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D5929 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D5928 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D5927 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5926 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5925 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: recreational area adjacent to the cafe and lifeguard post. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5924 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5923 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5922 Oman: colourful Bougainvillea flowers near Wadi al Khalid. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, blooms, bush, shrub, botany, flora
PMR-D5921 Oman: Landcruisers lined up outside a Pakistani restaurant during a mealstop near Wadi al Khalid. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, roadside cafe, food-stop
PMR-D5920 Oman: "Camel waste disposal unit": camels eating cardboard cartons from a refuse container on the road to Ibra. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedaries, scavenging
PMR-D5919 Oman: "Camel waste disposal unit": camels making a meal from a refuse container on the road to Ibra. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedaries, scavenging
PMR-D5918 Oman: blue-domed mosque on the road to Ibra. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture
PMR-D5917 Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5916 Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5915 Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5914 Oman, Zukait: stele, describing the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology
PMR-D5913 Oman, the Saiq Plateau: cultivated terraces adjacent to the village of A'Sheregah on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rocky, wild, geology, limestone, chasm, agriculture, crops
PMR-D5912 Oman, Saiq Plateau: kitten in Al Ayn. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, photogenic, cat, pet, animal
PMR-D5911 Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of A'Sheragah with its terraces and falaj (irregation channel) on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5910 Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a tiled doorway in the village of Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, faience, ceramic, colourful
PMR-D5909 Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of Al Aqr from Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5908 Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a natural water hole near the village of Al Ayn, overlooking Wadi Al Ayn. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5907 Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the village of Al Ayn, with a terrace of gardens in the foreground. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5906 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view of the village of Al Aqr from the village of Al Ayn, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5905 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres, showing the numerous terraces. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5904 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur in the foreground, and A'Sheragah in the distance. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5903 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5901 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with Omani drivers wearing traditional dishdashas in the foreground. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5900 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5899 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of A'Sheragah and its terraces. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5898 Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn. Villages of A'Sheragah (left) and Al Ayn (right) on the far side. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm
PMR-D5897 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5896 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5895 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5894 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5893 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view among the date palms. Most of the underplanted bananas have disappeared. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, palm-trees, grove
PMR-D5892 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: watch towers protruding from the sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, historic
PMR-D5891 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view towards Nizwa with part of the modern town. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5890 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5889 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5888 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis
PMR-D5886 Oman: barren mountains dominate the plain east of Nizwa, approaching Birkat al Mawz. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5885 Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation
PMR-D5884 Oman, Nizwa: topiary work outside the walls of the modernised soukhs. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture
PMR-D5883 Oman, Nizwa: exotic golden pavilion at the entrance to the East Soukh. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture, colourful
PMR-D5882 Oman, Nizwa: a corner of the East Soukh devoted to traditional Bahla earthenware pottery, a popular souvenir with visitors. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade
PMR-D5881 Oman, Nizwa: general view of the modernised bunting-strewn East Soukh. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, pottery, souvenirs
PMR-D5880 Oman, Nizwa: strings of bunting decorate the soukh using masses of Omani flags. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade
PMR-D5879 Oman, Nizwa: traditionally-shaped Bahla earthenware pottery jars displayed in the East Soukh and popular as souvenirs. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, pottery, souvenirs
PMR-D5878 Oman, Nizwa: sacks of herbs and spices in the soukh. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade
PMR-D5877 Oman, Nizwa: sacks of herbs and spices in the soukh. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade
PMR-D5876 Oman, Nizwa: stall in the soukh offering sacks of spices, with young sales assistants. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5875 Oman, Nizwa: vegetable stall in the soukh, with owner sitting in the foreground. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, greengrocery
PMR-D5874 Oman, Nizwa: shop in the soukh, selling halwa and other Omani sweets and confectionery. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, sweetmeats
PMR-D5873 Oman, Nizwa: a young camel about to be driven off in a pick-üp truck by his new owner at the livestock market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh
PMR-D5872 Oman, Nizwa: a truckload of young camels at the livestock market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh
PMR-D5871 Oman, Nizwa: a truckload of young camels at the livestock market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh
PMR-D5870 Oman, Nizwa: young camel being unloaded from a truck at the livestock market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh
PMR-D5869 Oman, Jabrin: plan of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic
PMR-D5868 Oman, Jabrin: colourfully decorated roof of the dining hall of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic, ornate, beams
PMR-D5867 Oman, Jabrin: view of the town, at the foot of barren mountains, from Jabreen Castle. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic
PMR-D5866 Oman, Jabrin: the entrance to Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic
PMR-D5865 Oman, Al Hamra: a nearby sea of date palms provides a patch of green. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, trees, agriculture
PMR-D5863 Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin
PMR-D5862 Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin
PMR-D5861 Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin
PMR-D5859 Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin
PMR-D5858 Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin
PMR-D5857 Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village is a green oasis in barren surroundings Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque
PMR-D5856 Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): traditional method of keeping water cool, before the time of refrigerators.. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5855 Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village stands on a steep hillside; the inhabitants are accustomed to the steps. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque
PMR-D5854 Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the ruined watchtower overlooking the village. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5853 Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5852 Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5851 Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5850 Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5849 Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama
PMR-D5848 Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama
PMR-D5847 Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5846 Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5845 Oman: Omani drivers, dressed for 2000m. altitude, in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5844 Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5843 Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional
PMR-D5842 Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional
PMR-D5841 Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5840 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5839 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5838 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5837 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5836 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5835 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5834 Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5833 Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track
PMR-D5832 Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5831 Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5830 Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5829 Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone
PMR-D5828 Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone
PMR-D5827 Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5826 Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone
PMR-D5825 Oman, Nakhal: the river, just below the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah, is a popular place for local people to paddle and bathe. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, spa
PMR-D5824 Oman, Nakhal: Omani family enjoying a picnic in the shade near to the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, oasis, children, eating, mealtime
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-D5820 Oman, Nakhal: Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times: view from the "keep", with the town and its mosque in the distance. 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-D5818 Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and outer walls of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications
PMR-D5817 Oman, Nakhal: view of the town and its mosque from the walls of the fortress, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis
PMR-D5816 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5815 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5814 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5813 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5811 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5810 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5809 Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour
PMR-D5808 Oman, Barka: varieties of fish on offer in the fish market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5807 Oman, Barka: varieties of fish on offer in the fish market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5806 Oman, Barka: growers offering their produce in the fruit and vegetable market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5805 Oman, Barka: strange produce in the fruit and vegetable market. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate
PMR-D5804 Oman, Muscat: sunset, from the beach. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, peaceful, tranquil
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-D5799 Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque
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-D5795 Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music
PMR-D5794 Oman, Muscat: colourful gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, minarets
PMR-D5793 Oman, Muscat: colourful gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422). Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, minarets
PMR-D5792 Oman, Muscat: modern hotel in a bay sheltered by by dark, barren mountains, on the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs
PMR-D5791 Oman, Muscat: natural bridge in the limestone cliffs, on the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs
PMR-D5790 Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs
PMR-D5789 Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs
PMR-D5788 Oman, Muscat: unusual black rocky outcrop off the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime
PMR-D5787 Oman, Muscat: traditional wooden dhow used for trading or pleasure trips, flying the flag of Oman. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, ship, boat, maritime
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-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-D5566 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A model of the area of excavation. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5565 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A pair of bed frames have survived the centuries. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5564 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Lower room of a house, with stone basin. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5563 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The highest wall so far uncovered is a house fronting on to a triangular square. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5562 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A flight of stone steps, fractured in an earthquake. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5561 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. A Bronze Age WC, with running water. Houses had hot and cold running water, the hot probably coming from geo-thermal sources. Also waste water disposal pipes. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5560 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Walls of unattributed buildings, with the main street in the background. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5559 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5558 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. The "pithoi room", probably a store-room, where a number of amphorae were found, some still containing the remains of barley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5557 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Doorway and windows of a putative house. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5556 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. Ongoing excavation of the wall of a 2/3-storey building, with supports. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
PMR-D5555 Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago. General view of the site, with the extensive new roofing arrangements for protection from the elements. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins
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-D5421 Switzerland, Zurich: impressive architecture in the city centre. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval
PMR-D5407 Russia, Moscow: aerial view from the aircraft. Keywords: city, metropolis, panorama, overview
PMR-D5406 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the Persian god Mithra/Mitra under Zoroastrianism had the attributes of the sun and light and was associated with justice and truth. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit
PMR-D5405 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the reclining Buddha dates back to ca. 6th century AD, and was discovered in the 1960s in the ruins of a temple. It is 12.8 metres long, weighs 5 tonnes, made of terracotta, and represents "Buddha in Nirvana". Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit
PMR-D5404 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the reclining Buddha dates back to ca. 6th century AD, and was discovered in the 1960s in the ruins of a temple. It is 12.8 metres long, weighs 5 tonnes, made of terracotta, and represents "Buddha in Nirvana". Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit
PMR-D5403 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: figure of a mounted horseman king, dating from 7th century. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit
PMR-D5402 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: stone idol or Balbal from Obi Kiik, dating from 6-7th century AD. Balbals were usually buried with the dead in graves. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit
PMR-D5394 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: private banqueting room awaiting guests in a city-centre restaurant. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful, sumptuous, opulent, plushy, upholstery, richly-furnished
PMR-D5339 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city: Turkiston Hotel. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5338 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: part of the Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5337 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: highly ornate green-tiled Mihrab. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5336 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: carved wooden frieze and pillar-capital, part of the Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5335 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5334 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: facade and iwan of the Barak-Khan Madrasa, built in late 15th/early 16th centuries. It faces the Khazrati-Imami Mosque (2007) across the square. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5333 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: the dome of the Kaffai Shashi Mosque stannds on a handsome drum with polychrome floral ornamentation. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5332 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Tilla-Sheikh Mosque ("Golden Sheikh Mosque"), built 1856-7. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5331 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrat Imami Mosque, built in 2007, with the smaller Tilla Sheikh Mosque (1856-7) in front, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5330 Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007, across the square from Barak-Khan Madrasa. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5266 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: fountain in the green centre of the city, with Gur-i Amir, the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlaine), in the background. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, majolica, faience, glazed, ornamentation, intricate
PMR-D5254 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a fine statue of the seated Amir Temur (Tamerlaine) in the city centre, at the end of University Boulevard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, memorial, sculpture
PMR-D5227 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: panorama view over Khiva from the watchtower of the Kohna Ark. Prominent are the green dome of the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the Islam Khoja minaret and mosque. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5226 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking north. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation
PMR-D5225 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Mukhamed Rakhim-kahn Medrasa, with the minaret of the Juma Mosque behind, seen from the watchtower of the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5224 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking south. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation
PMR-D5223 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: facade and iwan of Kutlug Murad Inak madrasa, also known as Alla-Kuli Kahn madrasa (mid 19th century), which was once one of the biggest schools in Khiva. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5222 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a defence turret on the fortified wall of the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5221 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Eastern Gate (Polvon Darvoza - Stronman's Gate) to Ichan Kala, the old town. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5220 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the "winter" courtyard in the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), where the Amir had his yurt on the raised stone platform, with gallery and large panels of ornate blue tiles. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5219 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful decorated roof adjoining a courtyard in the Tosh Khauni ( Kohna Ark). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5218 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: corner of the "winter" courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), where the Amir had his yurt, with gallery and large panels of ornate blue tiles. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5217 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a corner of a courtyard in the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), with gallery and panels of ornate blue tiled decoration. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5216 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gallery in the central courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), from where the Amir would watch special presentations. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5215 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Amir's sumptuous bedroom in the Tosh Khauli (Kohna Ark). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5214 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: one of the large courtyards in the Tosh Khauli (Kohna Ark) where the Amir would watch special presentations. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5213 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: interior of the Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its 203 wooden pillars, some of them dating back to the 10th century. The central garden, open to the elements, with two of the original wooden pillars. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5212 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: interior of the Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its 203 wooden pillars, some of them dating back to the 10th century. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5211 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: dome of the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum with graves of dignitaries in the foreground, in the.Itchan Kala (inner town). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5210 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: ornate blue tiled niche in the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5209 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: museum attendant in the Kohna Ark, posing with one of the exhibits. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5208 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a group of young Uzbek children in the Kohna Ark, posing for a photograph. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5207 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: entry gate to the Kohna Ark with twin green-domed towers. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5206 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: ancient carved wooden door leading onto the courtyard in the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5205 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: intricate decoration with arabesques in turquoise-blue on the wall of the reception hall of the mosque in the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5204 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful roof of the reception hall of the mosque in the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5203 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: traditional Uzbek puppets on a souvenir stall. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5202 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: colourful plan of the city on tiles. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5201 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: teenage Uzbek girls being photographed by a friend. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5200 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: diagram of "The Silk Road Project" by the authorities. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5199 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical housing in a residential quarter of the Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5198 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical modern housing in the Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5197 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muslim graves perched on the outside of the city walls due to lack of space. Natural gas pipeline in the foreground. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5196 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gate in the Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5195 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muslim graves within the city walls. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5194 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Islam Khoja madrasa, built 1908-10 stands in the Ark and now houses the Museum of Applied Arts. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5193 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Islam Khoja minaret stands 44.6 metres high. It was completed in 1908. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5192 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Islam Khoja minaret stands 44.6 metres high. It was completed in 1908. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5191 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: street near the Ark in Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5190 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: streets in Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5189 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: streets in Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5188 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gateway in Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5187 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view through Northern Gate (Buhoro Darvoza - Bukhara Gate), with its twin green tiled domes. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5186 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the mighty, fortified city wall and bastions of the Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, defence, castellations, crenelations
PMR-D5185 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the mighty, fortified city wall and bastions of the Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, defence, castellations, crenelations
PMR-D5184 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: local transport is provided by trolley buses. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, ecology, electric
PMR-D5183 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: an old minaret in Ichan Kala, with the Kalta Minar in the background. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5182 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the colourful Kalta Minar or "Short Minaret" was planned to be 79.5 metres high, but only reached 29.4 metres before it was abandoned in 1852. It belongs to the adjacent Mohammed Amin Khan medrasa. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5181 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the mighty, fortified city wall and bastions of the Ichan Kala. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, defence, castellations, crenelations
PMR-D5180 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Western Gate (Ota-Darvoza - Father's Gate), with its twin towers, has been recently renovated, like much of the town. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5179 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: Muhammad Ibn Muso Al Xorazmiy 783-850 AD, mathematician and astronomer, to whom we owe the terms algebra and algorithm. He was probably a native of Khiva. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, monument, statue, memorial
PMR-D5178 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the green dome of the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum and the colourful, 45-metre-high Islam Khoja minaret, built in 1908, in the.Itchan Kala (inner town). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5177 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: souvenir stall in the old quarter. Bags with traditional designs are sought after. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, trade, selling
PMR-D5118 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue of Abuali Ibri Sina, Persian polymath, known in the west as Avicenna, on a traffic island on Avenue Somoni near the National Medical Centre. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, monument
PMR-D5117 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: State Circus Rotunda. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5116 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: statue in the public gardens, with fountains. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5115 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: public gardens with fountain and monument. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5114 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: flowers of the Persian Silk Tree or Pink Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin), a common indiginous tree of the region. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, botany, flowers, colourful
PMR-D5113 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: State Theatre of the Drama Academy of Abulqosim Lohuti, on Rudaki Avenue. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5112 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Rudaki Avenue, the tree-lined main thoroughfare of the city. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5111 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: a pair of Laughing, or Palm Doves (Streptopelia senegalensis). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, birds, ornithology, pigeons
PMR-D5110 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: main entrance to the Botanical Gardens, in traditional Uzbek style. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5109 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Persian Silk Tree or Pink Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin), a common indiginous tree of the region. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, botany, flowers, colourful
PMR-D5108 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: main entrance to the Botanical Gardens, in traditional Uzbek style, with a bed of Cannas in the foreground. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5107 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis). Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, birds, ornithology, starlings
PMR-D5106 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: a fine display of Yuccas in the Botanical Gardens. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, horticulture, flowers, blooms, plants
PMR-D5105 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: part of the "Green Bazaar" , selling fruit and vegetables. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5104 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: part of the "Green Bazaar" , selling fruit and vegetables. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5103 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious
PMR-D5102 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Terrace overlooking the main road. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious
PMR-D5101 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant, spacious
PMR-D5100 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant
PMR-D5099 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant
PMR-D5098 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Part of the colourful, carved wood ceiling. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant
PMR-D5097 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Part of the colourful, carved wood ceiling. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant
PMR-D5096 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant
PMR-D5095 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: colonial-style mansion belonging to Teahouse Rochat. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5094 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Finance Department of the Republic of Tajikistan. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, ministry, treasury
PMR-D5093 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in 1946 in typical USSR style. Quotations from the president flank the facade. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, music, drama, stage
PMR-D5092 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Ferdowski National Library Building, founded in 1933 is now occupied by the Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Tajikistan, the state auditor. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5091 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: twin office towers, which are the highest in the city. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5090 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Parliament Building. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5089 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the handsome gateway and entrance to Rudaki Park. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5088 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems
PMR-D5087 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the "Palace of Nations", palace of the president, Emomali Rahmon, from Rudaki Park. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5086 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems
PMR-D5085 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems
PMR-D5084 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument to Abu 'Abd Allah Ja'far ibn Muhammad al- Rudaki, better known as "Rudaki", a Persian poet who lived from 858 to 941 AD and is regarded as the initiator of classical Persian poetry. He was blind in his later years. His statue replaced that of Lenin in 2007. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, literature, poems
PMR-D5083 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the state emblem, on the Gerb Monument in Rudaki Park. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5082 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the Gerb Monument in Rudaki Park bearing the state emblem. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5081 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: the Gerb Monument in Rudaki Park bearing the state emblem. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5080 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument of Amir Ismail Somoni in Rudaki Park which was erected in 1999. The currency (somoni) takes its name from him. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5079 Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: monument of Amir Ismail Somoni in Rudaki Park which was erected in 1999. The currency (somoni) takes its name from him. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene
PMR-D5007 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: rows of shops in the spacious bazaar. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D5006 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street vendor of shish kebab. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D5005 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: entrance to the large bazaar. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D5004 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a mosque in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D5003 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: Uighur women with child, in a street of Old Kashgar. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D5002 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: courtyard of a house in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D5001 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: view of Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D5000 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4999 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: an Uighur woman with young child in Old Kashgar. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4998 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4997 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4996 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4995 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4994 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a street in Old Kashgar, which has shrunk to a fraction of its previous size due to new development by the authorities. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, adobe
PMR-D4993 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: an antiques shop in Old Kashgar, with proprietor. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4992 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: an antiques shop in Old Kashgar. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
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-D4986 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the minaret of the mosque, near to the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, is richly decorated with floral and geometric patterns. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4985 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the 18-metres-high statue of Mao Zedong, one of the few remaining in China., stands in People's Place. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, monument, Mao tse Tung, Communism
PMR-D4984 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: red flowers dominate People's Park with its traditional foot bridges. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4983 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: red flowers dominate People's Park, where the statue of Mao Zedong still stands. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, monument
PMR-D4982 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: red flowers dominate People's Park, where the statue of Mao Zedong still stands. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4981 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the fashionable centre of the city, with the Sultan Hotel. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4980 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the fashionable centre of the city, with the Sultan Hotel. A bubble car parked in the foreground. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4979 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: mosque, adjoining the main square. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4978 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: view of the spacious main square with the Id Kah mosque on the far side and Wustanbowie (Millennium Old Street) behind, where numerous shops selling local handicrafts are to be found. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4977 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: the most popular mode of transport is (electric) scooter or moped. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4976 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a modern shopping centre adjoining the main square. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, architecture
PMR-D4975 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a camel waiting for custom in the main square. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4974 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: colouful carriages drawn by horses or camels take visitors on a tour of the city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4973 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a colourful horse-drawn carriage takes visitors on a tour of the city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4972 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a colourful horse-drawn carriage takes visitors on a tour of the city, with a camel "parked" in the foreground. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4971 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: a colourful horse-drawn carriage takes visitors on a tour of the city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4970 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: bronze representation of a camel train on the ancient "Silk Road" in the main square. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, sculpture
PMR-D4969 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: bronze representation of a camel train on the ancient "Silk Road" in the main square. The Id Kah mosque in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan, sculpture
PMR-D4968 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: Id Kah mosque, dating back to 1442 but frequently renovated, can accommodate 20,000 worshippers. The spiritual centre of the muslim Uighars. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan
PMR-D4901 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: typical house in the city, in the Uighur style, with a ventilated room on the roof for drying grapes. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, Turfan, raisins, sultanas
PMR-D4900 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4899 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4898 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: group of Chinese mannequins in Jiaohe ruined city for a photography session. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, Turfan, fashion, model, colourful, mode, clothes
PMR-D4897 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: group of Chinese mannequins in Jiaohe ruined city for a photography session. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, Turfan, fashion, model, colourful, mode, clothes
PMR-D4896 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Northwest Buddhist Temple, built in the 5th century and restored during the 9th-10th centuries. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4895 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4894 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4893 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4892 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4891 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4890 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4889 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4888 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4887 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4886 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. Bust of a successful general. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan, statue, soldier
PMR-D4885 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. The Disney-style facade of the entry hall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4878 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4877 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Allegorical figures on a high pedestal, at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4876 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Modern viewing platform, with traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4875 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4874 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Electric bus for visitors, with city walls in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4873 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4872 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Reconstructed Buddhist stupa. The alcoves probably contained figures of Buddha. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4871 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. "Main storage building". Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4870 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Interior of "main storage building" showing transmission of square base to circular tower. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4869 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Part of the city wall, with modern buttresses. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4868 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4867 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Remains of the inner city wall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4866 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4865 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4864 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4863 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Pagoda-like structure. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4862 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Part of the mighty city walls. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4861 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Partially reconstructed building adjoining the pagoda-like structure. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4860 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4784 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4783 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4782 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4781 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4780 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4779 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4778 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Battle between Rama and Ravana. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4777 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4776 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Demon. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4775 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Hanuman. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4774 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4773 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4772 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4771 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4770 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4769 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4768 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4767 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4766 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4765 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4764 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4763 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4762 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4761 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4760 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4759 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4758 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4693 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: nobles supporting a golden naga which guards the entry steps to the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4692 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: facade of the Buddhist Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4691 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: monkeys supporting a golden naga which guards the entry steps to the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4690 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: some of the colourful murals depicting scenes from the life of Buddha in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, historic, heritage, fresco
PMR-D4689 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: shrine of the Buddhist Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island) Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4688 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: pool with surfacing catfish in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, nature, freshwater, fish
PMR-D4687 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: silk weaving on a wooden loom in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, local, production, artisan, workshop, weaving
PMR-D4686 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: taking up silk thread from silkworm cocoons in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, local, production, artisan, workshop, weaving
PMR-D4685 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, ornithology, birds, wildfowl, egrets
PMR-D4684 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: examples of typical stilt houses in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional , native
PMR-D4683 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) with fruit, in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, nature
PMR-D4682 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: flowers possessing a red juice which is used for dying silk in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, plants, nature, colourful
PMR-D4681 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stilt houses on Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional, native
PMR-D4680 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: ferryboat crossing to Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island) from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, transport, river
PMR-D4679 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stilt houses on Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional, native
PMR-D4678 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: feature on a traffic island, seemingly based on the ancient stone carvings of Angkor Wat. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, sculpture, art
PMR-D4677 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: howdah, and steps used for getting up to it, on display in the Royal Palace museum with other historic items. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4676 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: ornate royal palanquin preserved in the Royal Palace museum. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, transport
PMR-D4675 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: model of Angkor Wat temple complex, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4674 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4673 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: belltower in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4672 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4671 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the Silver Pagoda from the adjoining gardens, in the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, historic, heritage
PMR-D4670 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stupa or shrine of King Norodom and pavilion containing his equestrian statue with the Silver Pagoda in the background, in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4669 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: equestrian statue of King Norodom on a roofed plinth, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4668 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stupa or shrine of King Norodom in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4667 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: flowers of Dark Red Meranti (Pentacme Siamensis) growing in the grounds of the Royal Palace. According to legend Buddha was born under a tree of this species in one of his reincarnations. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, trees, shrubs
PMR-D4666 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: musiciams playing traditional Cambodian instruments in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, music, drums, percussion, band
PMR-D4665 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stupa or shrine of Princess Kantha Botha, daughter of King Sihanouk, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4664 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Royal Palace: revered figure in the Silver Pagoda complex representing Madame Penh, from whom the city takes its name. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
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-D4662 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4661 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Preah Reach Damnak Chan in the Royal Palace grounds, in traditional Khmer style, is the administrative centre of the palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4660 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the face on the principal spire of the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, was inspired by the Bayon at Angkor. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4659 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4658 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: library building (Hor Samritvimean) in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4657 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the King's quarters in the Royal Palace, are normally closed to visitots. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4656 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Figure of a Garuda supporting the roof. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4655 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4654 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4653 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style at a cost of US$30m. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast
PMR-D4652 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: this traffic island is part of Samdech Hun Sen Park, Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4651 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Langka, founded in 1442, one of the principal temples of the city, on Sihanouk Boulevard. The vihara was used as a storeroom during the Khmer Rouge rule. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4650 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Langka, founded in 1442, one of the principal temples of the city, on Sihanouk Boulevard. View of the shrine. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4649 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. The main entrance is by the eastern stairway, guarded by nagas. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple
PMR-D4648 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. A monk in the grounds and bougainvillea blossom. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, gardens
PMR-D4647 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. View of the interior of the vihara, with presiding figure of Buddha. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple
PMR-D4646 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Samdech Hun Sen Park, with the new Naga World Hotel and Entertainment Complex in the background. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture
PMR-D4645 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style, is overshadowed by rising tower blocks Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast
PMR-D4644 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Hotel Cambodiana, built in traditional style. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, accommodation
PMR-D4643 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4642 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4641 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Historical photograph of the population being driven out of the city. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4640 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The 2nd floor, where the rooms were divided into tiny individual cells, 1-metre wide. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4639 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The courtyard contains 14 anonymous graves - bodies found after liberation. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4638 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The courtyard contains 14 anonymous graves - bodies found after liberation. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
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-D4636 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful pavilion on Sihanouk Boulevard houses a statue of Norodom Sihanouk. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, memorial
PMR-D4635 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful Kinnara (half woman and half bird) in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4634 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4633 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4632 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4631 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4630 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4629 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4628 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: standing figure of Buddha in a park on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, monument, statue, plinth
PMR-D4627 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island) with traditional boats, some acting as dwellings, moored in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway
PMR-D4626 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the latest high-rise blocks across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway
PMR-D4625 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and the Grand Waterfront Hotel across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway, architecture
PMR-D4624 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and Sisowath Quay across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island) with traditional boats moored in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway
PMR-D4623 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Ounaloom, headquarters of the country's Buddhist religion, was founded in 1443. It has been successfully restored after the destruction wrought by the Khmer Rouge. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, temple, historic, heritage
PMR-D4622 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: riverfront promenade with palm trees and flags, and Sisowath Quay (Road) behind. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, street scene, picturesque
PMR-D4621 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the city from the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with the Tonle Sap River in the background. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, rooftops
PMR-D4620 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: swimming pool on the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with view of the Tonle Sap River Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, leisure
PMR-D4619 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Memorial Stupa at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center in the "Killing Fields" where about 17,000 men, women and children were bludgeoned to death by the Khmer Rouge regime. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, murder, genocide, inhumanity, cruelty
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-D4617 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: approaching the Independence Monument on Norodom Boulevard. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, street scene, traffic
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
PMR-D4600 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Chan Chaya Pavilion, entrance to the royal palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4599 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Chan Chaya Pavilion, entrance to the royal palace Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4598 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Ounaloom, headquarters of the country's Buddhist religion, was founded in 1443. It has been successfully restored after the destruction wrought by the Khmer Rouge. Statue of mounted soldiers in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, monument, horses, equestrian, historic, heritage
PMR-D4597 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Ounaloom, headquarters of the country's Buddhist religion, was founded in 1443. It has been successfully restored after the destruction wrought by the Khmer Rouge. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, temple, historic, heritage
PMR-D4596 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the promenade. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D4595 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the promenade and Tonle Sap River shortly before the confluence with the Mekong. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, waterway
PMR-D4594 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the Grand Waterfront Hotel from the promenade. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, picturesque, park
PMR-D4592 The Philippines, Manila: densely occupied suburbs. Keywords: metropolis, capital city, houses, dwellings, accommodation, demography, aerial view, population
PMR-D4559 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall. Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park
PMR-D4558 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall. Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park
PMR-D4557 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall. Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park
PMR-D4556 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: City Hall. Keywords: architecture, administration, government, assembly, convention, gardens, park
PMR-D4538 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape
PMR-D4537 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections
PMR-D4536 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections
PMR-D4535 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: Easter Procession of the Catholic Church on Good Friday. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, tradition, religious, celebration
PMR-D4534 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: Easter Procession of the Catholic Church on Good Friday. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, tradition, religious, celebration
PMR-D4533 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: Easter Procession of the Catholic Church on Good Friday. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, tradition, religious, celebration
PMR-D4532 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: Easter Procession of the Catholic Church on Good Friday. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, tradition, religious, celebration
PMR-D4488 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of part of the port, with harbour basin and ferry terminals. Reclaimed land for future expansion at top left. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, shipping, boats, trade, commerce
PMR-D4487 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of coastal low-rise and high-rise living accommodation and recent multi-storey developments. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory, skyscrapers
PMR-D4486 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of low-rise and high-rise living accommodation and recent multi-storey developments, with Metro Station in the foreground. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory, railway, skyscrapers
PMR-D4485 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of modern motorway junction and moving traffic. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, construction, turnpikes, road planning, engineering, concrete, vehicles, flow
PMR-D4484 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of city suburbs. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, architecture, housing, homes, dwellings, apartments, residential, dormitory
PMR-D4454 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic cast-iron letter box in the Post Office Museum. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mailbox, postbox, pillar box
PMR-D4453 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic cast-iron letter box in the Post Office Museum. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mailbox, postbox, pillar box
PMR-D4399 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket City from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape
PMR-D4398 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket City from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape
PMR-D4382 Thailand, Phuket Island: telephoto view of Phuket city from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4378 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket city from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4376 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: vista of palm trees and Bromeliads. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte
PMR-D4375 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: display of Bromeliads. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte
PMR-D4374 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: orchid flower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4372 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: display of Bromeliads. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte
PMR-D4371 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: part of the palm tree and fern garden. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4370 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: topiary garden. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4369 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: Bromeliad with red foliage. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphytes
PMR-D4368 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: water lily flower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4367 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: orchid flower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4325 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: one of the gaily-painted traditional long tail boats. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, transport, water-bus
PMR-D4323 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4322 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4321 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4320 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4319 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR-D4318 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR-D4317 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR-D4316 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning
PMR-D4315 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark. In the background is the old Standard Chartered Bank building. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4314 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4313 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Phang-Nga Road. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4312 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house facade on Phang-Nga Road Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4311 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful graffiti art on the corner of Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, artistic, striking
PMR-D4310 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4309 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful gable on the Wat Phuttha Mongkhon Nimit Buddhist Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4308 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Phuttha Mongkhon Nimit Buddhist Temple with golden stupas in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4307 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: name plate on Soi Rommanee, where many of the Sino-Portuguese facades have been restored. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4306 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4305 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4304 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4303 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4302 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic clock tower on Surin Circle traffic island, with the Metropole Hotel in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4301 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: reflections in the canal, looking towards the Phang-Nga road bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4300 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the historic Standard, Chartered Bank building, a fine exponent of Sino-Portuguese architecture. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4299 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: the separate bell tower, with "naga" in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4298 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: an ornate, gilded gable on the meditation hall. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4297 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: a row of "nagas" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4296 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: closer view of the ornate gable. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4295 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: entrance to the "bot", surmounted by an ornate gable. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4294 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: three-headed "naga" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4293 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning
PMR-D4292 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Chinese Gate surmounted by a pair of dragons. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D2891 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the coat of arms of the Grand Master Emery d'Amboise with flamboyant style framing and crowned with a fleur de lys, on the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2858 Greece, Island of Rhodes: a game of backgammon under the city walls, with interested spectator. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, concentration, boardgames
PMR-D2855 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Above the steps is the artistically carved coat of arms of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2850 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city, its fountain surrounded by tavernas, with the castellated towers of the Marine Gate in the background. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2848 Greece, Island of Rhodes: view of the old city walls and moat with the Gate d'Amboise and Palace of the Grand Master behind. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-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-D2804 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the walls of the old city and Palace of the Grand Master, from Mandraki Harbour, with moored pleasure craft. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2801 Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of Bellerophon, mounted on Pegasus, about to strike Chimaira, the awesome fabulous beast (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2800 Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of a centaur returning from hunting (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-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-D2770 Netherlands, Amsterdam: a row of stately 17th century merchants houses dwarfed by a more modern edifice. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2769 Netherlands, Amsterdam: a fine display of old Delft and contemporary pottery in a shop window in Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in the antiques quarter. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, ceramics
PMR-D2768 Netherlands, Amsterdam: small boats moored under a row of trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, canal
PMR-D2767 Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful facades reflected in the waters of a canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2766 Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2765 Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2764 Netherlands, Amsterdam: an example of Art Deco architecture, an eclectic mixture of styles. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
PMR-D2763 Netherlands, Amsterdam: "Saturnus", one of the traditional carved stone tablets over the door of an old burgher house. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2762 Netherlands, Amsterdam: the tower of the Westerkerk (1631) at 85m is the highest in Amsterdam. It was designed in Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser. Autumn foliage in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2761 Netherlands, Amsterdam: this canal is crossed by five successive bridges. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2760 Netherlands, Amsterdam: Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), a traditional Dutch lifting bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, engineering
PMR-D2759 Netherlands, Amsterdam: a succession of bridges over the canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2758 Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful houseboats moored on the Brouwersgracht (canal). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, floating homes
PMR-D2757 Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage reflected in the canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2756 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) with the flower-bedecked bridge in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2755 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2754 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht, with a passing canal cruiser in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2753 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2752 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2751 Netherlands, Amsterdam: the Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of the Rijksmuseum, designed by Pierre Cuypers, which opened its doord on 13th July 1885. In 2013 it reopened after a ten-year-long reconstruction and medernisation. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, art gallery, paintings, Rembrandt, visual arts
PMR-D2750 Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2749 Netherlands, Amsterdam: the impressive Gothic/Renaissance Revival facade of Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station, designed by Pierre Cuypers (who also designed the Rijksmuseum) and opened in 1889. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D1175 People's Republic of China, Xining: courtyard and temple of Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1174 People's Republic of China, Xining: entrance to Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1136 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altenburg, on one of the city's six hills, was last rebuilt in the 16th century. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR-D1125 Qatar, Doha: they say you can find anything you wish for in the soukh....... Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1124 Qatar, Doha: even the taxidermist has a shop in Al Waqif Soukh. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1123 Qatar, Doha: pavement cafe in Al Waqif Soukh. Most people smoke a "sisha" with their drink. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1122 Qatar, Doha: a textile shop in Al Waqif Soukh. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1121 Qatar, Doha: a huge range of textiles is available in Al Waqif Soukh. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1120 Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by immaculatel dressed mounted patrols on white stallions. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1119 Qatar, Doha: many arabs pass the time of day in Waqif Soukh. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1118 Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by mounted patrols on white stallions. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1117 Qatar, Doha: traditional-style buildings of Al Waqif Soukh, with a minaret in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1116 Qatar, Doha: the state's prestigious new boulevard, Al Corniche. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1115 Qatar, Doha: a pair of Common Mynas (Acridotheres tristis). Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1114 Qatar, Doha: palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art, with fountain in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1113 Qatar, Doha: entrance to the Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1112 Qatar, Doha: view across the landscaped grounds of the Museum Park, with new developments beyond. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1111 Qatar, Doha: inside the Museum of Islamic Art, showing the stairway. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1110 Qatar, Doha: inside the Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1109 Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1108 Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the cafe in Museum Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1107 Qatar, Doha: cafe in Museum Park, overlooking the bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1106 Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the cafe in Museum Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1105 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Palm Towers, and Tornado Tower, with passing dhow. Close-up from across the bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1104 Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the Dhow Harbour. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1103 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar, Palm Towers, Al Jassimaya Tower, and Tornado Tower. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1102 Qatar, Doha: Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1101 Qatar, Doha: Olympic Games Building? Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1100 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry moored in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1099 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers and Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1098 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1097 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1096 Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay, with green areas and palm trees. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1095 Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Palm Tower, Burj Qatar, and Al Jassimaya Tower. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1091 Qatar, Doha: new flowerbeds are being laid out continuously. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1090 Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1089 Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1088 Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1087 Qatar, Doha: foyer of City Centre Mall. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1085 Qatar, Doha: Islamic Cultural Centre Building. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1084 Qatar, Doha: Oyster with Pearl monument, with Dhow Harbour in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1083 Qatar, Doha: dhow, with old Doha skyline behind. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR-D1082 Qatar, Doha: Dhow Harbour with the Museum of Islamic Art behind. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR-D1042 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, framed by trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1040 Thailand, Chiang Mai: model elephants on a traffic island, with Ku Ruang corner of the city wall in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1039 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Ku Ruang Corner of the old city wall, with the moat in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1036 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1035 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1034 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with Doi Suthep Hill in the distance. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1033 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0996 Myanmar, Yangon: aerial view of the Aung Zeya Suspension Bridge over the Hlaing River. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0867 Myanmar, Mandalay: pointing, standing Buddha (Shweyattaw Buddha) in the Byar Deik Paye Pagoda near the summit of Mandalay Hill. According to legend he once prophiesied that a great city would arise here in the year 2400 of the Buddhist Era (1857 AD, the year King Mindon founded Mandalay). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0856 Myanmar, Yangon: Maha Wizaya Paya, built 1980 under General Ne Win, to celebrate the unification of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0855 Myanmar, Yangon: Maha Wizaya Paya, built 1980 under General Ne Win, to celebrate the unification of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0854 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi, floodlit at night, with reflections in water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0853 Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0852 Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, on Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0851 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0850 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi, with a colourful pier-based shrine on the right. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0849 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0848 Myanmar, Yangon: the Customs House, on Strand Road, built in 1915. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0847 Myanmar, Yangon: the legendary Strand Hotel, opened in 1896. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0846 Myanmar, Yangon: the Law Courts on Strand Road. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0845 Myanmar, Yangon: Dining Room in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant). Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0844 Myanmar, Yangon: personal shrine in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0843 Myanmar, Yangon: diesel locomotive in Yangon's main station. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples, railway
PMR-D0842 Myanmar, Yangon: inside a carriage of a local train on the city ring line. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0841 Myanmar, Yangon: close-up view of Shwedagon Paya from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0840 Myanmar, Yangon: close-up view of Sule Paya from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0839 Myanmar, Yangon: view of Sule Paya and Yangon River from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0838 Myanmar, Yangon: Bogyoke Aung San Road from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower, with St. Mary's cathedral. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0837 Myanmar, Yangon: prayer column on the platform of Sule Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0836 Myanmar, Yangon: gilded carvings of a pavilion on the platform of the Sule Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0835 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya (46 metres high), from the platform. It probably dates back about 2 millennia. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0834 Myanmar, Yangon: reclining Buddha in one of the shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0833 Myanmar, Yangon: gilded mythical figure holding two nagas, on a pole on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0832 Myanmar, Yangon: some of the hundreds of shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which covers 5 hectares. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0831 Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0830 Myanmar, Yangon: the 23-tonne Maha Ganda bell, cast in 1775-9, removed by the British but dropped in the Yangon River. Later recovered by the Burmese and displayed on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0829 Myanmar, Yangon: close-up of the enormous "hti" or umbrella on the top of the zedi of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0828 Myanmar, Yangon: Botataung Paya Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0797 Thailand, Bangkok: Jim Thompson's House, an assemblage of traditional Thai buildings, is now a museum housing his collection of ethnographical art. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0796 Thailand, Bangkok: Hippopotamus in the zoo in Dusit Park. Keywords: metropolis, capital city, Siam, wild animals
PMR-D0795 Thailand, Bangkok: wild Monitor Lizard (Varanus spec.) in the moat surrounding Dusit Park. Keywords: Buddhist, fauna, amphibians, wild animals, metropolis, capital city, Siam
PMR-D0794 Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0793 Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0792 Thailand, Bangkok: one side of the moat surrounding Dusit Park. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0791 Thailand, Bangkok: Rama VIII Suspension Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0790 Thailand, Bangkok: the Democracy Monument (stylised angels' wings) erected in 1932. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0789 Thailand, Bangkok: view of Wat Saket, on the Golden Mount, from Wat Rajanadda. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0788 Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha figures in Wat Rajanadda. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0787 Thailand, Bangkok: unusual prangs on the roof of Wat Rajanadda, from the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0786 Thailand, Bangkok: the shrine of Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, built during the reigns of Rama III, IV and V, and completed in Carara marble in the early 20th century, stands atop the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0785 Thailand, Bangkok: view of the city from Wat Rajanadda, with colourful temple roofs in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0784 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Rajanadda (mid 19th century) in unusual (Burmese?) style. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0783 Thailand, Bangkok: this birdman figure is the symbol of the Siam Bank. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0782 Thailand, Bangkok: a long line of tuk-tuks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0781 Thailand, Bangkok: line of prayer bells in Wat Saket on the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0780 Thailand, Bangkok: view of the city from the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0779 Thailand, Bangkok: the golden chedi of Wat Saket on the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0778 Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha shrine in Wat Saket on the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0694 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: Stadtturm (City Tower), the landmark of Straubing in the centre of the long Marketplace, dates from 1316. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical
PMR-D0655 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the main prayer hall with its cupola, from the main entrance across the courtyard. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0654 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0653 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view across the courtyard of the main prayer hall and a corner minaret from the gallery. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0652 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0651 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of a corner minaret across the marble inlaid courtyard. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0650 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: close-upof the floral semi-precious stone inlay in the marble columns of the galleries. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0649 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: floodlit mosaic flower in the middle of each four-column pillar. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0648 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: glass windows, engraved with floral patterns. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0647 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view along an aisle showing the four-column supporting pillars. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0646 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the mihrab facing Mecca. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0645 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0644 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the Great Hall of Prayer, with the world's largest one-piece carpet. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0643 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: one of the three, million-dollar, jewell-encrusted chandeliers. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0642 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a crystal chandelier. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0641 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a colourful floral faience panel with arabesques. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0640 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: columned galleries with cupolas surround the courtyard on four sides. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR-D0639 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the marble courtyard and a minaret, from the arcade. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, desert city
PMR-D0638 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR-D0615 Laos, Vientiane: paintings depicting the life of Buddha round the main doorway of Wat Xieng Nheum temple. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0614 Laos, Vientiane: the ornate gable of Wat Inpeng temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, was restored 1968-75, at the same time as the magnificent gateway, on the right. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0613 Laos, Vientiane: the President's Palace stands in its own grounds. looking up Lane Xang Avenue. Keywords: capital city, architecture, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-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-D0611 Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters at Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan Buddhist temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture. picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom
PMR-D0610 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay Buddhist Temple, founded in the reign of King Setthathirat I (1550-71). Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0609 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam Stupa (Black Stupa), said to be inhabited by a seven-headed naga. Keywords: capital city, architecture, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0608 Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuks lined up outside the bus station. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene,
PMR-D0607 Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuk passing the bus station. Keywords: capital city, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene, traffic
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-D0594 Laos, Vientiane: a pair of gilded lions and two nagas, guarding the entrance to a temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0593 Laos, Vientiane: Lao youth offering to sell caged birds for release near Pha That Luang. Keywords: capital city, Lao people, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0592 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0591 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0590 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang, founded by King Setthathitath in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos and a natianal monument. The spire allegedly represents an elongated lotus bud. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0589 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0588 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566 (visible behind). It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0587 Laos, Vientiane: typical grave stupas in the temple grounds. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0586 Laos, Vientiane: An ornately decorated gable of a Buddhist temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0585 Laos, Vientiane: the "sim" of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0584 Vientiane: Row of Buddhas in the cloisters of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0563 Laos, Vientiane: aerial view of Vientiane and the River Mekong. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom
PMR-D0360 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a colourful "waterbus" on Dubai Creek. Keywords: modern architecture, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state
PMR-D0359 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a futuristic cruise boat on Dubai Creek. Keywords: modern architecture, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state
PMR-D0357 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR-D0356 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state
PMR-D0355 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and residential blocks, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state
PMR-D0354 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state
PMR-D0320 Canada, Quebec City: "trompe l'oeil" historical scene on a blank wall in the Quartier Petit-Champlain. Keywords: metropolis, street art, architecture, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR-D0319 Canada, Quebec City: bronze statue of a dancer. Keywords: culture, art, dancing figure, contemporary art
PMR-D0318 Canada, Quebec City: colourful Hallowe'en pumpkins and a young admirer. Keywords: Walpurgisnacht, black magic, witchcraft, spellbinding, witchery, sorcery, magic arts, magic
PMR-D0317 Canada, Quebec City: colourful Hallowe'en pumpkins and witches' clothes. Keywords: Walpurgisnacht, magic, magic arts, sorcery, witchery, spellbinding, witchcraft, black magic
PMR-D0269 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Engraved crystal windows in the Great Mosque. Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran
PMR-D0268 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the Mihrab. Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious
PMR-D0267 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground. Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious
PMR-D0266 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Interior of the Great Mosque, showing the enormous carpet. Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran
PMR-D0265 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. The bejewelled chandelier from below. Keywords: Arab state, precious, costly, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran
PMR-D0264 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Interior of the Great Mosque, with bejewelled chandelier in the foreground. Keywords: Arab state, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, costly, precious
PMR-D0263 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: new pavilion for the new formula 1 motor racetrack on Yas Island. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0262 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0261 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre - the foyer. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0260 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0259 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0258 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0257 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0256 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0255 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre. Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city
PMR-D0251 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture
PMR-D0250 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0248 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Patiently waiting donkey against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0247 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery". Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0246 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0245 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0244 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery". Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture
PMR-D0243 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in a sandstone boulder. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0242 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Patiently waiting donkeys against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0241 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Eroded bands of sandstone in varying colours. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0240 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0239 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0238 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0237 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0236 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Remains of the red and white stucco-work on the wall of the free-standing Great Temple. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0235 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0234 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0233 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0183 Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Panoramic view from San Bernardo Hill. Keywords: capital, Salta la linda
PMR-D0182 Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Equestrian statue to General Martin Miguel de Güemes, who led the battle against the Spaniards. Keywords: monument, memorial, bronze figures
PMR-D0178 Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: guide to the city, with a list of the sights worth visiting. Keywords: city guide, plan of the city
PMR-D0125 Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. View of the fort with a mosque in the foreground. Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber
PMR-D0124 Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of the country, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A shop owner with his locally made jewellery on display. Shy young girls in a shop doorway. Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber
PMR-D0123 Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. An enterprising young street salesman. Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber
PMR-D0122 Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A Tuareg stallholder with his locally made jewellery on display. Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town
PMR-D0119 Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A shop owner with his locally made jewellery on display. Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber
PMR-D0118 Libya: Ghat, a desert city in the south-west of Libya, on the border with Algeria, in the Fezzan region. Population is about 22,000, mostly Tuareg. A jewellery maker at work in his shop. Keywords: Maghreb, ancient town, historic town, Berber
PMR-D0099 Croatia, Solin: reconstruction of a room in a Roman villa in the ancient city of Salona, by the site museum. Salona is now within the municipal boundaries of Split. Keywords: archeology, decor, excavations, historic
PMR-D0098 Croatia, Solin: Latin inscription on a stone sarcophagus in the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Salona, near today's Split. Keywords: archeology, excavations, historic
PMR349-10 India: a local family outside their mud-walled, thatched house in a small country village on the road from Agra to Gwalior. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR348-01 India, Agra: the Striped Palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) is at home even in the biggest cities, and is sacred to the Hindus. Keywords: wildlife, rodents, fauna, mammals
PMR347-06 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: the richly decorated Peacock Door and Balcony. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, artistic, ornate
PMR347-05 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Two of the smartly dressed retainers in the background. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage
PMR347-04 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Inside the City Palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur: an ornate marble archway flanked by marble elephants. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR347-03 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". Traditional brightly-coloured puppets. Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, costume, dress, dolls, souvenirs
PMR347-02 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Behind the upper facade of the Palace of the Winds, where ladies of the royal household could watch life on the street unobserved. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR347-01 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". View of the main street from the top of the Palace of the Winds. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, panorama, Rotelbus
PMR346-11 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". Elephant rides. Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, Pachyderm, tourists
PMR346-09 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: tourist bazaar in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR346-04 India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: Amber Fort overlooks the old city, predecessor of the modern city of Jaipur, which was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1727. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, reflections, palace, fortifications, defence
PMR346-03 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR346-02 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR346-01a India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR346-01 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Jal Mahal Water Palace reflected in the waters of its lake, in the late rays of the sun. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR345-12 India, New Delhi: Qutab Minar Complex, fine examples of early Afghan architecture. The victory tower is 73 metres high, has fine carvings on the base, and was started in 1193 after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. On the right is the tomb of Imam Zamim. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city
PMR345-11 India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze
PMR345-10 India, New Delhi: Gandhi Memorial, simple but impressive. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, monument, statues, bronze
PMR345-09 India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish
PMR345-08 India, New Delhi: Laxmi Narayan Mandir, a Hindu Temple built in 1938 by the industrialist Birla, dedicated to Vishnu and his consort, Laxmi. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, garish
PMR345-07 India, New Delhi: the golden dome of the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Temple, with Sikh family on the busy forecourt. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR345-06 India, New Delhi: the large pool with surrounding portico for pre-worship ablutions, adjoining Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Sikh Temple. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, reflections, tradition
PMR345-05 India, New Delhi: late afternoon light on the gardens of Humayun's Tomb, with sacred cows among the palm trees. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, park, vegetation
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
PMR345-03 India, New Delhi: a dazzling array of saris (Hindu), salwars with kameez (Sikh) and churidhars (Sikh) worn by visitors to the Bahai House of Worship at Bahapur. Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city, traditional, dress
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
PMR345-01 India, New Delhi: snake charmer with cobra. Keywords: capital city, flute, music, snake, tradition, custom
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
PMR343-01 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Hahnentor, formerly the main entrance gate to the city from the west. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, castellations
PMR333-04 Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: boating pool with pagoda and weeping willow tree. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle
PMR332-12 Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: pools with fountains in front of an illuminated pavilion. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle
PMR332-11 Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: the Oriental Pavilion and Gardens. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle
PMR332-10 Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. In the foreground sightseeing boats returning after touring the harbour. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment
PMR332-09 Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment
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
PMR331-08 Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and the entrance to Parliament Building on Helgeand Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene
PMR331-07 Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, cannon, ceremony
PMR331-06 Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, ceremony
PMR331-05 Sweden, Stockholm: relief of the Palace Guard in front of the south entrance to the Royal Palace. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, capital city, colourful, uniform, soldiers, cobblestones
PMR331-04 Sweden, Stockholm: Prince Regent's Palace, Gustav Adolf Square, and the Opera House, with reflections in Norrström. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR331-03 Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset from the Klara Mälar-Strand, starting point for pleasure cruising trips. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, quayside, jetty
PMR331-02 Sweden, Stockholm: view of the old city (Riddarsholmen and Gamla Stan) from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Ropyal Palace (left), Storkyrkan (cathedral), Riddarhuset (Knights' House), Riddarholmskyrkan (Knight Island Church), and Wrangel Palace etc. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cloudscape
PMR331-01 Sweden, Stockholm: view of the modern city from the 100-metre-high tower of the Stadshuset, showing: Centralbron flyover, railway station (left), church of St. Clare, and new tower block developments. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, capital city, panorama, aerial view, traffic, elevated roads
PMR330-12 Sweden, Stockholm: view from the south entrance to the Royal Palace, showing the National Museum and, in the distance, impressive frontages on the Strandvägen across the water. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, boats, street scene, ferryboat, moorings
PMR330-11 Sweden, Stockholm: statue of St. George and the Dragon (?) and fountain on Köpman-brinken in Gamla Stan (the old quarter). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city
PMR330-10 Sweden, Stockholm: Stortorget (market place), where the Danish King Christian II had 80 members of the Swedish aristocracy executed in 1520 and the whole square ran red; stock exchange building, and the tower of Storkyrkan (cathedral). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene, trade sign
PMR330-09 Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. South entrance, with a triumphal arch motiv, dedicated to Charles XII. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-08 Sweden, Stockholm: Strömgatan, with Prince Regent's Palace in the foreground, and Rosenbad Palace extreme left. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city
PMR330-07 Sweden, Stockholm: statue of a male figure in the Ström parterre garden on Helgeands Island, with the Opera House in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR330-06 Sweden, Stockholm: the New Opera House, a Baroque building from 1898, stands on the site of the Old Opera House. Side view from Helgeands Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, statue, drama, stage, music, acting
PMR330-05 Sweden, Stockholm: St. Jacob's Church, completed in 1643, received a new tower after the fire of 1723. Until 1968 it was painted yellow. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR330-04 Sweden, Stockholm: equestrian statue of Gustav II Adolf in Gustav Adolf Square with Prince Regent's Palace (built 1783-94) in the background, now the home of the foreign ministry. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument
PMR330-03 Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-02 Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and entrance arch to the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building) on Helgeands Island, built 1894-1906 to plans of architect Aron Johansson. On the left, the classical Kanslihuset (Chancellery), built 1922-36. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-01 Sweden, Stockholm: Rosenbad Palace, built to the design of architect Ferdinand Boberg in 1902-4, and now providing offices for the prime minister. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, reflections
PMR329-12 Sweden, Stockholm: Riddarholmskyrkan (Church on Knights' Island), completed ca.1300 for the Franciscans, but much altered since. It contains the tombs of the Bernadotte family, as well as many field marshalls. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city
PMR329-11 Sweden, Stockholm: Wrangel Palace, built in 1630, but later rebuilt for Field Marshal Wrangel (1670). It was the royal family residence from 1697 to 1754, but presently serves as council chambers. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, monument
PMR329-10 Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset (City Hall), the symbol of Stockholm, built 1911-23 and richly furnished in contemporary style. The belltower is 100 metres high. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR329-09 Sweden, Stockholm: Stadshuset (City Hall) in early morning sunshine, with flowers on the quayside in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city
PMR329-08 Sweden, Stockholm: the facade of the Riddarhuset (Knights' House), a Classical/Baroque palace built between 1641 and 1674. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR329-07 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Granite-faced office block on the north bank of the River Aurajoki, with returning fishing boat. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, imposing, watercraft, moorings
PMR329-06 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The red-painted house is the Qwensel House, the oldest wooden building in the town, now home to a pharmacy museum. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, watercraft, moorings, boats
PMR329-05 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Art Museum, built with local granite. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, imposing
PMR329-04 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. fruit and flower market in the Market Square, with the green dome of the Orthodox Church in the background. Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, gladioli, tiger lilies
PMR329-03 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. View of the inner courtyard. It now houses the town's historical museum. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick, cobblestones
PMR329-02 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Camping site on Ruissalo Island. Keywords: tenting, open air, outdoor life, rural, countryside
PMR329-01 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Viking Line Ferry leaving Turku for Stockholm, passing Ruissalo Island, with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude. Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology
PMR328-12 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View from the camping site on Ruissalo Island with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude. Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology
PMR328-11 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Beach near the camping site on Ruissalo Island with returning fishing boat in the distance and striking cloud formation. Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology
PMR328-10 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. "Suomen Joutsen", the "Swan of Finland", a three-masted steel frigate, formerly sailed under the German flag as the "Oldenburg" from 1922 to 1928. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, sailing boat, sailing ship, training ship, graceful, stately, veteran, vintage
PMR328-09 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Samppalinna windmill, adjacent to the summer theatre arena on a hill above the south bank. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage
PMR328-07 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View of the moorings along the River Aurajoki, with the cathedral in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, boats, watercraft, jetty
PMR328-06 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The town has grown up around the River Aurajoki. The modern theatre lies on the south bank. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, watercraft, boats, moorings, stage, drama, plays
PMR328-05 Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Turku Castle dates back to 1280, but has been expanded a number of times. It now houses the town's historical museum. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, red-brick
PMR328-04 Finland, Helsinki: harbour scene, backed by buildings on Pohjoisranta - the Northern Shore. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors, boats, moorings
PMR328-03 Finland, Helsinki: Uspenski Cathedral, the Orthodox cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, completed in 1868. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors
PMR328-02 Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. Oblique view showing the classical facades, each with six Corinthian columns. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors
PMR328-01 Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue
PMR327-12 Finland, Helsinki: view of the harbour and dome of the cathedral, with bowsprit and anchor of a sailing boat in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors
PMR327-11 Finland, Helsinki: the Presidential Palace, built in 1818 as a private residence and converted in 1843 by C.L. Engel. A new palace was under construction in 1990. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors
PMR327-09 Finland, Helsinki: prize-quality vegetables on offer from stalls in Market Square. Keywords: metropolis, colourful, capital city, Helsingfors, trading, local produce, home grown
PMR327-08 Finland, Helsinki: home grown vegetables and flowers on sale from a boat moored near Market Square. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, colourful, capital city, Helsingfors, trading
PMR327-07 Finland, Helsinki: the cathedral, completed in 1852 to designs of C.L. Engel, stands in Senate Square. The monument is dedicated to Tsar Alexander II and was created by sculptor Walter Runeberg in 1894. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, capital city, Helsingfors, statue
PMR327-06 Finland, Helsinki: breakfast in the open air, outside the old market hall, with the cathedral visible in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors, restaurant, eating
PMR327-05 Finland, Helsinki: harbour scene with sailing ship/houseboat and Uspenski Cathedral in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Helsingfors
PMR325-07 USSR, Leningrad: Cathedral of the Resurrection in Smolny Convent, begun in 1748 by Elizabeth I but only finished in the 1830s. Another of Rastrelli's creations, today (1990) it houses an exhibition devoted to the city of Leningrad. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, impressive
PMR324-03 USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR324-02 USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR322-10 USSR, Leningrad: tourists can view the city in comfort by horse-drawn stagecoach, here passing through Palace Square, with the Alexander column in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, city-tour, St. Petersburg
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
PMR320-11 USSR, Moscow: part of the queue for MacDonalds in Pushkin Square (August 1990), with the first Coca Cola neon sign visible behind. Keywords: metropolis, colourful, capital city, capitalism, Big Mac, hamburger, street scene
PMR320-10 USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - the Chapel, built in 1911 by Vladimir Pokrovsky as a Burial Vault for the Prokhorov Family. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, tomb, grave, UNESCO
PMR320-09 USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - Dormition (Uspenskaya) Refectory Church, built 1685-7. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO
PMR320-08 USSR, Moscow: Novodevichiy Convent - Our Lady of Smolensk, Smolensky Cathedral, the first building to arise in the convent, in 1525. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, capital city, Orthodox, UNESCO
PMR320-06 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
PMR320-01 USSR, Moscow: Tsar's Bell (Tsarsky Kolokol), the largest in the world, weighing 201.9 tonnes, cast in 1733-35 by Ivan Motorin but broken before it could be hung. It stands within the Kremlin walls. Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, bronze, foundry, casting
PMR319-12 USSR, Moscow: view of the Kremlin and River Volga from Kamenny Bridge, showing the Kremlin walls and Water Tower. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, skyline
PMR319-10 USSR, Moscow: Cathedral of the Assumption, built 1475-79 by Aristotle Fioravanti of Bologna. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, church, Orthodox
PMR319-09 USSR, Moscow: Belltower of Ivan the Great, 81 metres high, built in the early 16th century. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, golden dome
PMR319-08 USSR, Moscow: Church of the Deposition of the Robe, built 1484-86, within the Kremlin walls. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, Orthodox
PMR316-06 Czechoslovakia, Brno: Mahenovo Divadlo (the city theatre) on the east side of the city, a handsome classical building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, opera
PMR314-01 Switzerland, Basel: surviving part of the city's fortified wall in St. Alban-Tal (Valley).. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence
PMR313-12 Switzerland, Basel: Barfüsser Platz and Barfüsser Church, the former Franciscan Church, which now houses the Historical Museum where many of the city's treasures are to be seen. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR313-10 Switzerland, Basel: Market Place, with some of the varied facades, and tower of the city hall. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage
PMR313-09 Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, with its colourful facade. The police post, surmounted by a colourful balcony from the time of the renovation. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance
PMR313-08 Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, has a frescoed facade and gilded clock with painted and gilded figures. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance
PMR313-07 Switzerland, Basel: City Hall (Rathaus), completed in about 1501 and renovated in 1901, with its colourful facade. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Renaissance
PMR313-02 Switzerland, Basel: tethered ferry boat arriving from the north bank of the River Rhine, with the city's fireboat, ever ready for action. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, quayside, ferry crossing
PMR206-11 Israel, Jerusalem: the Western (Wailing) Wall : the lower 7 stone courses (19 more are below ground level!) are from the time of Herod (20 BC); the next 4 courses are from Roman times, and the top part was added at the time of the British mandate. At present it stands 18 metres high. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR294-08 Turkey, Ankara: the new guard marching down the parade to the Atatürk Mausoleum. Flanking the parade, Egyptian style, are neo-Hittite figures of lions. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, heritage, memorial, artistic, military, platoon
PMR294-07 Turkey, Ankara: "Anitkabir", the temple-like mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Pasa (Atatürk), designed by architects Professors Emin Onat and Ahmet Orhan Arda, and completed in 1953. Showing the marble reliefs in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, heritage, memorial, artistic
PMR294-06 Turkey, Ankara: figures at the end of the parade leading to the Atatürk Mausoleum. Keywords: street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, statues
PMR294-05 Turkey, Ankara: Turks on the Atatürk Boulevard with the Cumhuriyet (National) Monument behind. Keywords: street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR294-04 Turkey, Ankara: Hatti Monument on the Atatürk Boulevard. The stylised figure of a stag is an ancient Hittite symbol of unknown meaning, but ubiquitous. Keywords: picturesque, street scene, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR294-03 Turkey, Ankara: fountains and pool in the Abdi Ipekci Park, adjoining Atatürk Boulevard. Keywords: picturesque, street scene, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture
PMR284-04 Turkey, Izmir: the clocktower in Konak Square, the centre of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, street scene
PMR283-11 Turkey, Pergamon: old Turkish bridge, with the Roman city wall visible on the hillside beyond. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage
PMR281-12 Turkey, Troy: shepherd with flock, on the outskirts of the ancient city. Keywords: picturesque, contryside, nature, bucholic, sheep, grazing
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
PMR278-06 Hungary, Budapest: Danube cruisers moored by the Ujpesti Rakpart, as seen from the Arpad Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, boats, ships, tourism, promenade
PMR278-05 Hungary, Budapest: statue of Lajos Kossuth, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1848-9, in Kossuth Lajos Square. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero, rebel
PMR278-04 Hungary, Budapest: Baroque fountain with allegorical figures and display of cannas in Vörösmarty Square. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, statues
PMR278-03 Hungary, Budapest: cooling fountain in Vörösmarty Square. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, street scene, family, children, drinking
PMR278-02 Hungary, Budapest: equestrian statue of Ferenc Rakoczi, leader of the rebellion against the Habsburgs 1703-1711, with part of the parliament building behind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, monument, hero
PMR278-01 Hungary, Budapest: main entrance to the parliament building, built 1885-1905 in New Gothic style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city
PMR276-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: the Chinese marketplace includes facades borrowed from an elegant home, a school house, a city gate and shopfronts reflecting European overtones. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR273-04 U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. View of the City Hall, home of the Lightner Museum. Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, park, gardens, grounds, traditional
PMR271-12 Bahamas, Nassau: view of the city centre and port with visiting cruise liners, from the Water Tower, 126 feet high. Keywords: colourful, architecture, picturesque, panorama, park, gardens, ships
PMR271-11 Bahamas, Nassau: Fort Fincastle, built on a hill overlooking the city by Governor Lord Dunmore in 1793. View from the Water Tower and Lighthouse, 126 feet high. Keywords: colourful, architecture, street scene, fortifications, defence, cannons, picturesque, historic
PMR269-05 U.S.A., Florida, Miami, Opa-Locka City Hall. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, culture, administration
PMR267-08 U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: mangroves near Everglades City. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation
PMR267-07 U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Ranger Station at Everglades City, with Chokoloskee Bay and islands, from the Observation Tower. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation
PMR262-04 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: current (1988) excavations of a third Roman baths complex in the centre of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, archeological, excavations, ruin
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
PMR253-08 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR253-04 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city to the south east from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry), with Rohan Palace in the foreground, then river frontages of Quai des Bateliers, church of St. Madelaine, Esplanade, and the new University buildings in the distance. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, panorama
PMR253-03 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR252-12 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR239-11 Germany, Bremen: a working windmill surrounded by colourful flower beds and parkland in the centre of the city. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, gardens, landscape
PMR227-06 Greece, Athens: the National Archeological Museum, the world's leading nuseum for Greek antiquities. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR227-04 Greece, Athens: Keramikos Graveyard: this dog guards the grave of Lysimachides of Acharnae. More modest gravestones in the background. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR227-03 Greece, Athens: Keramikos Graveyard: a bull on a column marks the grave of Dionysios Kollytos (died about 345 BC). Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR227-02 Greece, Athens: remains of the courtyard of the Roman Agora, with the Propylaeum on the far side. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR227-01 Greece, Athens: Tower of the Winds, in the Roman Agora, decorated with figures representing the winds from 8 compass points. Built in the 1st century BC to contain an ingenious water clock designed by Andronikus Kyrrhestes. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-12 Greece, Athens: Grand Metropolis Church, prime church of the Greek Orthodox religion, completed in 1855. To its right, its predecessor, the Small Metropolis Church, diminutive by comparison, a beautifully ornamented Byzantine church dating from the 12th century. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-11 Greece, Athens: Stoa of Attalus, reconstructed by American archeologists between 1949 and 1953. The original was a foundation of King Attalus II of Pergamon, completed in 138 BC. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-10 Greece, Athens: west front of the Temple of Hephaistos (Vulcan), also called Theseion, completed in 444 BC, standing in the Greek Agora. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-08 Greece, Athens: view of the Acropolis from the north-west with flowering shrubs and Judas tree in the foreground. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-07 Greece, Athens: view of the Greek Agora site, with the Stoa of Attalus, with Lykabettos Hill in the background. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-06 Greece, Athens: statue of the Emperor Hadrian wearing ornate cuirass, in the Greek Agora. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-05 Greece, Athens: Temple of Hephaistos (Vulcan), also called Theseion, completed in 444 BC, standing in the Greek Agora. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR226-01 Greece, Athens: Byzanine Church of the Apostles, built in 11th century on the site of a Roman Nympheum. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-12 Greece, Athens: students selling artefacts in front of the university, which lies between the Academy of Science and National Library. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-10 Greece, Athens: some of the figures adorning the Academy of Science on Panepistimiou (street) designed by Danish architect Theophil Hansen. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-08 Greece, Athens: statue of Ionnis Andreou Varvakis (1745-1825), a Greek hero, in the National Gardens. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-07 Greece, Athens: Zappeion, the exhibition centre, with Judas tree in the foreground. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-06 Greece, Athens: Olympieion. a temple of Zeus, begun in 175 BC by Antiochos IV of Syria and completed by Hadrian in 132 AD. In the distance: the Acropolis, from the south east. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-05 Greece, Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon from the Philopappos Monument, with the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the nearest corner. The Hill of Lykabettos in the distance. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-04 Greece, Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon from the Philopappos Monument, with the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the nearest corner. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-03 Greece, Athens: Theatre of Dionysos from the Acropolis. It dates back to the 6th century BC but was rebuilt many times. It provided seating for about 17,000 spectators. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-02 Greece, Athens: west front of the Parthenon. It was built between 447 and 432 BC by Phydias. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR225-01 Greece, Athens: view of the Parthenon from the Propylaeum. It was built between 447 and 432 BC by Phydias. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR212-07 Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Old Jewish Cemetery contains about 12,000 gravestones, the oldest dated 1439. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, burial ground
PMR212-06 Czechoslovakia, Prague: Church of St. James, dating from 1232: stucco relief over the main portal by the Italian, Ottavio Mosto. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO
PMR212-05 Czechoslovakia, Prague: Town Hall, dating from the 14th century. Expansion resulted in the progressive take-over of adjoining houses until the whole row was incorporated. The famous horologe in the base of the tower dates from early 15th century. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO
PMR212-04 Czechoslovakia, Prague: Old Town Square, the centre of old Prague, with the John Huss memorial (1915) and the Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, built to plans of Ignaz Dienzenhofer in 1732-35. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, cobblestones, UNESCO
PMR212-03 Czechoslovakia, Prague: Powder Tower, dating from 1475, once one of the city's principal gates, now badly in need of cleaning, stands at the entrance to the Place of the Republic. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, tram, UNESCO
PMR212-02 Czechoslovakia, Prague: modern sculpture of a woman in the new (1985) pedestrian precinct adjoining the theatre. Keywords: national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, monument, statue, UNESCO
PMR212-01 Czechoslovakia, Prague: National Theatre, architect Josef Zitek, completed in 1881, now fully renovated, inside and out, confronted by a modern all-glass facade. Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, opera house, UNESCO
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
PMR210-05 Israel, Jerusalem: fountain for ablutions before entering the Dome of the Rock. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, mosque
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
PMR209-12 Israel, Jerusalem: the Western (Wailing) Wall in late afternoon with the Mount of Olives in the background. Men approach the wall on the left, women on the right. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR209-11 Israel, Jerusalem: the Damascus Gate, the main entrance to the old city from the north-west. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR209-10 Israel, Jerusalem: view of the Mount of Olives and Dome of the Rock, from the tower of the Church of the Redeemer. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
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
PMR208-07 Israel, Jerusalem: Mount Zion and the Church of the Dormition outside the walls of the old city, seen from Yemin Moshe. 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
PMR208-04 Israel, Jerusalem: thousand-year-old olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane are said to be seedlings of the trees which grew there in Christ's time. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR208-01 Israel, Jerusalem: newly completed (1985) housing on Mount Scopus, overlooking the old city. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-12 Israel, Jerusalem: Church of the Assumption, by the Garden of Gethsemane. The Virgin Mary lies buried 20 metres below the church. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-10 Israel, Jerusalem: Jewish graves on the Mount of Olives, a much sought-after site: according to Jewish belief the resurrection will start here. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-09 Israel, Jerusalem: a camel with owner on the Mount of Olives, with the old city, Dome of the Rock and El Aqsa Mosque in the background. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-08 Israel, Jerusalem: view of the old city with surrounding wall, from the Mount of Olives, with a Jewish graveyard in the foreground and Mount Zion at top left. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-07 Israel, Jerusalem: Russian-Orthodox entry arch (1869) to the Muristan (old city). The silver dome belongs to the tiny Church of St. John the Baptist, the oldest church in the city. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-06 Israel, Jerusalem: bazaar in the Muristan (old city), with the belltower of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, dedicated by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1898. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-05 Israel, Jerusalem: family grave of Herod the Great. Herod himself was buried in Herodion however. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-04 Israel, Jerusalem: Zion Gate, still scarred from the fighting around the Jewish quarter in 1948. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR207-03 Israel, Jerusalem: view inside the Citadel, originally a palace of Herod the Great; later the palace of Pontius Pilate, garrison of the Roman X Legion, etc. 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
PMR206-10 Israel, Jerusalem: the Western (Wailing) Wall, with the Dome of the Rock behind, and Israeli flags in the foreground. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-09 Israel, Jerusalem: Jews, mostly schoolchildren, assembling in the square before the Western (Wailing) Wall, on the evening before the Sabbath. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-08 Israel, Jerusalem: Jaffa Gate, the main entrance to the city. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-07 Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli schoolgirls on the way to the Western Wall on the Sabath evening, singing patriotic songs. All dressed in blue and white. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-06 Israel, Jerusalem: soukh in the old city, with brassware stall. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-05 Israel, Jerusalem: Muslim graveyard outside the city wall on the north-east side, seen from the ramparts. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-04 Israel, Jerusalem: view of the Christian quarter and Dome of the Rock from the ramparts above the New Gate. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-03 Israel, Jerusalem: City Wall from the ramparts, looking south, past the Jaffa Gate; Mount Zion in the distance. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-02 Israel, Jerusalem: City Wall Promenade: view from the ramparts near the Jaffa Gate. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR206-01 Israel, Jerusalem: approaching the city, with the fortified walls and the Dome of the Rock already visible. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
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
PMR203-10 Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the fortifications on Avdat's hill, taken from the roof of a ruined Roman dwelling house. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical
PMR203-09 Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Outer room of a cave-dwelling in the base of Avdat's hill, dating from Nabatean times. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical
PMR203-08 Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Inner room of a cave-dwelling in the base of Avdat's hill, dating from Nabatean times. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical
PMR203-07 Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the surrounding countryside from Avdat's hill, with kibbutz plantations in the foreground. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical
PMR203-06 Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Remains of the nave columns of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore, with the main apse. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical
PMR203-05 Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. North apse of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical
PMR104K-03 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. Frontal view of a monumental monolith of a priest, 7 metres high, from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya. He holds two ritual containers ("kero") which held libations for the gods. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR104K-02 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. A monumental monolith featuring a priest, 7 metres high, with symbols inscribed on arms and shoulders from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR104K-01 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The famous Puerta del Sol or Sun Gate, carved from a single block of Andesite, 2 metres high and 4 metres wide, cracked by lightning and held together with metal clamps. The central relief is Viracocha, God of Creation, head surrounded by rays of the sun. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR-D4036 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: view of the city from the revolving restaurant of the Jin Jiang Hotel, with Beijing Road (right). Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, metropolitan, panorama, urban, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey, construction, Han
PMR-D4035 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: view of the city from the revolving restaurant of the Jin Jiang Hotel. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, metropolitan, panorama, urban, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey, construction
PMR-D4034 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: night view of the city from the revolving restaurant of the Jin Jiang Hotel. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, picturesque, metropolitan, panorama, urban, lights, illumination, architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey
PMR-D4016 People's Republic of China, Hunan Province, Yongzhou City: red ladies' drummer band serenading the guests of the Fanceden Hotel with patriotic songs. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, culture, sculpture, Mao Tse Tung, red book, socialist
PMR-D4015 People's Republic of China, Hunan Province, Yongzhou City: red statue of Mao Zedong in the foyer of the Fanceden Hotel. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, culture, sculpture, Mao Tse Tung, red book, socialist
PMR-D3956 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A colourful shrine to a Chinese martial figure. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3955 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A gilded figure of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, with 1000 arms. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, colourful
PMR-D3954 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A grotto of fantastic shapes, at the end of the temple lake. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3953 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The statue of Sakyamuni, a present from the King of Thailand. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3952 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The colourful and highly decorated wooden building has been restored many times in its history. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3951 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections
PMR-D3950 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Reflections in the temple lake, with the wooded hillside beyond. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3949 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections
PMR-D3948 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3947 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The impressive entrance to the grounds. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3934 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: memorial to part of the old city, long since demolished. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, monument
PMR-D3931 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: some of the high-rise buildings in the modern centre of the city which has more than 3 million citizens. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene
PMR-D3930 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: some of the high-rise buildings in the modern centre of the city which has more than 3 million citizens. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene
PMR-D3701 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3700 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3699 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3698 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3697 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical
PMR-D3545 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: restored city wall with statue of one of the builders of the Kaiser Canal. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, defence, fortification, monument, sculpture
PMR-D3544 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: restored city wall with gateway to the canal quayside. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, defence, fortification
PMR-D3113 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the coast, with fishing boats and palm trees, south of Calbayog City. Neighbouring islands are visible on the horizon.. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, coast road, seascape
PMR-D3088 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: street map of the Philippines' 5th largest city. Keywords: Samar Island, guide, street plan
PMR-D3087 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: street map of the Philippines' 5th largest city. Keywords: Samar Island, guide, street plan
PMR-D3078 Bahrain, Muharraq: a newly renovated tradional burgher house now containing the Busaad Art Museum, based on the works of talented local artist, Ebrahim Busaad. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3077 Bahrain, Muharraq: a veteran minaret belonging to the adjacent mosque. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, architecture
PMR-D3076 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Part of the open roof with entrance to a guest room. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3075 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. A handsome guest room on the roof, open to breezes on all sides. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3074 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3073 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Ornate inner entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3072 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3071 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. The top of the wind-tower on the roof, which directs cooling breezes into the room below. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3070 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. One of the larger, richly ornamented guest rooms. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3069 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. A richly-carved inner door. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D3068 Bahrain, Manama: Sheikh Isa bin Sulman Causeway connecting Manama with Muharraq Island. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3067 Bahrain, Manama: one of the stained glass windows in the dome of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3066 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. In the dome are 12 Iranian stained glass windows. The carpet was made in Scotland. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3065 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with mihrab niche. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3064 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. The carpet was made in Scotland. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3063 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - the main courtyard, paved with marble. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D3062 Bahrain, Manama: Bahrain National Theatre, which can accommodate over 1000 people: lobby - access to the balconies, of preformed plastics. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, artistic, curves
PMR-D3061 Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2941 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Calbayog City Hall. Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, architecture, municipal office
PMR-D2934 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Nijaga Street, Calbayog City. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, shops, shopping, tricycles, architecture
PMR-D2922 Bahrain, Manama: Isa Cultural Centre on Al Fatih Highway. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2921 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture
PMR-D2920 Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture
PMR-D2919 Bahrain, Manama: Andalus Gardens on Sheikh Isa Avenue. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2918 Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - insect sculptures displayed near the fortress. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2917 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. The modern museum stands in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2916 Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional shelters of date-palm leaves provide some respite from the sun inside the fortress. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2915 Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional layout for extracting liquid syrup from dates, using a system of drainage channels. The dates were heaped to the roof and the juice was pressed out by their own weight. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2914 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2913 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2912 Bahrain, Manama: the flag of Bahrain. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, heraldry
PMR-D2911 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children on school visit. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2910 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arched doorways. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2909 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2908 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2907 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2906 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2905 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2904 Bahrain, Manama: the newly completed World Trade Centre has three propellers mounted between the towers. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2903 Bahrain, Manama: modern sculpture outside the Art Centre and Cultural Hall. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, bronze, figure
PMR-D2902 Bahrain, Manama: another "Pearl Monument" reflecting Bahrain's past source of wealth. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2901 Bahrain, Manama: the colourful minaret of the Friday Mosque, built in 1938 Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2900 Bahrain, Manama: Bab al-Bahrain ("Gateway to Bahrain"), built by the British in 1945 and restored in 1986, is the heart of the old town. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2899 Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2898 Bahrain, Manama: King Faisal Highway. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2897 Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the Bahrain Financial Harbour Building, with fountain and gardens. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2896 Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the reclaimed area. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2895 Bahrain, Manama: "twisted" high-rise glass building under construction on reclaimed land of Bahrain Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2894 Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH). Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2893 Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of the World Trade Centre with older buildings on King Faisal Highway.. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D2892 Bahrain, Manama: Zubara Avenue/Sheikh Isa Avenue, with new high-rise buildings under construction in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, skyscrapers
PMR-D1251 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1250 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city, with prayer drums in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
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
PMR187-07 Hungary, Budapest: a cruiser on the River Danube passing the House of Parliament. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sightseeing, boat, steamer
PMR187-06 Hungary, Budapest: Kiraly Furdo (King's Baths), erected in the 16th century by Turkish Pasha Szokoli Mustafa, and still in use. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Ottoman, hammam
PMR187-02 Hungary, Budapest: Szabadsay-hid (Freedom Bridge) over the River Danube, with the Russian war memorial on the hilltop beyond. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, engineering, construction
PMR186-08 Hungary, Budapest: the excavated remains of the Roman town of Aquincum, capital of the Roman province of Pannonia Inferior in the 2nd/3rd century AD. In the background stands the museum. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, ruins, archeology, excavations
PMR186-07 Hungary, Budapest: the excavated remains of the Roman town of Aquincum, capital of the Roman province of Pannonia Inferior in the 2nd/3rd century AD. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, ruins, archeology, excavations
PMR186-06 Hungary, Budapest: the House of Parliament, built by Imre Steindl and completed in 1902, was influenced by the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, neo-Gothic, Danube, reflections
PMR186-05 Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube, Margaret Island, Margaret Bridge and the House of Parliament, from the Fishermen's Bastion, Buda. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, panorama
PMR186-04 Hungary, Budapest: row of preserved houses in the old quarter, Buda, which was for long a part of the Ottoman Empire. Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, colourful
PMR186-03 Hungary, Budapest: St. Matthew's Church, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek. St. Matthew's Tower, in the foreground, was erected on the orders of King Mattheus Corvinus. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving, neo-Gothic
PMR186-02 Hungary, Budapest: Holy Trinity Monument, erected at the time of the plague in 1713, with St. Matthew's Church behind, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving
PMR186-01 Hungary, Budapest: little stone hussar on the Fishermen's Bastion. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sculpture, statue, stone carving
PMR185-12 Hungary, Budapest: Fishermen's Bastion (architect: Frigyes Schulek, 1902) with the coloured tiled roof of St. Matthew's Church (1470) in the background. Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, white marble, towers
PMR185-10 Hungary, Budapest: equestrian statue of Stephen I, first king of Hungary, with the Fishermen's Bastion behind, also in white marble. Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR185-09 Hungary, Budapest: Baroque style buildings of the Szechenyi Mineral Baths, at 76 degrees C., one of the hottest natural springs in Europe. Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, spa town
PMR185-08 Hungary, Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the millenary celebrations. Also incorporated are a Romanesque Chapel, Gothic Fortifications, and a Renaissance Wing etc. Altogether 21 historic Hungarian buildings are in part reproduced.. View from the south-west. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, picturesque, reflections
PMR185-07 Hungary, Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the millenary celebrations. Also incorporated are a Romanesque Chapel, Gothic Fortifications, and a Renaissance Wing etc. Altogether 21 historic Hungarian buildings are in part reproduced.. View from the south-east. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, picturesque, reflections
PMR185-06 Hungary, Budapest: the Museum of Agriculture, standing on the same island as Vajdahunyad Castle. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR185-05 Hungary, Budapest: entrance to the Romanesque Chapel in Vajdahunyad Castle which was reproduced for the Hungarian millennary celebrations. The original is in Hunedoara, now in Romania. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving
PMR185-04 Hungary, Budapest: the Millenary Monument, surmounted by the Archangel Gabriel, erected to commemorate the settling of the Magyar Tribes in Hungary in 896 AD. The Millenary Square is paved with geometrical patterns and is used for official ceremonies. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, column, pillars
PMR185-03 Hungary, Budapest: the Millenary Monument, erected to commemorate the settling of the Magyar Tribes in Hungary in 896 AD. The figures round the base represent the seven original Tribal Chiefs, led by the Paramount Chief, Arpad. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, statue, sculpture
PMR185-02 Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millenary Monument in the background and reflections in the water. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR185-01 Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millenary Monument in the background. Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage
PMR183-07 Austria, Vienna: the Gothic church belonging to Neuburg Monastery (consecrated in 1136) of St Augustine. The interior has been converted to Baroque style. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR183-06 Austria, Vienna: autumn colours in the gardens near the entrance to Neuburg Monastery. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR180-07 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: view of the city and the Black Forest from the tower of the cathedral (115 metres high) Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, panorama, wooded hills
PMR175-01 U.S.A., New York: "Das rollende Hotel" - touring bus with sleeping cubicles, from Passau, Bavaria, on the Trailer City campsite. Keywords: breakfast, mealtime, Rotel, expedition
PMR174-12 U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with the Topless Bar. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright
PMR174-11 U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with Howard Johnsons Restaurant on the left. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright
PMR174-10 U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright
PMr174-09 U.S.A., New York: Lower Plaza, at the end of the Channel Gardens, in front of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center, with gilded statue of Prometheus stealing the sacred fire for mankind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sculpture, restaurant, eating, open air
PMR174-08 U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR174-07 U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View from the top of the RCA Building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-06 U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys), with the Empire State Building in the middle distance and the World Trade Center in the distance. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR174-05 U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View along Fifth Avenue with Olympic Tower and Corning Glass Building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-04 U.S.A., New York: Roman Catholic Cathedral of New York, St. Patrick's, completed in 1906 in neo-Gothic style, modelled on Cologne Cathedral. View from the Rockefeller Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-03 U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from United Nations Plaza, with flags of all nations in alphabetical order. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-02 U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from the gardens by the East River. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR174-01 U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building, with sculpture "swords into ploughshares" presented by the USSR, in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, monument, statue, bronze figure
PMR173-12 U.S.A., New York: camping at New Yorker Trailer City, a green oasis in the metropolis. Keywords: tent, Buick Regal
PMR173-09 U.S.A., New York: late sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR173-08 U.S.A., New York: early sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR173-07 U.S.A., New York: south-west view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue, the World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR173-06 U.S.A., New York: north-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Panam, Chrysler, and United Nations Buildings, and Queensboro Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR173-05 U.S.A., New York: south-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the East River and Williamsburg Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR173-04 U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue (right), George Washington Bridge (top left), Central Park (top centre) and Rockefeller Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR173-03 U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian
PMR173-02 U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian
PMR173-01 U.S.A., New York: Riverside Park, from the Hudson River, with Grant's Tomb (left) and Riverside Church. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR172-12 U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building (skyscraper), Conference Building (foreground), and the General Assembly Building (right), from the East River. Chrysler Building in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-11 U.S.A., New York: United Nations Buildings from the East River. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-10 U.S.A., New York: Brooklyn Bridge (celebrating its centenary in 1983) from the East River, with the World Trade Center behind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-09 U.S.A., New York: Manhattan skyline from the East River, with South Street Museum of Historic Ships. Behind are the World Trade Center and Chase Manhattan Bank Building (end on). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-07 U.S.A., New York: night view over the East River, with Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-05 U.S.A., New York: roof view from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys, with the twin tower in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-04 U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island to the north-west from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Nearest is the Woolworth Building, completed in 1913 and the world's highest building until 1931. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR172-02 U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Empire State Building at top centre. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR171-12 U.S.A., New York: the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bertholdi and was erected by Gustave Eiffel in 1886. It is 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons. View from the rear. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, bronze figure, liberty symbol, landmark
PMR171-11 U.S.A., New York: the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bertholdi and was erected by Gustave Eiffel in 1886. It is 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, bronze figure, liberty symbol, landmark
PMR171-10 U.S.A., New York: the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island was designed by Frederic-Auguste Bertholdi and was erected by Gustave Eiffel in 1886. It is 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons. View from the approaching ferry. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, bronze figure, liberty symbol, landmark
PMR171-09a U.S.A., New York: Manhattan Island and the twin towers of the World Trade Center, from the Liberty Island ferry. The fireboat is moored opposite the Firefighting Control Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR171-09 U.S.A., New York: Manhattan Island and the twin towers of the World Trade Center, from the Liberty Island ferry. The fireboat is moored opposite the Firefighting Control Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR171-07 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the western half of Oakland Bay Bridge, and San Francisco skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid, seen from Yerba Buena Island. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, shore
PMR171-06 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the eastern half of Oakland Bay Bridge, in San Francisco Bay, seen from Yerba Buena Island, with yacht moorings in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR171-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, with the green mound of Buena Vista Park in the centre, the end of Golden Gate Park on the left, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama
PMR171-04 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north-east from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, across the bay to Oakland. Market Street divides the city into two grid systems of street planning. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama
PMR171-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages
PMR171-02 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages
PMR171-01 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Palace of Fine Arts, containing the "Exploratorium" museum. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, neo-classical, columns, caryatids, reflections
PMR170-10 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR170-09 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the three-masted, full-rigged sailing ship "Balclutha", built in 1886 in Scotland, formerly used on the Cape Horn to Europe run, is now open to the public as a museum. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, Star of Alaska, Pacific Queen
PMR170-08 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: one of the many buskers and entertainers to be encountered on Fisherman's Wharf. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, clown
PMR170-07 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: World War II submarine, open to visitors as a museum with a modern frigate behind; Alcatraz Island visible in San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, warships
PMR170-06 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf, with tourist attractions on the quay behind, overlooked by tower blocks on the hill in the distance. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings
PMR170-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf, seen from the Embarcadero. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings
PMR170-04 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf; the boat in the foreground resembles a floating junk shop. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings
PMR170-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: a cable car, converted to run on rubber-tyred wheels, conducts tourists on sightseeing tours from Fisherman's Wharf. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport
PMR170-02 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: policemen in Portsmouth Square, leisure-time gathering place for Chinese. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, park
PMR170-01 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Transamerica Pyramid Building, 260 metres high, seen from the base. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR169-12 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view from the top of the Transamerica Pyramid, 260 metres high, with Columbus Avenue and Montgomery Street forming a 'V', Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower, and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama
PMR169-11 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: flea market, with the towering blocks of the Embarcadero Center behind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR169-10 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: an out-of-service cable car displayed as a tourist attraction in the Embarcadero Center. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport
PMR169-09 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the old and the new - the modern city seen over the rooftops of renovated Victorian houses. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, traditional
PMR169-08 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: bowling in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sport, bowls, crown green
PMR169-07 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - here the pathway leads under a red, wooden bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR169-06 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - the lake, waterfall and pagodas, backed by eucalyptus trees, introduced from Australia. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, reflections
PMR169-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - a semi-circular bridge over the water. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR169-04 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, surf, rocks, tide
PMR169-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the roof of the fort. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR169-02 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View inside the 19th century fort, built to deter the English from entering San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery, defence, fortifications
PMR169-01 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR168-12 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point. The bridge was built incorporating a special span, to clear the historic fort. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR168-10 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese, sliced through by California Street. Oakland Bay Bridge is just visible between the tower blocks. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene
PMR168-09 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese - Grant Avenue crossing, with Transamerica Pyramid building in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene
PMR168-08 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: cablecar tracks on Hyde Street (alas, no cablecar!), Norwegian Seamen's Mission with Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR168-07 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Lombard Street, "the crookedest street in the world". Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, hairpin bends, serpentine, curves
PMR168-06 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Lombard Street, with Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower. Yerba Buena Island in the distance. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama
PMR168-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Aquatic Park, with Alcatraz Island just beyond the end of the jetty. Keywords: metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR168-04 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view along South Van Ness Avenue with a number of traditional houses typical of Old San Francisco. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings
PMR168-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: renovated Victorian house with wooden stairway to entrance, typical of Old San Francisco, on South Van Ness Avenue. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwelling
PMR168-02 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the beach on the seaward side, with flower covered bank in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR168-01 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the beach on the seaward side. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery
PMR157-06 U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: bronze sculpture "Dance Floor" by Robert Graham, with Los Angeles City Hall in the background. Keywords: art, culture, exhibit
PMR155-10 England, London: Cruiser "Belfast" on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background. Keywords: metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage, warship, naval museum
PMR155-09 England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral - south front. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Christopher Wren
PMR155-08 England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral from the south-west. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Christopher Wren
PMR155-07 England, London: Houses of Parliament, seen from the Albert Embankment. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben
PMR155-06 England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames. England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben
PMR146-06 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections
PMR146-05 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections
PMR146-04 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The 13th century Balduin Tower (top left) is being restored. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars
PMR146-03 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars
PMR146-02 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): recently uncovered remains of the patrician quarter of the town on the Tsarevets Hill. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars
PMR145-01 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: called "Trimontium" by the Romans because of its situation on three hills, Bulgaria's second city now embraces seven hills, of which two are to be seen in this view over the rooftops. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Ottoman, Trimontium, panorama, wooded
PMR144-02 Bulgaria, Sofia: the handsome and colourful Ivan Vasov National Theatre. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, classical, opera-house, stage
PMR144-01 Bulgaria, Sofia: Lenin statue, with the Mausoleum of Georgi Dimitrov in the background. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, communist, leader
PMR143-12 Bulgaria, Sofia: facades of a handsome terrace, housing the Ministry of Foreign Trade, on the Ulitza Sofijska Komuna. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, street scene
PMR143-11 Bulgaria, Sofia: Lenin Memorial, standing in V.I. Lenin Square. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, statue, monument, communist, statesman, stone-carving
PMR143-10 Bulgaria, Sofia: the Synagogue Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Jewish
PMR143-09 Bulgaria, Sofia: Banya Bachi Mosque, built in 1576 on the site of Roman mineral springs. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, minaret, market
PMR143-08 Bulgaria, Sofia: open air cafe in the subway square, with the church of Sveta Nedelia visible in the background. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic
PMR143-07 Bulgaria, Sofia: standing in a subway pedestrian zone, this recently restored church was built during the Turkish occupation. At that time churches were only allowed to be built below ground level. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, mediaeval
PMR143-06 Bulgaria, Sofia: the round Church of St. George, dating from 10/11th century, standing on the site of a Roman public bath from the 4th century, and surrounded on all sides by the Balkan Hotel. During the Turkish occupation it served as a mosque. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, mediaeval
PMR143-05 Bulgaria, Sofia: Mausoleum of the national hero, Georgi Dimitrov, built in 1949, standing in 9th September Square. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic
PMR143-04 Bulgaria, Sofia: equestrian memorial to the Russian liberators, standing before the Congress Building. Erected in 1907, iit is the work of Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, monument
PMR143-03 Bulgaria, Sofia: view of the Cathedral from the front, showing the attractive cobbled streets of the city centre in natural yellow stone. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic
PMR143-02 Bulgaria, Sofia: dominating the city from the highest point - the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, built in 1912 in memory of those who died during the Bulgarian war of independence. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic
PMR143-01 Bulgaria, Sofia: the little "Russian" church, Sv. Nicolai, with its golden cupolas, was built in 1913. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, Christian , Orthodox, colourful
PMR140-10 Italy, Tuscany, Siena: Palazzo del Pubblico (Town Hall) in the Piazza del Campo, completed in 1309 in Gothic style. Details of the facade with the figures of Romulus and Remus and the wolf on a column (the sons of Romulus, Senus and Aschius, reputedly founded the city, and provide its coat of arms) Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval
PMR140-04 Italy, Rome: the Via Appia Antica in 1982, with original roadside statue. Keywords: historic, heritage, archeology, classical, ruins, culture, capital city, paving, antiquity, artery
PMR140-03 Italy, Rome: the Via Appia Antica in 1982, with the grooves of Roman chariot wheels clearly visible. Keywords: historic, heritage, archeology, classical, ruins, culture, capital city, paving, antiquity, artery
PMR140-02 Italy, Rome: the Coliseum, opened in AD 80 by Emperor Vespasian. The circumference is 1/3 of a mile. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city, UNESCO
PMR140-01 Italy, Rome: Altare della Patria ( Victor Emmanuel II Memorial) in the Piazza Venezia, Designed by Giuseppe Saccone in 1885 and completed in 1925. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, il Vittoriano, Corinthian, columns, quadrigas
PMR139-12 Italy, Rome: Giant staues of Christ and the Apostles surmounting the facade of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter. Keywords: historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, stone figures, stone carving
PMR139-10 Italy, Rome: the Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museum with the Court of the Pigna, from the top of the dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Pope, Christian, Catholic, panorama
PMR139-09 Italy, Rome: Piazza San Pietro (St. Peter's Square), Via della Conciliazione, and the River Tiber, seen from the top of the dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Christian, Pope, Catholic, panorama
PMR139-08 Italy, Rome: the Court of the Pigna (pine cone) inside the Vatican Museum. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR139-07 Italy, Rome: base of the Column of Antoninus in the Vatican Museum,originally erected in 161 AD in Montecitorio. In the stone carving are portrayed the Apotheosis of Antonius and Faustina, and funeral tournaments. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, plinth
PMR139-06 Italy, Rome: Swiss guards at the gate to the Vatican. Keywords: historic, heritage, palace, masonry, culture, capital city, tradition, costume, colourful, pike
PMR139-05 Italy, Rome: horse-drawn carriage in the Piazza del Popolo, with the Pincio in the background. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, archeology, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, droschke
PMR139-04 Italy, Rome: the Pantheon, founded by Agrippa in 27 BC and rebuilt by Hadrian in 125 AD, is now home to a church. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, columns, architrave, obelisk
PMR139-03 Italy, Rome: Mausoloeum of Augustus (28 BC). Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR139-02 Italy, Rome: the Spanish Steps and Trinitá dei Monti, from the Piazza di Sagna, with street artist's pitch in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, tourist scene, terraces, obelisk, relaxing, sunshine
PMR139-01 Italy, Rome: Piazza di Spagna with its 17th century fountain in the shape of a boat. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, tourist scene, street scene, relaxing, sunshine, lazing
PMR138-12 Italy, Rome: the Spanish Steps and Trinitá dei Monti, from the Piazza di Sagna. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, tourist scene, terraces, obelisk
PMR138-11 Italy, Rome: reflections of the temple and oleander in the picturesque lake in the Borghese Gardens. Keywords: heritage, culture, capital city, reflections, waterfowl, ducks, classical, architecture
PMR138-10 Italy, Rome: the picturesque lake in the Borghese Gardens with oleander in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, culture, capital city, reflections, waterfowl, ducks
PMR138-09 Italy, Rome: Piazza del Popolo from the Pincio, with St. Peter's Basilica in the distance. In the centre stands an Egyptian obelisk. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Egyptology, traffic
PMR138-07 Italy, Rome: the Arch of Titus (AD 81) in the Forum Romanum. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR138-05 Italy, Rome: surviving statue of one of the Vestal Virgins in the Forum Romanum. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR138-04 Italy, Rome, Forum Romanum: Via Sacra, with the three remaining columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR138-03 Italy, Rome: Forum Romanum, with the Farnese Gardens and Palatine Hill in the background and the entrance to the underground chamber containing "Lapis Niger", tombstone of Romulus in the foreground. The Arch of Titus is visible in the distance. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR138-02 Italy, Rome: Forum Romanum, with the Farnese Gardens and Palatine Hill in the background. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
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
PMR134-05 England, London: illuminated Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square at night. Keywords: metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR130-02 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: view of the city from the harbour. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality, yachts
PMR130-01 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: approaching the Principality from Menton, the high-rise buildings dominate the modern city. Tennis courts in the foreground. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality
PMR120-01 Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view of the city and old bridge from the Kapelle Church.. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR114-06 Italy, Pesaro: view of the city, lying on the Adriatic, in the late afternoon. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, panorama
PMR099-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view to the south from the top of the Olympia Tower, showing most of the city of Munich, with the twin towers of the cathedral discernible in the centre. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama
PMR092-12 Austria, Vienna: Equestrian statue of Prince Eugen, scourge of the Turks, in front of the entrance to the Neue Burg. Austria, Vienna: Equestrian statue of Prince Eugen, scourge of the Turks, in front of the entrance to the Neue Burg. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR092-10 Austria, Vienna: Johann Strauss Memorial in the Stadtpark. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, statue, violinist, walz, music
PMR092-08 Austria, Vienna: Johann Strauss Memorial in the Stadtpark. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, statue, violinist, walz, music
PMR092-06 Austria, Vienna: Hochstrahlbrunnen (fountain) in Schwarzenbergplatz, floodlit on summer evenings. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR092-03 Austria, Vienna: the main shopping street, Kärntnerstrasse, a pedestrian precinct, with St. Stephens Cathedral visible at the end. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, metropolis, culture, shoppers
PMR092-01 Austria, Vienna: the pool in the Burggarten, with swans in the foreground. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, metropolis, culture, leisure, bathing
PMR091-07 Austria, Vienna: allegorical figures on the Fountain of Athene, before the Parliament Building: Above: law making and administration Below: river gods Elbe and Moldau (left) and Donau (Danube) and Inn (behind). In the background the famous Burg Theatre can be seen. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, monument, art
PMR091-06 Austria, Vienna: statue of the Horse Trainer and fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture
PMR091-05 Austria, Vienna: fountain of Athene in front of the Parliament Building (modelled on a Greek Temple) built to the design of architect Theophil Hansen in 1883. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, monument, sculpture
PMR090-08 Austria, Vienna: Museum of Fine Arts in Maria-Theresien-Platz. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, art gallery
PMR090-07 Austria, Vienna: Maria Theresia Monument in Maria-Theresien-Platz. Behind is the facade and dome of the Museum of Fine Arts. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, memorial, art gallery
PMR090-06 Austria, Vienna: The famous building housing the Company of Music Lovers. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR090-05 Austria, Vienna: 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
PMR090-02 Austria, Vienna: Austria, Vienna: Jugendstil (Art Deco) Cafe in Karlsplatz, standing over the subway and U-Bahn station, with the Karlskirche in the background. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR089-12 Austria, Vienna: Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome. Karlsplatz in the foreground. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture
PMR089-09 Austria: Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) building completed in 1869 in the neo-Renaissance style, stands on the Ringstrasse. Keywords: capital, city, architecture, neo-Renaissance, theatre, ballet, performing arts
PMR088-12 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: view of the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, and cathedral from the Piazzale Michelangelo with Judas tree in the foreground. Keywords: city panorama
PMR088-10 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: part of the old city walls with palm trees and the Ponte Vecchio in the distance Keywords: city panorama
PMR088-09 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: portrait-artists waiting for custom on the steps of the Piazzale Michelangelo, with a panorama of the city in the background. Keywords: caricatures, sketches, drawings
PMR088-08 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: display of paintings by local artists on a terrace near the Piazzale Michelangelo, with the River Arno, cathedral, church of Santa Croce, and hills in the background. Keywords: art market, city panorama
PMR088-07 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: display of paintings by local artists on a terrace near the Piazzale Michelangelo, with the River Arno, cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio in the background. Keywords: art market, city panorama
PMR088-05 Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: view of the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo della Signoria, and cathedral from the Piazzale Michelangelo with Judas tree in the foreground. Keywords: city panorama
PMR083-05 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: one of many old intermediate defence towers, forming part of the city walls. With autumn foliage. Keywords: Nürnberg, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR082-04 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: stall against the city wall selling the famous Nuremberg grilled sausages with mustard. Keywords: Nürnberg, fortifications, timber-framed buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR082-02 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Tiergärtnertor (Zoo Gate) with tower and the Pilatus House against the old city wall. Keywords: Nürnberg, timber-framed buildings, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR081-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: peaceful scene on the banks of the River Isar, a few hundred yards from the bustle of the city centre Keywords: München, picturesque, shady, trees, park, walking, strolling
PMR-D2709 Iran, Teheran: bas-relief of Persian soldiers armed with spears and bows, from Persepolis, in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity
PMR-D2708 Iran, Teheran: bronze head of Darius the Great in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity
PMR-D2707 Iran, Teheran: trunk of Darius the Great found in Egypt, in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, sculpture, statue
PMR-D2706 Iran, Teheran, National Museum: the "Audience Scene", original centrepiece of the eastern staircase of the Apadana in Persepolis, found in the treasury, It shows the King enthroned with the crown prince behind him, and behind him a towel bearer and a weapon bearer. In front of the King stands a senior official with two guards behind him. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, bas-relief
PMR-D2705 Iran, Teheran: pottery storage chest from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history
PMR-D2704 Iran, Teheran: pottery bowls with interesting designs from about 5000 BC in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history
PMR-D2583 Iran, Qazvin: Darvazeh-e-Qadim-e-Teheran (Teheran Gate), once part of the city walls, and dating from the Qajar era, is covered in colourful tiles. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic
PMR-D2582 Iran, Qazvin: Darvazeh-e-Qadim-e-Teheran (Teheran Gate), once part of the city walls, and dating from the Qajar era, is covered in colourful tiles. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic
PMR-D2581 Iran, Teheran: the Azadi Tower (Liberty Tower) was designed by architect Hossein Amanat, a Baha'i, who was driven from the country on the fall of the Shah. It is built of white marble from the Isfahan region, and was inaugurated on 16th October 1971. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, monument, landmark
PMR-D2580 Iran, Teheran: the city has expanded rapidly in the north, right up to the foothills of the Alborz Mountains. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, panorama
PMR-D2579 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), the mirror hall uses glass & gilding to great effect. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2578 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), filigree, colourful glass screens with floral motifs. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2577 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, The end of the opulently decorated hall with much use of mirror glass. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2576 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, part of the opulently decorated hall, with mirrored stained glass windows. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2575 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat, showing the uniformed bandsmen lined up under the terrace, on tiles. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2574 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun), built 1865-7 combined European influences (including height) with Persian architecture. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation, sumptuous, mosaic, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2573 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. A brilliant arched panel of colourful faience arabesques. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2572 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Entrance to Talar-e Ayaheh (Hall of Mirrors) which formerly housed the Peacock Throne. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2571 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) dates from 1759. Exquisite faience work. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2570 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with marble tombstone of Nasser al-Din Shah. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2569 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Khalvat-e Karim Khani (Karim Khan Nook) with sumptuously decorated throne room. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2568 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. Marble Throne Verandah with the throne, carved from 65 pieces of yellow Yazd alabaster in 1806 for Fath Ali Shah Qajar. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2567 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) with carved alabaster throne. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2566 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2565 Iran, Teheran: typical street scene with hoarding lauding a hero of the Iraq-Iran war. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, traffic lights, zebra crossing
PMR-D2564 Iran, Teheran: stone horse in bas-relief (from Persepolis?) standing outside the National Museum of Iran. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, historic, antiquity
PMR-D2563 Iran, Teheran: the National Museum was designed by French architect André Godard and completed in 1928. The traditional iwan dominates the facade. Reflected in pool. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2562 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The sitting room. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, furniture, furnishings, chandelier
PMR-D2561 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. Statue of an archer in the grounds. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, sculpture, monument, stone figure
PMR-D2560 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa`d Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The Green Palace was built at the end of the Qajar era and opulently remodelled by the Pahlevis. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2559 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Facade and main entrance. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2558 Iran, Teheran: Shah Reza Pahlevi's Summer Residence (Sa'd Abad Museum) in the cooler northern city outskirts. The White Palace was built between 1931 and 1937 and has 54 rooms, mostly devoted to the Shah's reign (1942-79). Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2557 Iran, Teheran: view over the city from the hills in the north. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city
PMR-D2465 Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Ruins of the so-called Prison of Soloman. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2463 Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. View from Tal e-Takht, the former citadel, over the Morghab Plain with the tomb of Cyrus the Great (left) and the Zagros Mountains behind. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2462 Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Figure of a soldier with horned helmet and shield of unknown attribution. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2461 Iran, Pasargadae: among the ruins of the city is this column with the trilingual inscription, "I am Cyrus, an Achaemenid" in Old Persian, Elamite and Akkadion.. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2460 Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Columns of the Audience Hall of the king's palace. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2459 Iran, Pasargadae: begun in 546 BC the city of Pasargadae was superseded by Darius's Persepolis. Bas-reliefs on the door jambs of one of the portals to the king's palace. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-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
PMR131K-18 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emirates Towers, one a hotel and the other an office block, at 355 metres, the world's 12th highest building. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-30 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR131K-24 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the approach channel to the new Dubai Marina from the sea, in the shadow of a forest of skyscrapers. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the approach channel to the new Dubai Marina from the sea, in the shadow of a forest of skyscrapers. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-23 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: under construction in the new Marina: this skyscraper "twists" through 90 degrees from bottom to top. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: under construction in the new Marina: this skyscraper "twists" through 90 degrees from bottom to top. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-22 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new Dubai Marina. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new Dubai Marina. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-16 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR672-02 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new marina. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new marina. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR668-10 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Keywords: East Germany, twin towers, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR130K-22 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. View from the west, with palm trees. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR128K-06 Canada, Quebec City: view of Chateau Frontenac and the city, with the St Laurence River ferry, from Lévis. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque, francophile
PMR115K-19 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Eroded strata, in the form of concentric circles of coloured sandstone. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-16 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Bands of colour in a bluff on the sandstone cliffs. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR351-06 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: horsemen carrying the flags of the city. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian
PMR-D2306 Laos, Luang Prabang: aerial view of the old town on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and the Mekong River. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2299 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (Red Chapel) houses an unusual reclining Buddha which is said to date from 1569. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2301 Laos, Luang Prabang: 25 kilometres upstream, where the Nam Ou flows into the Mekong, the Pak Ou Caves overlook the river and house a collection of gilded Buddhas (no lighting!) Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2300 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Nam Khan River at its confluence with the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2298 Laos, Luang Prabang: The side wall of the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (La Chapelle Rouge) is covered with mirror-shard mosaics depicting scenes of everyday life. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong and dates from the 1950s. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2297 Laos, Luang Prabang: this "Tree of Life" on the rear wall of the Sim of Wat Xieng Thong was created in 1957 out of glass mosaics to celebrate the 2500th year of the birth of Buddha. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2296 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat chapel in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong was dubbed "La Chapelle Rouge" (the Red Chapel) by the French. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2295 Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2294 Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2293 Laos, Luang Prabang: the ceremonial carriage used to carry the funeral urns of Lao royalty has five nagas as figureheads. It is housed in a special building, the Hóhng Kép Mien. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2292 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Buddha and shrine of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, built in 1821 to replace a 1796 original. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2291 Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2290 Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2289 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre has an extensive display of local arts and crafts including these traditional woven Hmong skirts. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, costume
PMR-D2288 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving on the Mekong River. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2287 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving by horse caravan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2240 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. This splendid version, with horses on the bonnet, is used in the Nayong Pilipino culture park. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2230 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2229 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2228 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2227 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2226 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2225 The Philippines, Angeles: the ubiquitous Jeepney, originally a modified ex-military Jeep, is the backbone of urban transport in many Filipino cities. Keywords: Tourist resort, colourful, taxi, minibus, customised, vehicles, Jeep
PMR-D2203 Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2202 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2201 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. View of the richly decorated door and portico, with Nagas lining the steps. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2200 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2199 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2198 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. The last to live there was King Sisavang Vong (ruled 1905-59 whose statue stands in the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2197 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. The approach is through an avenue of Palmyra Palms. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2196 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2195 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2194 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2193 Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2192 Laos, Luang Prabang: Hmong children in colourful traditional dress in a hill village near Luang Prabang. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2191 Laos, Luang Prabang: palm-thatched houses of the Hmong hill people in a village near Luang Prabang. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2182 Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2181 Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bear(Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2180 Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2179 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2178 Laos, Luang Prabang: moored river craft on the Mekong River outside the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2177 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2176 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2175 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2174 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2173 Laos, Luang Prabang: water buffalo with calf on the bank of the Mekong River. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2172 Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2171 Laos, Luang Prabang: temple in the trees overlooking the Mekong, surrounded by Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2170 Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2169 Laos, Luang Prabang: view upstream of the Nam Khan River with mountainous background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2168 Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2167 Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2166 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Morning Food Market Street. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2165 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak with facade showing Buddha riding Airavata, the three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology which featured on the Lao flag before 1975. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2164 Laos, Luang Prabang: view of sandbanks in the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2163 Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddha teaching novices near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2162 Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddhas near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill, with reclining Buddha in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2161 Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddhas near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2160 Laos, Luang Prabang: the steps (329) up Phu Si hill with a Flamboyant tree (Flame of the Forest tree) (Delonix regia). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2159 Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2158 Laos, Luang Prabang: view across the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with the old town in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2157 Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2156 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2155 Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2154 Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2153 The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2152 The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2151 The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2150 The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2149 The Philippines, Manila: high-rise buildings nearing completion in Forbestown, seen from the American Cemetary and Memorial Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2148 The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2147 The Philippines, Manila: American Cemetery and Memorial - in the central tower is a devotional chapel and on the walls of the hemispheres are inscribed the names of 36,286 servicemen with no known grave. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2146 The Philippines, Manila: the cloisters of San Agustin Church, the oldest in the Philippines. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2145 The Philippines, Manila: the interior of Manila Cathedral, destroyed in WWII and rebuilt in 1951. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2144 The Philippines, Manila: traditional horse-drawn carriage in Fort Santiago Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2143 The Philippines, Manila: statue of Dr José Rizal, the leading freedom fighter against the Spanish, executed nearby in 1896. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2142 The Philippines, Manila: inside "Intra Muros", the walled enclave of the colonial Spanish, with police in historical costumes. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2141 The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage. The tableau with the horseman is believed original. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2140 The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage, with reflection in canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2139 The Philippines, Manila: traditional horse-drawn carriage in Fort Santiago Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2138 The Philippines, Manila: seated bronze statues of Philippine notables in Fort Santiago Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2137 The Philippines, Manila: the giant flagpole and Philippine flag in Rizal Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2136 The Philippines, Manila: monument to Dr. José Rizal in Rizal Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2132 Oman, Muscat: closer view of the giant incense burner overlooking Al Riyam Park. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2131 Oman, Muscat: golden water pitchers form a fountain on one of the traffic roundabouts near Al Riyan Park with the stark mountains of the desert behind. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2130 Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2129 Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2128 Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2127 Oman, Muscat: Forts Jalali and Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, command the entrance to the "hidden harbour". Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2126 Oman, Muscat: some of the original buildings in Old Muscat. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2125 Oman, Muscat: Bait Al Zubair (House of Al Zubair), a private museum displaying the Zubair family's collection of Omani artefacts, spanning a number of centuries. Portrait of Sultan Qaboos near the entrance. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2124 Oman, Muscat: traditional carved wooden door of Al Bait Al Oud, a reconstruction of the house where Sheikh Ali bin Juma lived with his family in the 18th and 20th centuries, with original furnishings. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2123 Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2122 Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2121 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2120 Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2119 Oman, Muscat: the restored Muscat Gate now contains a museum of local history. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2118 Oman, Muscat: Mirani Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2117 Oman, Muscat: Jalali Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, guards the harbour together with Mirani Fort, opposite. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2116 Oman, Muscat: one of the colourful "minarets" of the Al Khor Mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2115 Oman, Muscat: blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2114 Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2113 Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2112 Oman, Muscat: the lake and colourful pavilion in the Al Qurm National Park. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2111 Oman, Muscat: the beach at Hay As Saruj. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2110 Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2109 Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the mihrab niche in the qiblah wall. The Persian carpet is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, and weighs 21 tonnes. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2108 Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2107 Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2106 Oman, Muscat: one of the stained glass windows in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2105 Oman, Muscat: south entrance porch to the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the carved wooden doors. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2104 Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2103 Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2102 Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2100 Oman, Muscat: mosque with colourful dome and minaret on the promenade at Muttrah, with the barren mountains of the desert behind. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2099 Oman, Muscat: Muttrah Fort overlooks flowerbeds on Al Corniche. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2098 Oman, Muscat: mosque with colourful dome and minaret on the promenade at Muttrah. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2097 Oman, Muscat: the bay and promenade at Muttrah. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2096 Oman, Muscat: part of the prestigious Corniche road which joins Muttrah and Old Muscat. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2095 Oman, Muscat: the Ministry of Finance in Old Muscat. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2094 Oman, Muscat: Bandar Ar Rawdah Marina from the coast road. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, yacht harbour
PMR-D2093 Oman, Muscat: a traditional dhow is a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2092 Oman, Muscat: golden coffee pots are a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2091 Oman, Muscat: a modern dual-carriageway road sweeps down through a cutting to the sea. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2090 Oman, Muscat: the clock tower is a local landmark at Ruwi, the commercial centre. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2089 Oman, Muscat: hundreds of feral pigeons on the dried-out river bed. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2088 Oman, Muscat: colourful modern "minarets" on a mosque. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2087 Oman, Muscat: the newly completed Al Harthy Complex contains a large shopping centre. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2086 Oman, Muscat: the beach and coastal development at Haramil. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2085 Oman, Muscat: mangroves are preserved in Al Qurm National Park. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2084 Oman, Muscat: a modern gate spans the road on the approach to Muttra. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2083 Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' yacht in the port at Muttrah. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2082 Oman, Muscat: Al Riyam Park, overlooked by a giant incense burner. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2081 Oman, Muscat: traffic on Al Jaame Street in Ruwi. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2080 Oman, Muscat: modern mosque with dome and minaret in Ruwi. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, colourful
PMR-D2046 Scotland, Edinburgh: Greyfriars Kirk. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2045 Scotland, Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2044 Scotland, Edinburgh: the grave of Greyfriars Bobby in Greyfriars Churchyard. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2043 Edinburgh: entrance to Greyfriars Churchyard, with monument to Greyfriars Bobby. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2042 Edinburgh: grave of John Gray, where Greyfriars Bobby lay, daily, for 14 years. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2041 Edinburgh: Greyfriars Churchyard. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2040 Scotland, Edinburgh: statue of William Chambers of Glenormiston, Lord Provost of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2039 Scotland, Edinburgh: Calton Hill, with the Obelisk, Dugald Stewart Monument, classical National Monument. Nelson's Monument, and ministry building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2038 Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument on Calton Hill. A basket on the mast used to be dropped precisely at the one-o'clock gunshot, to enable ships' crews to set their chronometers. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2037 Scotland, Edinburgh: Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, with the castle and Balmoral Hotel in the distance. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2036 Edinburgh: view from Calton Hill, with the Castle, Balmoral Hotel and Scott Monument. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2035 Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Calton Hill, with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral below. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2034 Scotland, Edinburgh: the gates of Holyrood House. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2033 Scotland, Edinburgh: "Dynamic Earth" building and the new Scottish Parliament, from a bluff in Holyrood Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2031 Scotland, Edinburgh: the new Scottish Parliament building, architect Enric Miralles, opened in 2004. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2030 Edinburgh: Holyrood House from Holyrood Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2029 Edinburgh: Calton Hill from Holyrood Park, with Nelson's Monument, City Observatory, National Monument and Firth of Forth. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2028 Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with "Dynamic Earth" Interactive Centre, the New Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House, and the Firth of Forth. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2027 Scotland, Edinburgh: Canongate Tolbooth with clock dated 1884. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2026 Scotland, Edinburgh: Nelson's Monument, supposed to resemble a telescope, on Calton Hill. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2025 Scotland, Edinburgh: obelisk (1844) in the Old Calton Burial Ground commemorating the exiled revolutionary Thomas Muir, and art-deco ministry building. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2024 Edinburgh: statue of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch in front of St. Giles Cathedral. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2023 Scotland, Edinburgh: memorial to David Hume, philosopher, poet and historian (1558-1629). Keywords: architecture, monument, statue, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D2022 Scotland, Edinburgh: Deacon Brodie's Tavern on the Royal Mile, with the former HQ of the Bank of Scotland behind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2021 Scotland, Edinburgh: statue of Alexander restraining Bucephalus in the courtyard of the neo-classical City Chambers. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2020 Edinburgh: memorial to the King's Own Scottish Borderers on North Bridge, with Nelson Monument in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2019 Edinburgh Castle: view from the terrace with Argyle Battery and One O'Clock Gun. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2018 Edinburgh Castle: giant siege gun "Mons Meg" from 1457. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2017 Edinburgh Castle: firing a flintlock! Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2016 Scotland, Edinburgh: loading a flintlock in Edinburgh Castle. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2015 Edinburgh: view from the Castle Terrace with One O'Clock Gun. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2014 Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, North Bridge, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D2013 Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with green dome of the former HQ of the Bank of Scotland. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2012 Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D2011 Edinburgh: Princes Street Gardens with the Firth of Forth Estuary behind. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D2010 Edinburgh: the Mound, with the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2009 Edinburgh: Ramsay Garden, former home of poet, Allan Ramsay (1686-1758). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2008 Edinburgh: colourful shop on Victoria Street. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2007 Edinburgh: George IV Bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2006 Scotland, Edinburgh: memorial to Greyfriars Bobby (1856-72). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2005 Scotland, Edinburgh: the Grassmarket, with the Covenanters' Memorial, where the gibbet formerly stood. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2004 Scotland, Edinburgh: the castle, from the Grassmarket. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D2003 Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D2002 Edinburgh: pipe band passing the City Chambers on the Royal Mile. Keywords: architecture, bagpipes, parade, procession, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D2001 Edinburgh: Calton Hill, with the Nelson Monument and the unfinished classical National Monument. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR-D-2032 Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with Balmoral Hotel, North Bridge, Waverley Station and the Firth of Forth. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR147K-13 Qatar, Doha: colourful open-air carpet store in Al Waqif Soukh. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-12 Qatar, Doha: entrance to the largest soukh, the Al Waqif complex. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-11 Qatar, Doha: fountain and palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-10 Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art with the fountain in MIA Park and palm-lined lagoon. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-09 Qatar, Doha: retired dhows belonging to the Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-08 Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments across the bay, from the ice cafe in MIA Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-07 Qatar, Doha: new high-rise blocks at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, the twin Palm Towers, Burj Qatar, Tornado Tower and Al Jassimaya Tower, from across the bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-06 Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from near the end of the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-05 Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-04 Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art, from the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-03 Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry at the quayside. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-02 Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from West Bay, with Al Corniche and flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR147K-01 Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers. Al Bidda Tower and Qatar World Trade Centre, with flower gardens in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-36 Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with twin Palm Towers behind, all at West Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-35 Qatar, Doha: Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre at West Bay, with a dhow ferry in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-34 Qatar, Doha: Al Jassimaya Tower, with Tornado Tower behind, both at West Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-33 Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR146K-32 Qatar, Doha: a pair of newly completed skyscrapers overlooking lawns and flower beds at West Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-31 Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with newly completed high rise buildings. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR146K-30 Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR146K-29 Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR146K-28 Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns. Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers
PMR146K-27 Qatar, Doha: prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, lined with palms and flowerbeds in national colours. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-26 Qatar, Doha: Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre Building. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-25 Qatar, Doha: high rise buildings on West Bay with dhows in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-24 Qatar, Doha: view of the Dhow Harbour with Doha City in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-23 Qatar, Doha: view of the Dhow Harbour and Doha City, with Qatari flag in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-22 Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art, with dhows in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR146K-18 Thailand, Chiang Mai: a peaceful scene in Buak Hat Park with its lake and footbridge, in the heart of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-14 Thailand, Chiang Mai: panorama view of the city from Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), 16 kilometres north-west of the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR145K-11 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-10 Myanmar, Yangon: traffic on Sule Paya Road approaching the golden zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-09 Myanmar, Yangon: eye-catching clocktower on Sule Paya Road, with the zedi visible at the end. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-08 Myanmar, Yangon: colonial architecture on Strand Road, with Sule Paya visible at the end of Sule Paya Road. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-07 Myanmar, Yangon: railway station and sports stadium, seen from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-06 Myanmar, Yangon: Shwedagon Paya, seen from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-05 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya (46 metres high), from the platform. It probably dates back about 2 millennia. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-04 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya which stands on a large traffic island in the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-03 Myanmar, Yangon: City Hall, designed by Burmese architect U Tin and built 1926-36, since twice rebuilt. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-02 Myanmar, Yangon: assorted shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, with the previous golden "hti" (umbrella surmounting the spire of the zedi) second from the left. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-01 Myanmar, Yangon: temple on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, modelled on Mahabodi in India, and showing colourful scenes from Buddha's life. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-36 Myanmar, Yangon: a group of white and gold highly decorated prangs on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-35 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this small stupa has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-34 Myanmar, Yangon: colourful figure of a chinthe biting the tail of a naga, in a shrine on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-33 Myanmar, Yangon: some of the hundreds of shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which covers 5 hectares. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-32 Myanmar, Yangon: carved Buddha figure in a shrine on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-31 Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-30 Myanmar, Yangon: a row of golden shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which was founded ca. 6-10 century. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-29 Myanmar, Yangon: magnificent golden zedi of Shwedagon Paya (98 metres high), founded ca. 6-10 century, visible for miles around. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-28 Thailand, Bangkok: attractive guides at Jim Thompson's House, a museum displaying his ethnological collections. Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girls, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-15 Thailand, Bangkok: dome of Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall, built in 1907 by Rama V, seen from Dusit Park lake. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-13 Thailand, Bangkok: figure on the platform of Wat Saket on the "Golden Mount", an artificial hill. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-12 Laos, Vientiane: three identical prangs behind Wat Sidamduan Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-11 Laos, Vientiane: gateway to Wat Sidamduan Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-10 Laos, Vientiane: strikingly-decorated end-wall of Wat Sidamduan Temple, which is outside the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-09 Laos, Vientiane: a 7-headed naga by the entrance to Wat That Fune Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-08 Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune Temple stands in its own spacious grounds. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-07 Laos, Vientiane: ornate, gilded gable of a temple guarded by 3-headed nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-06 Laos, Vientiane: handsome gateway and tower guarded by nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-05 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of a "three-roof" temple guarded by nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-04 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. A monk stands in front of a Buddha figure seated on the coils of a 7-headed naga. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city
PMR144K-03 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city
PMR144K-02 Laos, Vientiane: handsome gate of the Wat Inpeng Temple, with nagas on each side. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-01 Laos, Vientiane: intricate gable of Wat Inpeng Temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, restored 1968-75. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR690-12 Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Tornado Tower, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar and other unfinished developments, from the north end of La Corniche. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR690-11 Qatar, Doha: the high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre and Burj Qatar, dwarf the dhow ferry boat, moored on the quay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR690-10 Qatar, Doha: some of the interesting new shapes arising on West Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR690-09 Qatar, Doha: the north end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowebeds in the national colours. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR690-08 Qatar, Doha: some of the interesting new shapes arising on West Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR690-06 Qatar, Doha: the dhow harbour with new high-rise buildings across the bay, and flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern
PMR688-06 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Kandawgi Lake in the north of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-05 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-04 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-03 Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the shrine stands on a large traffic island in the middle of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-01 Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the 46-metre-high golden zedi of the shrine, in which is said to be a hair of the Buddha. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR687-12 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: finely carved and gilded roof of a pavilion with the figure of a dancer in the centre. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-11 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: Chinese Merchants' Tazaung, displaying a variety of Buddha figures. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-10 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this golden zedi houses a popular wonder-working Buddha figure. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-09 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: visitors to the paya among the multitude of shrines; the small stupa on the right has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole). Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-08 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: finely-carved roof of one of the entrances to the platform. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-07 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: a gilded "tazaung" hall contains a revered Buddha shrine. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-06 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: gilded, intricately-carved Burmese-type roofs on a shrine, with the main zedi in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-05 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: some of the many shrines and prangs, some gilded, on the platform of the main zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-04 Thailand, Bangkok: Victory Monument, erected in 1941 to commemorate the outcome of the brief Franco-Thai war. The obelisk represents 5 bayonets clasped together, and the 5 figures - the army, navy, air force, police, and civilian bureaucracy. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR687-02 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view into the courtyard through the domed and arcaded gallery. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR687-01 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the tiled and arcaded gallery from outside the courtyard, with blue-tiled reflecting pool. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR487-02 Island of Crete, Iraklion: Odhos Evans (Evans Street) from the city wall above Porta Kenouria. Keywords: national heritage, architecture, street scene
PMR482-03 Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver: the harbour and skyline under low cloud, from Stanley Park. Keywords: picturesque, moorings, boats, rain, high-rise buildings, metropolis, city, reflections
PMR480-11 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - log cabin of the Royal North West Mounted Police next to a wooden house with a green and white ornate veranda, tyoical of the early 20th century. Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town
PMR480-10 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - Canadian Pacific Railways steam locomotive no. 2023 preserved with vintage coaches. Keywords: metropolis, railroad, veteran, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town
PMR480-09 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - bakery and other shops tyoical of the early 20th century, from the veranda of the hotel. Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town
PMR479-11 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: view from the observation deck of Calgary Tower (formerly Husky Tower) showing Stampede Park, site of the famous Exhibition and Stampede every July, with the Saddledome, Big Four Building and Roundup Centre. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, architecture, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-10 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: view from the observation deck of Calgary Tower (formerly Husky Tower), with Olympic Plaza (bottom left), Old City Hall. new Municipal Building, andbridges over the Bow River. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, architecture, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-09 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: sculptures of horses near the entrance to the new glass Municipal Building. Keywords: metropolis, bronze, artistic, art, City Hall, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-08 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: the original sandstone City Hall, dwarfed by its blue glass successor (behind). Keywords: metropolis, architecture, colonial, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-07 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: "The Canada Tree", a sculpture composed of woods from each province and territory, on tour round the country. Keywords: metropolis, artistic, art, modern city, oil town
PMR479-06 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: city skyline with Eau Claire Market, from Priince's Island. Keywords: metropolis, relaxation, grassland, park, oil town, modern city, high rise, skyscrapers
PMR479-04 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: a green oasis in the city: Prince's Island Park provides space for relaxation. Keywords: metropolis, nature, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-03 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Canada Geese (Branta Canadensis) on the Bow River, with new tower blocks beyond the trees. Keywords: metropolis, wildlife, water fowl, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-02 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: bridge over the Bow River to Prince's Island, with Eau Claire Market in the background. Keywords: metropolis, reflections, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-01 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Chinese Cultural Centre and Sun Life Plaza. Keywords: metropolis, oil town, modern city, high rise, skyscrapers
PMR476-04 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: the symbol of the city - a female figure on a horse, holding aloft a model galleon - stands in the Plaza Catalunya. Keywords: national heritage, historic, culture, sculpture, monument
PMR476-01 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: typical scene on the tree-shaded Ramblas, the bustling heart of the city. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis, pedestrians, street scene
PMR467-12 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: details of the wood-carving on a wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-11 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: old wooden dwelling house with carved and roofed wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis
PMR467-10 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the big fountain in the Boulevardul Unirii, approximately one kilometre away.. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR467-09 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii, with one of the fountains playing. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR467-08 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Front view from the Boulevardul Unirii. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR467-07 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising. Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-06 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the Athenaeum, currently being renovated, houses the delightful, circular concert hall of the State Philharmonic Orchestra. Keywords: architecture, music, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-05 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising. Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-04 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the little "Odeon Theatre" with fountains and reflecting pool. Keywords: architecture, drama centre, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-03 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: a potential customer studies the books on offer at one of the second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature
PMR467-02 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: second-hand-book sellers on the pavement near the university. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis, free enterprise, literature
PMR467-01 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the University, built 1857-69 to plans of architect Alexandru Orascu. Traces of bullet holes on the facade after the 1989 uprising, have been removed. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, education, Neo-classical, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR466-12 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the new Bancorex glass rotunda, reflected in the canalised waters of the River Dambovita. Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, picturesque, culture
PMR466-11 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Bulevardi Unirii, the approach to the palace, is three kilometres long and lined with luxury apartments and shops. The previous buildings were razed to create the necessary space. The fountains are not working. Keywords: architecture, boulevard, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture
PMR466-10 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "Palace of the People", reputed to be the largest building in the world after the Pentagon, contains over 7000 rooms and several assembly halls. It was built to house both houses of parliament, all principal government ministries, conference centres, as well as the president's own suite. Only the best craftmen were allowed to work on the project. The cost so far (1998) amounts to US$3.3 billion. Side view. Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR466-09 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Triumphal Arch, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, built in 1935-6 in honour of the Romanian soldiers who fell in the First World War. Keywords: architecture, cenotaph, memorial, monument, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR466-08 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the World Trade Centre building. Keywords: architecture, skyscraper, high-rise, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, metrolpolis, Dacia
PMR466-07 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the circular Central Exhibition Pavilion, venue for the Spring and Autumn Trade Fairs. Keywords: architecture, modern, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture
PMR466-06 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: "Casa de Scinteia", later "Casa Pressi Libere", a soviet-style building from 1970, source of most Romanian new publications, now being used as the Commodity Exchange. Keywords: architecture, press office, media centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage
PMR466-05 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: astronomical monument displaying the signs of the zodiac, surrounded by the inscribed names of Romanian towns. Keywords: culture, scientific, model, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti
PMR466-04 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the National Theatre, completed in 1973, has three auditoria. Keywords: architecture, opera house, stage, drama centre, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage
PMR466-03 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Palace of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Piata Victoriei. Keywords: architecture, foreign office, government, modern, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, national heritage
PMR466-02 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. The new "Lucea Farul" Theatre. Keywords: architecture, stage, drama centre, culture
PMR466-01 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Evening shot of the Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, originally an administrative building but now housing four museums. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR465-12 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Strada Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), the main thoroughfare of Iasi. Keywords: architecture, road, traffic, street scene
PMR465-11 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. One of the new "mini shopping centres" comprising numbers of small, glass- fronted units. Keywords: architecture, private enterprise, retail trade, shops
PMR465-10 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. East front of the Orthodox Cathedral ( Mitropolia Moldovei), building of which began in 1833, with completion only in 1886, seat of the Metropolitan. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, Orthodox, Christian, Neo-classical
PMR465-09 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Gheorghe Asachi Primary School, named after the first Romanian school teacher, whose statue stands in front of the school. Keywords: architecture, pedagogues, education, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR465-08 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904. Each blind window contains a colourful fresco. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR465-07 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. White marble memorial cross, with St. Nicholas' Princely Church in the background. Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR465-06 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. Equestrian statue of Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in front of the Palace of Culture. Keywords: national heritage, memorial, monument, sculpture, culture, historic
PMR465-05 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. The Palace of Culture, built 1890-1926 in neo-Gothic style, was originally an administrative building but now houses four museums. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR465-04 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei. Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR465-03 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. St. Nicholas' Princely Church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1491-2, but demolished and rebuilt by French architect Lecomte de Noüy 1888-1904. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Christian, Orthodox, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR465-02 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. New bust of Mihail Eminescu (1850-89), one of Romania's greatest poets, standing in the grounds of the Church of the Three Hierarchs. Keywords: national heritage, celebrated, famous, author, monument, sculpture, statue, culture, historic
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
PMR514-11 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: one of the granite street-corner drinking fountains, with a row of shops in the background. Keywords: volcano , Roman ruins, buried city, eruption
PMR514-10 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: reproduction of the bronze "Dancing Faun" figure in the house where it was found. Keywords: volcano , culture, artistic, sculpture, Roman ruins, buried city, eruption
PMR514-09 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: Via di Mercurio, showing stepping stones for pedestrians to cross the sewage-laden street. Keywords: volcano , Roman ruins, buried city, eruption
PMR506-01 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: view showing the extent of the Necropolis of Cellarka, where the common people of Salamis had their tombs. Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins
PMR505-12 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: packed close together, hewn out of the rock, dozens of tombs of the common people of Salamis comprise the Necropolis of Cellarka. Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation
PMR505-11 Cyprus, (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. Note the well faced stonework. Behind, over-roofed, is the largest tomb, number 3, a tumulus. Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins
PMR505-10 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. The glass frame covers the skeletons of ritually sacrificed horses. Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins
PMR505-09 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the Monastery of Apóstolos Varnávas, dating back to the 5th century AD but rebuilt in 1756, the former goal of Orthodox pilgrims is now used as an archeological museum. Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, church, belltower
PMR504-02 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: view of the palaestra of the Gymnasium from the top of the amphitheatre. Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation
PMR504-01 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the Roman amphitheatre dating from the reign of Augustus and seating about 15,000 persons. Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins
PMR503-12 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the remaining columns of the colonnaded palaestra in the Gymnasium. Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation
PMR503-11 Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: headless statues surround one of the swimming pools in the Gymnasium, dating from the Roman period. Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation
PMR503-10 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: memorial cemetery for victims of EOKA attacks in 1974, with the city wall and Canbulat Gate in the background. Keywords: Gazimagusa, graves
PMR503-08 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: carpet of colourful flowering succulents (Lampranthus roseus) on the city walls; view towards the Canbulet Bastion. Keywords: Gazimagusa, botany, Mediterranean flora
PMR503-04 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: south wall of the city from the Rivettina Bastion, with the crumbling tower blocks of the Greek "ghost city" of Varosha in the distance (right). Keywords: Gazimagusa
PMR503-02 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: during the successful siege of 1570-71 by the Ottoman army, it is estimated that over 100,000 cannonballs were fired at the city, and a few have survived! Keywords: Gazimagusa, cannon
PMR502-10 Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: Lala Mustafa Pasa Mosque, formerly the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, from the city wall, with municipal gardens in the foreground. Keywords: Gazimagusa, park
PMR500-12 Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Kyrenia Gate, showing part of the adjoining city wall, broken through for the modern road. Keywords: Lefkosa, fortifications, defences
PMR500-03 Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Kyrenia Gate now stands isolated from the city walls in the middle of the road. Keywords: Lefkosa, street scene, flower beds, historic
PMR499-06 Turkey, Istanbul: Adnan Menderes Bulvari, the main approach road to the city, seen from the city wall. Keywords: architecture, artery, dual carriageway, flowing traffic, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, street scene
PMR499-05 Turkey, Istanbul: one of the many ornamental fountains to be found on street corners in the city. Keywords: pedestrian zone, drinking water, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, street scene
PMR495-08 Island of Crete, Falasarna: view of the site of the ruined city, founded prior to the 6th century BC; the harbour has completely disappeared.. Keywords: national heritage, historic, archeology, archeological
PMR495-07 Island of Crete, Falasarna: the stone "throne" of unknown origin on the outskirts of the ruined city, founded prior to the 6th century BC. Keywords: national heritage, historic, archeology, archeological
PMR459-08 Hungary, Debrecen: the Calvinist "Great Reform Church", completed in 1819, is the well-known landmark of the city. The Lajos Kossuth monument stands on the left. Keywords: national heritage, sculpture, statue, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture
PMR458-03 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner. Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR458-02 Slovakia, Bratislava: denizen of the underworld? Bronze street sculpture on Panská (Street). Keywords: Pressburg, artistic, whimsical, capital city
PMR458-01 Slovakia, Bratislava: "U Salvatora" pharmacy, in a still-to-be-renovated Neo-Renaissance building at Panská (Street) 35. Keywords: national heritage, capital city, Pressburg, architecture
PMR457-12 Slovakia, Bratislava: Terrace and facade of the new parliament building overlooking the River Danube. Keywords: architecture, assembly, congress, capital city, Pressburg
PMR457-11 Slovakia, Bratislava: Bratislava Fortress (Hrad), visible for miles around, was destroyed in a fire in 1811, rebuilt from 1953. The first fortress on this site was built by the Slavs in the 9th century. Known locally as "the bedstead". Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-10 Slovakia, Bratislava: SNP Bridge ("Bridge of the Uprising of the Slovakian People") spans the River Danube to the residential area "Petrzalka", where 150,000 people live. Atop the bridge supports is a restaurant with a panoramic view. Keywords: picturesque, dormitory suburb, river barges, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-09 Slovakia, Bratislava: St. Martin's Cathedral was used from 1563 to 1830 for the coronations of the kings of Hungary, when Budapest was occupied by the Turks; hence the gold crown atop the spire. The red building is an extension to the Slovakian National Gallery. River Danube can be seen in the distance. Keywords: mediaeval, panorama, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-08 Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-07 Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-06 Slovakia, Bratislava: the Austrian Embassy, newly restored. Keywords: picturesque, wood-carving, stone-carving, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-05 Slovakia, Bratislava: Michalská (Street) with Michalský brána, the sole survivor of three town gate-towers, the oldest part of which dates back to the 14th century. Keywords: mediaeval, street scene, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-04 Slovakia, Bratislava: typical of the narrow alleyways in the old quarter of the city is the Basteigasse. Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-03 Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". View of the entrance with Slovakian flag. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion
PMR457-02 Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion
PMR457-01 Slovakia, Bratislava: Renaissance arcades in the inner court of the Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), dating in part from 13/14th century. It now houses the City Museum. Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR456-12 Slovakia, Bratislava: Hlavné námestie (square) with the tower of the Old Town Hall and the Roland statue over the fountain of the same name. Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR456-11 Slovakia, Bratislava: the castle facade of the new parliament building. Keywords: national heritage, capital city, architecture, Pressburg, congress
PMR456-10 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava. Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg
PMR456-09 Slovakia, Bratislava: some of the memorial stones to soviet soldiers round the Slavín Monument. Keywords: Pressburg, capital city
PMR456-08 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava. Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg
PMR455-12 Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube and city from the Citadel, with Elizabeth Bridge in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, metropolis, capital city, national heritage
PMR455-05 Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library. Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture
PMR455-04 Hungary, Szeged: Palace of Culture, which houses the Ferenc Móra Museum and city library. Keywords: national heritage, heritage, historical, neo-classical, architecture
pmr451-03 Latvia, Riga: newly renovated buildings in the Old Town, with the restaurant "Pút Bé´jin" in the foreground. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR452-10 Lithuania, Vilnius: the neo-classical Cathedral of St. Stanislav, built in 1783 under the supervision of the young architect, Laurynas Stucka-Gucevicius, was used as a concert hall before Lithuania's independence. Keywords: city, columns, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR452-09 Lithuania, Vilnius: statue of Prince Gediminas with his horse, traditionally regarded as the founder of Vilnius in 1323 after he had a dream of a "huge, iron wolf". Keywords: city, bronze, sculpture, monument, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR451-04 Latvia, Riga: the National Opera House, previously the Deutsches Theater, opened in 1856 (architect: Ludwig Bonstedt). Keywords: architecture, colourful, flowerbeds, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis
PMR451-02 Latvia, Riga: statue to the "Red Latvian Marksmen". Behind (right) the Museum of Soviet Achievement awaits redevelopment. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR451-01 Latvia, Riga: the Latvian Academy of Science Building, completed in 1957, houses 13 research institutes. Keywords: city, skyscraper, high-rise, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR449-07 Estonia, Tallinn: entrance to Palmse, in the Lahemaa National Park: Palmse Manor House, built for the Governor-General Carl Magnus von der Pahlen in 1697, is now used as a hotel. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR449-06 Estonia, Tallinn: the stone-built Estonian Drama Theatre. Keywords: city, repertory, stage, national heritage, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR449-05 Estonia, Tallinn: a corner of Townhall Square (Raekoja plats) with the old apothecary's shop on the left. This has been in business since 1422 and is thus one of the oldest in Europe. Keywords: city, pharmacy, chemist, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR449-04 Estonia, Tallinn: a novel sculpture in the Tornide väljak ("Place of Towers") Park. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, art, artistic, striking
PMR449-03 Estonia, Tallinn: a terrace of houses on Kooli (Street) overlooked by the defence tower called "Loewenschede". Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR449-02 Estonia, Tallinn: the "Three Sisters", three gable houses built in the 15th century by a rich merchant for his three daughters. Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR449-01 Estonia, Tallinn: "Alexander Nevski" Russian Orthodox Cathedral, completed in 1900, on Cathedral Hill. Keywords: city, Byzantine, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-12 Estonia, Tallinn: an old burgher house with storage space on the upper floors. Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-11 Estonia, Tallinn: four of the remaining defence towers on the town wall. In the 17th century there were 50 such towers and each had a name. Keywords: city, fortifications, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-10 Estonia, Tallinn: town wall with defence towers and wooden gallery. Keywords: city, fortifications, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR448-09 Estonia, Tallinn: Toompea Palace, seat of the Estonian Parliament. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-05 Latvia, Riga: National Parliament Building. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-04 Latvia, Riga: National Theatre. Keywords: city, Art Deco, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-03 Latvia, Riga: Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-02 Latvia, Riga: city skyline, with the castle in the centre, from the Vansu Suspension Bridge. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR448-01 Latvia, Riga: view of the castle, built in 1350 by the Knights of theTeutonic Order, which now houses museums and the national art gallery. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage
PMR447-12 Latvia, Riga: Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ, built in 1884, was used as a planetarium before independence. Keywords: city, Byzantine, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-11 Latvia, Riga: statue of the seated Jánis Rainis, national poet, with the domes of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral behind. Keywords: city, monument, sculpture, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-10 Latvia, Riga: the French Embassy on Raina bulvári. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-09 Latvia, Riga: the base of the Freedom Monument. The inscription, "Tévzemei un Brivibai", means "For Fatherland and Freedom". Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-08 Latvia, Riga: the old Powder Tower on Smilsu iela (street). Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-07 Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle, St. Jacob's Church, the River Daugava and the docks, with Cathedral Square in the centre, from the tower of St. Peter's Church. Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-06 Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church. Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-05 Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church. Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-04 Latvia, Riga: The "Bremer Musikanten", a modern sculpture presented to Riga by its patron city, Bremen, on the Skarnu iela (street). Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, monument, bronze
PMR447-03 Latvia, Riga: two of the three burgher houses known as "The Three Brothers", dating from 15-18th centuries. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR447-02 Latvia, Riga: newly restored buildings in the centre of the city. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-01 Latvia, Riga: tower of Riga Cathedral whose foundation stone was laid in 1211 by Bishop Albert of Bremen, the founder of the town. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR446-12 Latvia, Riga: superbly restored terrace on Torna iela (street), containing boutiques and offices. Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR446-11 Latvia, Riga: the national freedom monument in the heart of the capital. The three stars held aloft by the figure symbolise the three provinces of Latvia. Keywords: city, statue, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR443-01 France, Paris: Fontaine des Mers in the Place de la Concorde, with the Obelisque de Louqsor behind. Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-12 France, Paris: Obélisque de Louqsor in the Place de la Concorde, from the Temple of Ramses II in Luxor. Erected in 1836. Keywords: capital city, obelisk, needle, hieroglyphics, historical, Egyptology, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-11 France, Paris: bronze statue of a child with conch on the Pont Alexandre III. Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-10 France, Paris: a sightseeing boat on the Seine. Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-09 France, Paris: Les Invalides from the Pont Alexandre III. Keywords: capital city, Seine bridge, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-08 France, Paris: Church of L'Hotel national des Invalides with rainbow (built 1676, architect: J. Hardouin-Mansart). Keywords: capital city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-07 France, Paris: Artist working in Monmartre with the dome of Sacré-Coeur Basilica behind. Keywords: capital city, Bohemia, artists' quarter, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-06 France, Paris: a corner of Monmartre on the Rue Saint Rustique with display of posters. Keywords: capital city, artists' quarter, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-05 France, Paris: Sacré-Coeur Basilica from the bottom of the approach. Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-04 France, Paris: one of the cupolas of Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the watertower in Monmartre. Keywords: capital city, panorama, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-03 France, Paris: view of the city and the Eiffel Tower from the dome of Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Keywords: capital city, panorama, architecture, metropolis
PMR442-02 France, Paris: view of the city from the steps of Sacré-Coeur Basilica with its colourful street traders. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, paorama
PMR442-01 France, Paris: Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Monmartre. Keywords: capital city, Catholic, architecture, metropolis
PMR436-05 Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. The cathedral belltower, 52 metres high, plus 5 metres below ground level which date back to 13th century. The lowest visible stories (round) are 14th century, part of the old city wall. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, neo-classical
PMR436-04 Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. Oblique view, with the tower of the castle (Gediminas Tower) on its hill in the background. Keywords: city, neo-classical, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR436-03 Lithuania, Vilnius: granite statue of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) who studied in Vilnius and regarded Lithuania as a second Fatherland. Keywords: city, literature, monument, sculpture, stone figure, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR436-02 Lithuania, Vilnius: the Church of St. Anna, built in 1580, represents the peak of the Gothic style in Lithuania, "fascinating the eye with its flourishes". Keywords: city, Christian, red brick, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR436-01 Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, neo-classical
PMR538-12 Austria, Vienna: fountain, with part of the orangery belonging to Schonbrunn Palace. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, capital city, sculptures, formal gardens, architecture, potted shrubs
PMR538-10 Austria, Vienna: the Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage
PMR538-09 Austria, Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace and gardens framed by the horses of the Neptune Fountain. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage
PMR433-01 Poland, Gdansk: High Gate (Brama Wyzynna), formerly the splendid main entrance to the Hansa City. To the rear is the Stock Tower, formerly the prison, and adjoining Torture Chamber. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR537-02 Syria, Damascus: panoramic view of the modern city (2001) from Jabal Qasiyun (Mount Qasioun) (1151 metres) where one can eat in a restaurant whilst enjoying the view. Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim
PMR537-01 Syria, Damascus: new mosque in the old quarter, with slim minaret and green and gold script from the Koran round the outsde walls. Keywords: architecture, street scene, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-12 Syria, Damascus: the popular Hamadiye Soukh ends in the propylon of a former Jupiter Temple from Roman times. Keywords: architecture, ancient, historic, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-11 Syria, Damascus: typical street in the old quarter of the city, showing the usual enclosed wooden balcony. Keywords: architecture, alley, street scene, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-10 Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) from the eastern arcade, showing the inlaid marble floor. Keywords: architecture, colourful, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-09 Syria, Damascus: courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD) with roofed fountain for ablutions in the centre, flanked by two columns, Al-Sa'at (clock) and Al-Mal (money). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historical, capital city, culture, picturesque, Islam, Muslim, national heritage, artistic
PMR536-08 Syria, Damascus: the famous former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD), standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard, and dating from 788 AD (the mosaics have been much restored). Behind, the AL-Arous (Brides') Minaret, from the 11th century. Keywords: architecture, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-07 Syria, Damascus: a typical alley in the old quarter of the city. Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-06 Syria, Damascus: Al Nawfara Coffee Shop, a popular place for a drink in the old quarter, near the east entrance to the Umayyad Mosque. Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis
PMR536-02 Syria, Palmyra: view of the Colonnaded Way and antique city from Qalaat ibn Maan Fortress. The former was built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, columns, Roman, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, panorama, landscape
PMR536-01 Syria, Palmyra: one of the best preserved tower-graves dating from the end of the first century AD, in the Valley of the Graves. Keywords: architecture, memorial, burial, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman
PMR535-11 Syria, Palmyra: gate, through which sacrificial animals entered the courtyard of the Baal Temple which was consecrated in 32 AD. Keywords: architecture, Roman, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, national heritage, columns
PMR535-10 Syria, Palmyra: west facade and entrance portal to the Baal Temple which was consecrated in 32 AD. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman
PMR535-09 Syria, Palmyra: end of the Colonnaded Way with Hadrian's Gate. The brackets on the columns originally supported statues. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-08 Syria, Palmyra: well-preserved stage of the Roman Theatre, dating from the second half of the second century AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-07 Syria, Palmyra: the monumental Tetrapylon (only one column is original granite) where the Colonnaded Way makes a change of direction of several degrees. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Camel and rider in the foreground, and Qalaat ibn Maan fortress in the background. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-06 Syria, Palmyra: fragment of carved vaulting, with the Colonnaded Way and fortress Qalaat ibn Maan in the background. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-05 Syria, Palmyra: remains of the colonnade on the east side of the Agora, seen through a doorway. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-04 Syria, Palmyra: middle section of the Colonnaded Way, about 300 metres long, and culminating in Hadrian's Gate. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-03 Syria, Palmyra: camel, with ruins and fortress as background; Qalast ibn Maan is attributed to Fakhr ed-Din (1590-1635). Keywords: ruined city, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert
PMR535-02 Syria, Palmyra: view of the ruins and fortress from Hotel Zenobia, with gardens in the foreground. Keywords: desert, Muslim, Islam , ruined city, Roman, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical
PMR533-10 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: view from the roof of theTemple of the Sun, showing the wall of the temple compound and one of the western gates. The area beyond was the residential quarter (waiting to be excavated). Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, culture
PMR533-09 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: five, out of a row of eight, juxtaposed "evans". They are thought to be dedicated to: Marn, the sun god (largest); Marten, the moon goddess; and Bar Marin, the trinity of gods of Hatra. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-08 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: stone busts decorate the arches of the largest "evans". Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-07 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: view from the temple courtyard, with loose stones for reintegration in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-06 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: remains of one of the "evans" (arches) which was part of the Temple of the Goddess Allat. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-05 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: sculptures of camels adorned the most important gates. Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-04 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: Temple of Marn and Northern Gate from the north-east. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-03 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: the Northern Gate flanks the Temple of Marn as does its pendant, the Southern Gate, both however facing east in common with all sacral buildings, as befits the worship of the sun. Keywords: architecture, stone carving, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-02 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: well-preserved Temple of Marn (the sun god), built after 80 AD, as were all the principal remaining buildings. Keywords: architecture, classical, columns, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-01 Iraq, Ninevah: although about 6000 years old, it was the beginning of the 6th century BC before the city was chosen as the third capital of Assyria, after Ashur and Nimrud, by Sennacherib: part of the remaining city wall, 12 kilometres long. Keywords: Muslim, picturesque, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, architecture, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia
PMR531-10 Iraq, Mosul: ruins of Bash-Tapia fortified palace and all that remains of the city wall facing the River Tigris. Keywords: architecture, defence, Muslim, Islam, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, archeology, archeological
PMR531-06 Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur: view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door. Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR531-05 Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur: one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach
PMR531-04 Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC: three reconstructed arches, or "evans", belonging to the royal palace. Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR531-03 Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC: remains of the ziggurat, built of sun-baked mud bricks. Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR529-12 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): Processional Way (original) leading under the Ishtar Gate, which would have been BASED on this structure (original is now in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin). Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-11 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): assumed site of the Tower of Babel, totally removed (by Alexander the Great?), and surrounded by a square ditch/moat now full of water. Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-10 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): reconstructed throne-room and dais in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-09 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): line of the old city wall, originally 8 kilometres long, and "wide enough for two 4-horse chariots to pass" according to Herodotus. Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-08 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): excavated ruins, with the rebuilt walls of the Processional Way in the background. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, archeology, archeological
PMR529-07 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): the Lion of Babylon (head missing), sculpted from basalt, devouring a person; this animal is the symbol of the goddess "Ishtar", who would have been riding the lion. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, statue, monument, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-06 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): the Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city. Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-05 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): original walls of the Processional Way, with dragons (symbol of City God "Marduk") and bulls (symbol of Storm God "Adad") Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-04 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): reconstructed gates and successive courtyards of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-03 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): tourist map of Irag in the reconstructed palace. Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful
PMR529-02 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): loose reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate (the original is in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin). Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR528-07 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
PMR527-12 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": the approach stairway to the ziggurat from the north. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR527-11 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": the partially reconstructed ziggurat from the north-west. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR527-10 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": a reconstructed house (without roof) in the residential quarter, known as "Abraham's House". Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-09 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": western corner of Ekhursag of Ur-Nammu, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934. Keywords: architecture, walls, foundations, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-08 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": the remaining walls of Ekhursag palace/shrine showing the bitumen used as mortar, with the ziggurat in the background. Keywords: architecture, bricks, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-07 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": a surviving arched doorway. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR527-06 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view to the east from the ziggurat with the foundations of Ekhursag palace/shrine, and the Euphrates in the far distance. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR527-01 Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. View from the side, showing the leaning facade, saved by a buttress. The subsidence is due to the high water table in this area. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, historic, archeological, archeology, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage
PMR526-12 Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. The arch reflected in a pool of water. Keywords: Muslim, archeological, archeology, historic, architecture, picturesque, natural heritage, Islam, Mesopotamia
PMR526-11 Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, historic, Archeology, archeological
PMR526-04 Iraq: Aqar Quf, the city of Dur Kurigalzu of antiquity, believed to have been founded by the Cassites in the 16th century BC: embossed stamp on the side of a mud brick, identifying the king responsible for the building in which it was used. Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, excavations, archeological, archeology, historic
PMR526-03 Iraq: Aqar Quf, the city of Dur Kurigalzu of antiquity, believed to have been founded by the Cassites in the 16th century BC: the ziggurat with approach stairway, the upper part restored; it was the largest ziggurat in Mesopotamia. Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, excavations, archeological, archeology, historic
PMR526-02 Iraq: Aqar Quf, the city of Dur Kurigalzu of antiquity, believed to have been founded by the Kassites in the 16th century BC: remains of the ziggurat, originally 78 metres high, showing layers of reed matting. Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, excavations, archeological, archeology, historic
PMR524-10 England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR524-09 England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR524-08 England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit, with Blackfriars Bridge, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR524-07 England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit at dusk, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR524-06 England, London: River Thames with Blackfriars railway bridge and station, from Blackfriars road bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR524-05 England, London: River Thames and city skyline from Waterloo Bridge with pleasure cruiser and floating jetty in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis
PMR524-04 England, London: closer view of two of the gongolas of the "London Eye", erected for the millennium. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR524-03 England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium. Side view, with crowds on the Embankment in front of County Hall. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR524-02 England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. County Hall on the right, lanterns in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR524-01 England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
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
PMR522-02 Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi. Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue
PMR522-01 Italy, Apulia, Lecce: Santo Oronzo, with half-excavated Roman amphitheatre and column bearing the figure of Santo Oronzo, the city's patron saint. The column is one of a pair which used to mark the end of the Via Appia in Brindisi. Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, architecture, monument, statue
PMR521-10 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Porta felice and the Fontana del Cavallo Marino in Piazza Santo Spirito. Keywords: architecture, Baroque, sculpture, fountain, metropolis, capital city, culture, national heritage
PMR521-09 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Sunday flea market in the Piazza Marina. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, jumble sale, second hand, junk
PMR521-08 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Sunday flea market in the Piazza Marina. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, jumble sale, second hand, junk
PMR521-07 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: gallery above the Porta Nuova, built as a triumphal arch to celebrate the capture of Tunis by Charles V in 1535. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR521-06 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: panorama of the city and bay from Monreale. Keywords: capital city, landscape, vista, metropolis
PMR521-05 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: the docks, overlooked by Monte Pellegrino, with angler in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, port, cranes, ships, industry, commerce, trade, metropolis
PMR521-04 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: monument to Philip V in the Piazza Vittoria. Keywords: national heritage, sculpture, statue, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic
PMR521-03 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Gothic porch of the cathedral, added in the 15th century; the Baroque dome is a more recent addition, from 1781-1801. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR521-01 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: east facade of the cathedral, which is pure Norman style from the late 12th century. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR520-12 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: the Cathedral, Santa Maria dell' Assunta, built in 1185 in Sicilian Norman style with a Gothic west front added in the 14th-15th centuries. On the left is the statue of Santa Rosalia, patroness of Palermo. Keywords: architecture, saint, sculpture, monument, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR520-11 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Quattro Canti (Piazza Vigliena): one of the four opposing facades (west), showing the four seasons, four kings of Sicily and the four patronesses of the city quarters, measured from this point. (summer, Philip II, Santa Ninfa of Seralcadio/Capo district). Laid out 1608-20 by Giulio Lasso in Baroque style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR520-07 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: remains of the city wall, 12 kilometres long, subsequently hollowed out in many places for Byzantine burial sites; Temple of "Juno Lacinia" in the background. Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage
PMR519-04 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: dominating the city, the new church, "Madonnina delle lacrime", was built to house a miracle-working Madonna figure which "cries". Keywords: Sicilia, Catholic, Christian, architecture
PMR519-03 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: facade of the Church of San Giovanni alle Catacombe, the original cathedral of the city, dating from the 3rd century AD, but rebuilt after an earthquake in 1693. Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque, architecture, Sicilia, historical
PMR517-05 Italy, Sicily, Catania: the elephant fountain, symbol of Catania, stands in the Piazza Duomo. The obelisk was brought from Egypt by the Romans; the elephant was carved from volcanic lava in Byzantine times. The city has been buried under lava from Etna seven times in recorded history. Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, historic, volcanic
PMR516-08 Italy, Campania, Salerno: the container port, with the city in the background. Keywords: metropolis, harbour, commerce, industry, trade, corniche
PMR142K-22 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: one of the fortified towers in the Frauentor wall on the south side of the city. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR142K-21 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor outer and inner fortified walls with towers and Frauentorgraben (moat) on the south side of the city. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR142K-20 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Frauentor, fortified south wall of the city with roofed defenders' gallery, towers and dry moat. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR142K-19 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: outer and inner fortified walls with defence towers on the south side of the city, with colourful autumn trees. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR142K-08 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle) with Sinwell Tower, on its sandstone outcrop, dominates the city in the north. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR142K-06 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the impressive Renaissance facade of the Fembohaus, now the home of the City Museum. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-24 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg cafe in "Beim Tiergärtnertor" Square, overlooked by a wooden defence gallery on the city wall. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-23 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: defence wall in the west of the city with dry moat and tower in the distance. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-22 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: city wall in the west with defence tower just visible through autumn foliage. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-21 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hallertor was the main gate in the weat wall of the mediaeval city and spans the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR141K-20 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: fortified city wall with defence gallery, dry moat and towers, on the south side of the city. Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR140K-13 Greece, Island of Kos: re-erected columns which formerly lined the Roman Gymnasium on two sides, a part of the extensive Roman city. Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR137K-01 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: one of two surviving stone turtles, four of which originally marked the four gates of ancient Karakoram. Little else is visible of the ancient city. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR136K-36 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: one of two surviving stone turtles, four of which originally marked the four gates of ancient Karakoram. Little else is visible of the ancient city. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR135K-21 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the City Hall with two modern multi-storey towers behind. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia, architecture
PMR135K-20 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: the Main Post Office (left), Mongolian Stock Exchange and the City Hall, with the Bodhi Tower multi-storey block behind with its 4-storey facade blending into the architecture of the square. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, architecture
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
PMR131K-21 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: model of a traditional dhow, in a roadside pool, with simulated bow-wave. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-20 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, the oldest building in Dubai and now housing a museum, is home to dozens of nesting Pallid Swifts. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-19 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "triumphal arch" modern office block. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-17 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Al Arab, the dhow-shaped luxury hotel, 321 metres high, was opened in 1999 on its island off the Jumeirah coast. At the top are twin helicopter landing pads. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-15 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: King Rameses II, Anubis, a pair of obelisks and a pyramid - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-14 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Arab Hotel, reflected in the lagoon of Souk Madinat, Jumeirah. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-13 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: quayside with palm trees and traditional water crafr, all constructed for Souk Madinat, Jumeirah. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-12 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR131K-11 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: King Rameses II and a pair of obelisks - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-10 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the pyramid-shaped Raffles Hotel in the Wafi City complex. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-09 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR131K-08 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR131K-07 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-06 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-05 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR131K-04 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reflections of the city panorama in the glass facade from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-03 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: lace-like, concrete, load-bearing shell of the 22-storey O14 Tower (centre) in the new Business Bay on Dubai Creek, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-02 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reminiscent of a 1950s juke box, the blue and red Al Meraikhi Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR131K-01 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Murooj Rotana Hotel complex from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-36 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new twin-tower high-rise development in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-35 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: swimming pool area of Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-34 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, late afternoon. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-33 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, morning, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-32 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: residential blocks with swimming pool, adjacent to Burj Dubai Lake, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-31 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new high.rise developments in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-30 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new high-rise developments in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-29 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road with the Al Safa Street interchange, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, around midday. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-28 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emaar Towers from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-27 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dusit Thani Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. It has traditional Thai decor inside. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-26 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-25 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-24 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake with its traditional style bridge reflected in the waters. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-23 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emaar Towers at Burj Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-21 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR130K-20 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with the lake and base of Burj Khalifa. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-19 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with a row of futuristic lamp posts in front of the apartments. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-18 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with the Lake Hotel in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-17 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, from the bus on Sheikh Zayed Road. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-16 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, near Burj Dubai, with an unusual pedestrian bridge. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR130K-09 Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Berkelpoort medieval city gate, with ruined castle on the hill in the background. Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR129K-27 Canada, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake: the town centre with clock tower and colourful flower beds. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR129K-26 Canada, Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake: view towards the town centre and clock tower. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR129K-14 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterside houses on Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec Province. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-13 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, since 1867 the official residence of the Governor-General of Canada. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-12 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterfall over the weir, near where the Rideau Canal leaves the Rideau River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-11 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: "Reconciliation", a monument to Canada's peacekeepers (1992), with the twin spires of Notre-Dame Cathedral in the background. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-10 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in the Ottawa River, with vivid autumn foliage in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-09 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in Ottawa River, as seen from Gatineau, Quebec Province. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-08 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery and Ottawa River through autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-07 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Supreme Court of Canada on Wellington Street. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-06 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: bucolic scene - Victoria Island in the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-05 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Black-capped Chickadees (Parus atricapillus), killed after flying into the glass-walled Bank of Canada. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-04 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Confederation Building, opened in 1931, provides accommodation for parliamentarians. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-03 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, built from local stone in 1927, flying the national flag. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-02 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the east from Parliament Hill terrace, with Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR129K-01 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the west from Parliament Hill terrace, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-36 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue of Sir George-Etienne Cartier on Parliament Hill, a work of the sculptor Philippe Hébert. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-35 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-34 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-33 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal where it flows into the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-32 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Museum of Civilisation on the north side of the Ottawa River, in Gatineau, Quebec Province. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-31 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from Major's Hill Park, with autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-30 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the glass "domes" of the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-29 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-28 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the National Gallery, with colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-27 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the skyline looking west, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-26 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the spires of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, seem through trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-25 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: statue and colourful flower beds in Major's Hill Park. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-24 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view of Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-23 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal, where it flows into the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-22 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the neo-Gothic East Block of Parliament Buildings, started in 1859. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-21 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National War Memorial in Cofederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-20 Canada, Quebec City: "trompe l'oeil" historical scene on a blank wall in the Quartier Petit-Champlain. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-19 Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac, with cruise-liner terminal on the St. Lawrence River, viewed from the Citadel. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-18 Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac from the Parc des Traversiers, near the ferry terminal, with preserved red and green buoys in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque
PMR128K-17 Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac from the Parc des Traversiers, near the ferry terminal, with preserved buoy in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque
PMR128K-16 Canada, Quebec City: Quartier Petit-Champlain, an old pedestrian street crammed with boutiques and restaurants. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque
PMR128K-15 Canada, Quebec City: Quartier Petit-Champlain, an old pedestrian street crammed with boutiques and restaurants. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque
PMR128K-14 Canada, Quebec City: autumn colours in Montmorency Park, with Chateau Frontenac behind. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-13 Canada, Quebec City: view from the ramparts, typical of the older houses are the exterior stairways which saved on heating expenses. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-12 Canada, Quebec City: Place d'Armes, previously known as the Grand Place and used for military parades. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-11 Canada, Quebec City: the lower town and cruise ship quay, from the ramparts. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-10 Canada, Quebec City: the Old City Hall from the Dufferin Terrace, with ornamental railings and autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-09 Canada, Quebec City: ornamental cast-iron railings on the Dufferin Terrace, with autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-08 Canada, Quebec City: Parc Montmorency, with cannons on the ramparts, and Quebec Seminary behind. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-07 Canada, Quebec City: cruise liner, MSC Poesia, on a cruise from Japan, visiting for the day. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR127K-21 Canada, Quebec, Montreal: view from the Mount Royal Park lookout, with the Green Mountains in the distance. Keywords: paorama, autumn in the city, metropolis
PMR127K-20 Canada, Quebec, Montreal: view from the Mount Royal Park lookout, with the Olympic Stadium in the distance. Keywords: paorama, autumn in the city, metropolis
PMR127K-07 Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain (1891) with the tower of the "Red Townhall", seat of the Bürgermeister of Berlin. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR127K-06 Germany, Berlin: tower of the Marienkirche and the 365-metre-high TV-Tower. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR127K-05 Germany, Berlin: the 207-metre-high viewing platform and revolving restaurant of the TV Tower. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR127K-04 Germany, Berlin: the Holocaust Memorial, opened in May 2005, comprises 2711 natural stone blocks, weighing up to 16 tonnes each. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR127K-03 Germany, Berlin: Dome of the Reichstag Building designed by Sir Norman Foster, with the original inscription "Dem Deutschen Volke" ("To the German People") over the entrance. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR127K-02 Germany, Berlin: frontal view of the Reichstag Building with its new dome designed by Sir Norman Foster. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR127K-01 Germany, Berlin: pleasure cruiser on the River Spree passing sunbathers taking advantage of the free deckchairs. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR126K-05 Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Friedrichsfelde Palace (under restoration) and colourful flower gardens with statuary. Keywords: East Germany, garden, park, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR126K-04 Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Tierpark (Zoo) at Friedrichsfelde: Siberian Tiger (Panther tigris altaica) taking a swim. Keywords: East Germany, beasts of prey, cat family, zoological garden, capital city
PMR126K-03 Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Tierpark (Zoo) at Friedrichsfelde: Siberian Tiger (Panther tigris altaica) taking a swim. Keywords: East Germany, beasts of prey, cat family, zoological garden, capital city
PMR125K-35 Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral" with ornate cast iron lamp cluster on Gendarmenmarkt. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-34 Germany, Berlin: Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) building on Friedrichstrasse Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-33 Germany, Berlin: bronze chariot pulled by two mythical beasts atop the Schauspielhaus in Gendarmenmarkt. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-32 Germany, Berlin: the Gendarmenmarkt, with Schauspielhaus, "French Cathedral" and portico of the "German Cathedral". Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-31 Germany, Berlin: classical portico of the Schauspielhaus (now a concert hall), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1821). Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-30 Germany, Berlin: the Friedrich Schiller Memorial in front of the Schauspielhaus in the Gendarmenmarkt. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-29 Germany, Berlin: facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus) built 1695-1706, with roof figures by Guillaume Hulot. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-28 Germany, Berlin: the Arsenal (Zeughaus) from the bridge on Unter den Linden, with parapet decorated with sea horses. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-27 Germany, Berlin: the Marx-Engels Forum (Marx sitting), a bronze sculpture by Ludwig Engelhardt, was unveiled in 1986. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-26 Germany, Berlin: view of the "Scheunenviertel", before the war the Jewish mercantile quarter, now completely redeveloped. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-25 Germany, Berlin: view east from the observation deck of the TV Tower, with Karl-Marx-Allee and Frankfurt Gate in the former German Democratic Republic. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-24 Germany, Berlin: Alexanderplatz, from the observation deck of the TV Tower. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-23 Germany, Berlin: the Red Townhall, Nikolai Church, and the Mühlendamm (street) from the observation deck of the TV Tower. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-22 Germany, Berlin: the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the National Opera, St. Hedwig's Church and Unter den Linden, from the observation deck of the TV Tower. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-21 Germany, Berlin: view north-west from the observation deck of the TV Tower (203 metres). Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-20 Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain" (1891) with the Marienkirche, Berlin's oldest church, behind. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-19 Germany, Berlin, Spandau: the Citadel, erected from 1560 on the site of a "water castle" for the defence of Berlin. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-18 Germany, Berlin: the base of the "cone of mirrors" through which light is reflected into the Plenary Chamber of the Bundestag. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-17 Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, seen from the dome of the Reichstag Building. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-16 Germany, Berlin: the "cone of mirrors" in the dome of the Reichstag Building. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-15 Germany, Berlin: view of Jakob-Kaiser-Haus (Bundestag) from the roof of the Reichstag Building. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-14 Germany, Berlin: view from the roof of the Reichstag Building - River Spree and Friedrichstrasse Station with the TV Tower in the background. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-13 Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" which shares Gendarmenmarkt with its twin, the "French Cathedral". Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-12 Germany, Berlin: the twin towers of the 14th century Gothic Nikolai Church, built on the site of a Romanesque basilica. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-11 Germany, Berlin: barrel-organ player (Dreh-orgel Spieler) in Prussian uniform with "Pickel-Helm". Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-10 Germany, Berlin: central facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1695-1706, which now houses the Historical Museum. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-09 Germany, Berlin: the crossing of "Unter den Linden" and Friedrichstrasse. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-08 Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with fountain and flower gardens. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-07 Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with a civil-rights-campaigner, a victim of Polish state confiscation. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-06 Germany, Berlin: quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria on the Brandenburg Gate, replaced after war damage in1958. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-05 Germany, Berlin: Bundestag - Paul-Löbe-Haus (left of the River Spree) is linked to Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus by a footbridge. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-04 Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree. Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR125K-03 Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, with the River Spree in the foreground. Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR125K-02 Germany, Berlin: the twin spires of the Nikolai Church and wrought-iron hotel sign in the "Nikolai Quarter". Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR125K-01 Germany, Berlin: tower of th Red Townhall (1861-69) flying the Berlin flag. The seat of the Bürgermeister and the Berlin Senate. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR123K-25 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: hotels and apartment blocks with colourful bougainvillea shrubs in their gardens, fronting on to the lake in the Burj Khalifa development. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-24 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (830m. overall) opened on 4th January 2010, has 163 usable floors. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-23 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: hotels and apartment blocks with gardens overlooking the lake in the Burj Dubai development. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-22 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: footbridge over the lake in the Burj Dubai development, with high-rise blocks behind. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-21 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: velvet lawn, with lake and hotels in the Burj Dubai development, with high-rise apartment blocks nearing completion in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-20 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: luxury hotels and apartments across the lake with the "dancing fountains" (not active) in the Burj Dubai development. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-19 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the large, central lake. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-18 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: administrative buildings on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, from the deck of a dhow cruise boat. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR123K-17 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of Dubai Creek from the deck of a dhow cruise boat. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-16 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-15 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-14 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Twin Towers Shopping Mall, on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, specialises in oriental carpets. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-13 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: left to right, Etisalat Building, Dubai Municipality Building, Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, and Chamber of Commerce, on Dubai Creek. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-12 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: produce, unloaded from trading dhows, piled up on the quayside seemingly without security problems. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-11 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: dhows line the quayside at Baniyas Road, Deira, ready to take visitors on tours of Dubai Creek. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-10 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Queen Elizabeth II, ex Cunard liner, awaits refurbishment as a luxury hotel. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-09 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1878, is the oldest extant building in Dubai, and now houses the Dubai Museum. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-08 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: traditional arab dhow, preserved on a plinth near Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum). Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-07 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: pool and beach of the "Atlantis on the Palm", hotel, shopping and entertainment sentre, resort. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR123K-06 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel over an arm of the Palm-Jumeirah development. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-05 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: low-rise housing on one of the arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development, with skyscrapers on the mainland in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-04 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: one of the undeveloped arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-03 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: occupied apartment blocks adjoining the Palm-Jumeirah monorail, on the "trunk" of the palm. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-02 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: mushrooming skyscrapers mark the site of the new Marina being built on the Jumeirah coast. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-01 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the causeway from the Palm-Jumeirah development, with new multi-storey blocks on the mainland. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-36 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the Burj al Arab luxury hotel from the monorail Gateway Station. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-35 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers near the monorail Gateway Station. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR122K-34 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel on its island, designed to resemble a billowing sail, with helicopter landing pads at the top. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR122K-33 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: mushrooming skyscrapers mark the site of the new Marina being built on the Jumeirah coast. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-32 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Palm-Jumeirah monorail on the straight "trunk" of the palm tree with occupied apartment blocks on both sides. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-31 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Palm-Jumerah monorail crosses the water from Atlantis to the mainland on a raised concrete track. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-29 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR122K-28 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers lining Sheikh Zayed Road, with Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees ( Delonix regia) in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-27 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Egptian-themed architecture in the Wafi Mall, opened in 2001, which contains over 200 stores, restaurants etc. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-26 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Egptian-themed architecture in the Wafi Mall, opened in 2001, which contains over 200 stores, restaurants etc. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR121K-09 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of the courtyard through marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones with gold capitals. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR121K-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a blue-tiled reflecting pool surrounds the outer courtyard columns. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-07 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: rear gallery of the courtyard, with its twin corner minarets,107 metres high. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR121K-06 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR121K-05 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: hand-made polychrome ceramic tiled "Iznik" panel with a floral motif. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR121K-04 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with endless rows of marble columns, inlaid with semi-precious stones. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-03 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: closer view of the floral inlay work of semi-precious stones. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-02 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-01 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the main courtyard (17,000 square metres) is inlaid with floral designs. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-36 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view of a mosque and the RBS Building (right) from the eighth-floor window of the International Rotana Inn. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-35 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the cannon in Al Ettihad Square, with the curving glass facade of the Marks and Spencer Building and Etisalat Building, surmounted by a ball. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-34 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-33 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the "Women's Mosque" and minaret in Markaziyah Park and Gardens. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-32 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with its fountains. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-31 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-30 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: lake with fountain in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with modern tower blocks in the Al Hosn district in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR120K-29 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of dhows heading for the gulf under engine power. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-28 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Corniche Road West with the ADCO Building. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-27 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the beach adjoining Corniche Road West. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-26 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: city skyline from Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with Hilton Baynunah Hotel. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-25 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: some of the striking multi-storey blocks on the palm-lined Corniche Road. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-24 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: domed mosque with skyscrapers in the background, including Etisalat Building, surmounted with a ball. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-23 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: minaret of a mosque and a colourful modern multi-storey block. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-22 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Etisalat Building, crowned with a ball, on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum Street, Marks and Spencer Building behind with the curving glass facade. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR120K-21 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: giant cannon in Al Ettihad Square. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-20 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history - the coffee pot in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-19 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: park and skyscrapers from the Corniche Road. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR120K-18 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: modern buildings on the Corniche Road which runs along the coast. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-17 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Monument comprising oversize reproductions of traditional arab flasks. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-16 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the Iranian Market, where imported consumer goods from Iran may be purchased directly from the quay. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-15 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: "Dhow Sail" monument, on a traffic island in the city. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-14 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the spectacular, newly completed, 5-star Yas Hotel, on Yas Island, is sited adjacent to the new motor racing circuit. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-13 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-12 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-11 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-10 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of the facade and main entrance. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-09 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR120K-07 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR120K-06 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of moored dhows, with the city skyline in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-05 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a fort inside the Heritage Centre, which displays buildings and scenes of the former everyday life of the Bedouin. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR120K-04 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Marina, with Breakwater, domed theatre and the one-time world's tallest unsupported flagpole, seen from Marina Mall. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-03 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view from Sky Tower, Marina Mall, of the approach causeway and a new multi-storey block nearing completion. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-02 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view from the Sky Tower, Marina Mall, of the luxurious Emirates Palace Hotel, which cost over US$3 billion to build. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR120K-01 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the skyline from Sky Tower, Marina Mall, with domed theatre, Heritage Centre and flagpole on the landspit beyond the harbour. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR118K-32 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. The Roman Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a). Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia
PMR118K-31 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Modern sculptures and a classical column on the Citadel, with the modern city behind. Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia
PMR118K-30 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Shops and the sprawl of the modern city of 2.5 million inhabitants, seen from the Citadel. Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia
PMR118K-29 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. A huge Jordanian flag, seen from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia
PMR118K-28 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The Umayyad Palace, built on the Citadel Hill about 720 AD, showing the domed Audience Hall. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations
PMR118K-27 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The scant remains of the Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a). Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations
PMR118K-26 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. View of the Roman Theatre and Hashemite Square (due for redevelopment), from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations
PMR118K-25 Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The restored Roman Theatre, built about 150 AD, seats 6000 spectators. View from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations
PMR118K-24 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). House doorway in the derelict Ottoman village, with Hercules' club carved into the basalt lintel. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-23 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Courtyard in Beit Russan, a former Ottoman residence, now a museum with a fine sarcophagus on display. Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site
PMR118K-22 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Masses of yellow daisies, with the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights behind. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-21 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Carpet of flowers, with ruined Nymphaeum (2nd century AD), and Lake Tiberius in the distance. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-20 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The black basalt Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, commands a spectacular view of the countryside. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-19 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Colonnaded courtyard on the terrace, with basalt, marble and limestone Corinthian columns. Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site
PMR118K-18 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Paved street with a row of 2nd-century stone shops under the Basilica Terrace. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-17 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). View of the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights on the Israeli side. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-16 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Palestinian exiles can view their homeland in Israel from this raised lookout platform. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-15 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The Decumanus Maximus paving has survived the centuries, but the buildings are in need of restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-14 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). A group of Jordanian archeology students, all equipped with digital cameras and mobile phones. Keywords: Roman architecture, pretty girls, girl students, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR118K-12 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: South Theatre with reconstructed stage, was built between 90-92 AD, and seats 3000+ spectators. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-11 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Bedouin musicians with drums and bagpipes demonstrate the acoustics of the South Theatre. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-10 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The spacious Oval Plaza, 90 x 80 metres, is surrounded by a colonnade of 1st -century Ionic columns. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-09 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: South Decumanus runs east to a 73-metre bridge, beyond which it is buried under the modern city. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR118K-08 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: A remarkable, reconstructed, water-powered saw for cutting stone, originally built in the 6th century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, mechanised tools, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR118K-07 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: North Theatre, with the North Tetrapylon, Cardo Maximus, and modern city of Jerash in the background. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-05 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The North Gate, built in 115 AD, marks the end of the city and start of the road to Pella. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-04 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: North Gate and Cardo Maximus with Ionic columns, from within the North Tetrapylon. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-03 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Beautifully carved fallen architrave - waiting for possible re-erection? Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-02 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Row of Corinthian columns with wild Hollyhock (Alcea pallida) in the foreground. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR118K-01 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Roman legionnaires of the VI Legion lined up after performing in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people and was built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-36 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Final line-up of the participants in the spectacle in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-35 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Closer view of a chariot in the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-34 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Three chariots thundering down the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-33 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Three chariots taking the corner during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR117K-32 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The culmination of a simulated gladiatorial combat in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-31 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: A group of Roman legionnaires demonstrating the defensive "box" formation created with their shields in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR117K-30 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: A group of legionnaires of the VI Legion demonstrating drill procedures in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR117K-29 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Part of the Tetrapylon which marked the crossing of the Cardo Maximus and the South Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-28 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The octagonal Macellum (food market), built in 130 AD, surrounded by columns, with a fountain in the centre. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-26 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The 800-metre-long Cardo Maximus still bears the tracks of ancient wagons near the Macellum entrance. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-25 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The Cardo Maximus, the main columned way, had pedestrian sidewalks and underground sewers. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-24 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Temple of Zeus, built in 162 AD on the site of earlier religious buildings, dominates the Oval Plaza. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-23 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The South Gate of the city, built about 130 AD, whose columns are decorated with acanthus leaves. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-22 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: An authentic-looking legionnaire of the Roman VI Legion. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-21 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The Triumphal Arch, erected to mark the visit of Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD, is under constant restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR115K-36 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: A line of columns marks the upper temenos of the Great Temple of the Nabataians, which was in use until Byzantine times. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-35 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Part of a column capital which combines a number of motifs, from the Great Temple of the Nabataians. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-34 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Unique elephant-head column capital, still to be seen in the Nabataian Great Temple from the 1st century BC. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-33 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: A camel-rider on the colonnaded way, with the Royal Tombs in the distant background. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-32 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Roman colonnaded street (ca. 106 AD) marks the centre of the Nabataian city (contemporaneous with Jerash). Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-31 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: A vivid sandstone outcrop, weathered into a fantasy-inspiring shape. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-29 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The sun breaks into the "Siq" as the visitors start to arrive. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-28 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The sheer, 200-metre-high walls of the "Siq" are only 2 metres apart at this point. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-27 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Closer view of some of the Bedouin horse riders. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-26 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Bedouin horse riders, with impressive, bare, sandstone mountains as backdrop. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-25 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Horse rides are offered from the entrance as far as the start of the "Siq" (Gorge). Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-24 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The "Roman Soldier's" Tomb from the High Place of Sacrifice, with the Garden Triclinium (Feasting Hall) in front. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-23 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Heavily eroded and exposed row of tombs opposite the Theatre, with an adventurous donkey an top. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-22 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Dramatic colour banding around and within a rock tomb. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-21 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The damaged "Corinthian" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, manifests Nabataian and Hellenic features. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-20 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, from ca. 70 AD, used as a cathedral by the Christians in 447 AD; below are later Byzantine vaults. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-18 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: An eroded cliff, revealing the coloured strata of the sandstone. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-17 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: A larger rock tomb with dramatic bands of colour in the sandstone ceiling. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-15 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: A small rock tomb on the terrace, exposed by heavy weathering. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-14 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Bands of colour in the weathered sandstone terrace. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-13 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Rock tombs under the terrace, at the back of which is a row of Royal Tombs. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-12 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: View of Wadi Musa to the east, from the Royal Tombs, with "candy-striped" rocks in the foreground. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-11 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: View of Wadi Musa to the west, where it opens out, from the terrace in front of the Royal Tombs. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-10 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The frontages of some of the rock tombs have almost been weathered away, leaving slender sandstone columns. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The theatre, built by the Nabataians in the 1st century AD, later enlarged by the Romans soon after their arrival in 106 AD, slicing through a number of tombs at the rear. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-08 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Closer view of the decoration on the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades". Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-07 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The full extent of the rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", with a tethered donkey in the foreground. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Rock tombs in the "Street of Facades", seen through the "window" of a tomb opposite. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-05 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Stone steps up to the "Sacred Hall", carved out of the rock, while the "Siq" continues to the left. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-04 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture:The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); two Winged Victories apppear between the columns of the upper storey. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-03 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Lower storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury) displays 6 columns with floral capitals; the forecourt filling with visitors. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR115K-02 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: The whole facade of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), 43 metres high; the figures at ground level may represent the sons of Zeus. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR115K-01 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Upper storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); the central figure may be "Isis" or the Nabataian goddess "Al 'Uzza". Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR114K-36 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Hellenistic facade of the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh) chiselled out of the rock in the 1st century BC. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR114K-35 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: fantastically weathered forms of sandstone, where some of the original paving survives. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR114K-34 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: a Nabataian tomb in the middle of the "Siq", where it widens, allowing the sun to reach in. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR114K-33 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the "Siq" in the early morning, before the sun (or crowds) have reached it. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR114K-32 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the "Siq" narrows to a few metres width; on the left, the Nabataian water conduits in the wall. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR114K-31 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: entrance to the "Siq" (canyon), with metalworker's stand in the foreground. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR114K-18 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Roman mosaic of gladiatorial combat in the "House of the Gladiators". Keywords: ruins, architecture, Byzantine, historical, Kurium, Kourion, Curium, Roman remains, archeological excavations
PMR114K-17 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Roman mosaic of gladiatorial combat in the "House of the Gladiators". Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture
PMR114K-16 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Exposed underfloor heating system (hypocaust) of the Roman Baths. Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture
PMR114K-15 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the Baptistry, adjacent to the Basilica, probably of a slightly later date (5th century AD). Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture
PMR114K-14 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the 5th century Episcopal Basilica (Byzantine) in the western part of the site. Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture
PMR114K-13 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Mosaic of Ktisis, the Spirit of Creation, holding a rule, in the House of Eustolios. Keywords: ruins, architecture, Byzantine, historical, Kurium, Kourion, Curium, Roman remains, archeological excavations
PMR114K-12 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. wide-span roofing protects the House of Eustolios, a 4th century Roman Villa. Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture
PMR114K-11 Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. The 2nd century AD Roman Theatre. Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture
PMR112K-14 Canada, Vancouver BC: Burrard Inlet with the city skyline from North Vancouver. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard
PMR112K-13 Canada, Vancouver BC: SeaBus ferry arriving at North Vancouver with the city skyline in the background. Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, ferryboat, cityscape, panorama, metropolis
PMR112K-06 USA, Seattle WA: view of the city and Space Needle from Kerry Park. Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings
PMR111K-34 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: safety engineer with harness walking outside the viewing platform, with the city below. Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, dangerous jobs
PMR111K-26 USA, Seattle WA: the docks, with giant cranes and the city skyline in the background.. Keywords: metropolis, import, export, maritime trade, trade, commerce
PMR111K-17 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the view south with Interstate Highway 5 snaking through the city, King Street station and the two sports stadia. Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis
PMR111K-09 USA, Seattle WA: bust of Chief Seattle, from whom the city took its name, in Pioneer Square. Keywords: metropolis, bronze, statue, Indian Chief, personality, famous, historic
PMR110K-31 Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: British Colombia's Parliament Buildings, opened in 1898, were designed by architect F. Rattenbury. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, capital city
PMR108K-23 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Kunstakademie with golden figure of Fama/Nike and Carola Bridge over the Elbe. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, panorama, city panorama
PMR108K-21 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Coselpalais (1765), one of the finest Baroque buildings in the city, now an exclusive restaurant. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR108K-20 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: a horse-drawn omnibus takes visitors on a tour of the city. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, vintage transport
PMR107K-17 Peru, Lima: colourful squatters' camp straggling up the hillside on the outskirts of Lima. Keywords: capital city, street scene, slums, poor quarter
PMR107K-16 Peru, Lima: Baroque-style Basilica Menor y Convento de San Francisco El Grande, built in the 17th century. Keywords: capital city, architecture, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque
PMR107K-15 Peru, Lima: beautifully carved wooden balconies on the facade of the Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace), rebuilt in 1924. Keywords: capital city, architecture, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Mayor, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque, wood carving
PMR107K-14 Peru, Lima: Estación Desamparados, the art nouveau railway station with its ornate clock, opened in 1912. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture
PMR107K-13 Peru, Lima: entrance and facade of the cathedral (1535), the model for many others in the city's churches. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Armas, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture
PMR107K-12 Peru, Lima: Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace) in the Plaza de Armas, dating from the 16th century, but reconstructed in 1924. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture
PMR107K-11 Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the Palacio de Gobierno (1535), official residence of the president. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor
PMR107K-10 Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the cathedral and a bronze fountain dating from 1650. Keywords: capital city, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture, church, Plaza Mayor, architecture, street scene
PMR107K-09 Peru, Lima: Basilica Catedral (1535) in Plaza de Armas, destroyed in the earthquake of 1746, but rebuilt to the same plans. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, church, Lima Cathedral, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque
PMR107K-08 Peru, Lima: carved wooden balconies on the side of the Palacio Municipal in Plaza de Armas (restored). Keywords: capital city, wood carving, carving, architecture, street scene, Plaza Mayor
PMR107K-07 Peru, Lima: closer view of the equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru, in the Plaza Bolívar. Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture
PMR107K-06 Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar and frontal view of the imposing monument to General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru. Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture, equestrian, statue
PMR107K-05 Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar, with equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru. Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture
PMR106K-36 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A modern "Fountain of the Sun" on the Avenida del Sol, opposite the Savoy Hotel. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR106K-11 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the entire site from the "watchman's post", in sunshine. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-10 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The lowest part of the path to the Sun Gate, passing through agricultural terraces. The "watchman's post" on the horizon. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-09 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the sacred mountain, Huayna Picchu, from the path to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-08 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the Urubamba River, the Hiram Bingham Highway and the surrounding mountains. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-07 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The Sun Gate ("Intipuncu") from where the "Inca Trail" leads to Cusco. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-06 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba from the Inca Trail. The mountain which it encloses was considered sacred by the Incas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-05 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the entire site from the Inca Trail, leading to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-04 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba and the access road (Hiram Bingham Highway), winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Buses bring visitors up this road from the railway terminus, Aguas Calientes. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-03 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "Inca Trail" up to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-02 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba, which forms a loop around the Inca city, aiding its defence. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-01 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Ritual stone on the top of the "Intiwatana" pyramid. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-36 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. More than sufficient food for the whole community could be grown on these terraces. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-35 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. A street with dwelling houses, which were not constructed with cut stones like the religious buildings. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-34 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. "Intiwatana", a flat-topped, terraced pyramid (centre) where astronomical measurements were made ("inti" = sun). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-33 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The entrance gate from the inside, showing the sockets either side for securing the crossbar. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-32 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. This doorway was the only entrance to the city and could easily be defended. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-31 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the residential area. The houses were formerly roofed with tree trunks and straw. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-30 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. General view of the site from the "watchman's post", with the sacred mountain Huayna Picchu behind. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-29 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Inca stonework in Tanda Pata, a street near San Blas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-28 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A sunny terrace in San Blas district where a variety of artistic craftwork is on offer. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-27 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Plaza San Blas, the artists' quarter, north of the centre. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-26 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Away from the centre the roads can be narrow and steep: llamas and cars. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-25 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. South-east side of the Plaza de Armas, with arcades, balconies and the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-24 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A school class in uniform leaving the classroom on to the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-23 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Cathedral and Compania de Jesus Church from an arcade on the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-22 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Compania de Jesus Church, built on the site of the Inca Palace of the Serpents (Amarucancha). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-21 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Colonnaded arcade with carved wooden balconies near the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-20 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Plaza de Armas, with fountain and facade of the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-19 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View showing all three levels of the walls, one above the other. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-18 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of Chuquipampa levelled area. Used by the Spanish as a stone quarry for hundreds of years. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-17 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of a precisely built doorway, tapered towards the top in order to resist (successfully!) earthquakes. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-16 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the steps, leading up to the passage between two of the parallel walls. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-15 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of a relatively intact portion of the lower wall. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-14 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the monolithic corner stones. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-13 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the stones comprising the lower wall. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the walls from the flat, flower-strewn, central area. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR105K-11 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. The Inca spring shrine of Tambo Machay, where the spring water still flows into a rock pool as it has for centuries. Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-10 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Greeting from a modern Inca Chieftain! Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Inca costume
PMR105K-09 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. One of the many Irises in bloom on the Q'enqo site. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Iris
PMR105K-08 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Site of the Inca temple and amphitheatre Q'enqo, fine examples of Inca in situ stone carving. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-07 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Bird's eye view of the Cathedral and the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-06 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "Tres Cruces" (Three Crosses) and the white stone figure of Christ overlooking the city. Keywords: High Andes, statue, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-05 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the city from the road to Sasayhuaman, where the figure of Christ stands. Keywords: High Andes, panorama, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR104K-10 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. Reconstructed base and steps of the Akapana man-made pyramid. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR104K-09 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. View of the entire Kalasasaya area from the top of the Akapana Pyramid. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR104K-08 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The walls of the Kalasasaya, incorporating standing stones at regular intervals. (partially reconstructed) Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR104K-07 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. Cornerstone of the rectangular walls of the Kalasasaya. (partially reconstructed) Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR104K-06 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The inside walls of the semi-subterranean temple are studded with 175 carved stone heads, all different. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR104K-05 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. At the equinoxes the sun's rays shone through the main entrance to the Kalasasaya, on to the priest monolith. In the foreground the semi-subterranean temple. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR104K-04 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. One of the remarkable walls of the "Temple of Standing Stones" or "Kalasasaya". (partially reconstructed) Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR103K-36 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress, on a bench enjoying ice creams, in the Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, pigeons, native people, indigenas, street scene, architecture
PMR103K-35 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress in the Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, street scene, indigenas, native people
PMR103K-34 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislative behind. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, square, bronze statue, Legislative Palace
PMR103K-33 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Classical facade of the imposing Palacio Legislativo or Congreso Nacional, on Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, National Congress, Legislative Palace, classical architecture, street scene, architecture
PMR103K-32 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city with the Parque Central and Mirador Laicacota from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view
PMR103K-31 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view
PMR103K-30 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830), known as "The Liberator", in the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero, bronze sculpture
PMR103K-29 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Colourful parade with stilt-walker to publicise an event in the city's art school. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, procession, publicity stunt
PMR103K-28 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Aymara ladies' protest march, alleging government neglect of their plight. Keywords: High Andes, street scene, demonstration, anti government, banner, indigenas
PMR103K-27 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Protest march by the Aymara people, alleging government neglect of their plight. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, demonstration, anti government, banners
PMR103K-26 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Immaculate flower beds in the centre of Avenida de 16 de Julio (El Prado). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, gardens, botanical tableau, ornanmental plants
PMR103K-25 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Typical example of the well decorated local micro buses. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, bus, micro bus, local transport
PMR103K-24 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Facade of the Basilica of San Francisco, a prime example of "Barroco mestizo" in Bolivia. Keywords: High Andes, street scene, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Baroque architecture
PMR103K-23 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Calle Sagárnaga, where a large assortment of colourful local textiles and handiwork is on offer. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, souvenirs, souvenir shops
PMR103K-22 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Basilica & Convento de San Francisco in Plaza San Francisco, where the saint is buried, is a fine example of colonial religious architecture. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, church, Catholic
PMR103K-21 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio de los Condes de Arana (1775) now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, museum, art gallery, palace
PMR103K-20 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislativo and Palacio Presidencial in the background. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, pigeons , square
PMR103K-19 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral) and Plaza Murillo with its hundreds of pigeons. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture, square
PMR103K-18 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Aymara people in traditional dress, in Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, street scene, native people, indigenas
PMR103K-17 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, the centre of La Paz. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, statue, square
PMR103K-16 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Entrance to the Palacio Presidencial ( Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo with security guards, uniformed sentry and Aymara woman. Keywords: High Andes, street scene
PMR103K-15 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Presidencial (Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo, with sentries in ceremonial uniform. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene
PMR103K-14 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. City office of the Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, near Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene
PMR103K-13 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Consistorial (left) and San Augustin Church (right). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture
PMR103K-12 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. New buildings and old on the Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene
PMR103K-11 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Avenida 16 de Julio (El Prado) with equestrian statue of Simon Bolívar (1783-1830) known as "The Liberator". Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, monument, national hero
PMR102K-24 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. View of the city from the belvedere at the base of the giant figure of Christ. Keywords: Pacific Coast, El Morro, Cape Arica
PMR102K-23 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. View of the city from the belvedere at the base of the giant figure of Christ. Keywords: Pacific Coast, El Morro, Cape Arica
PMR102K-22 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Port Authority Building, from Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings
PMR102K-21 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. View of the city and El Morro (the Bluff) from a beach to the west. Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, Cape Arica, Christ figure
PMR102K-20 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. Hundreds of Grey Gulls, egrets, pelicans and other wading birds on a beach to the west of the city, with breaking waves in the background. Keywords: Pacific Coast, water birds, ornithology, bird life, flora and fauna
PMR102K-19 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. Chilean flag on El Morro (the Bluff) with one of many Turkey Vultures (Cathartes Aura) flying over. Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, national flag, raptor, ornithology
PMR102K-18 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. El Morro (the Bluff), the landmark of the city, is laid out as a park above. Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, geology
PMR102K-17 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. Equestrian statue of Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) the liberator of Chile from the Spaniards, in the Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, national hero
PMR102K-15 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. La Aduana (customs house) also designed by Gustave Eiffel, now houses the Cultural Centre. Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings
PMR102K-14 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. Calle 21 de Mayo, a pedestrian precinct, is a mecca for tourists. Keywords: Pacific Coast, shopping, souvenir shops, street kiosks
PMR102K-13 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. Bust of Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus) backed by a red bougainvillea in the Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, statue, sculpture
PMR102K-12 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Plaza Colon and the iron-framed Cathedral of San Marcos, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and transported to Arica from Peru after an earthquake had destroyed the city. Keywords: Pacific Coast, religious architecture, Catholic, church
PMR102K-11 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. Here: a Neotropic Cormorant (Phalocrocorax brasilianus) perches on the bole of a palm tree. Keywords: Pacific Coast, birds, Ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR099K-26 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (1899-1986), writer, poet, critic and librarian, in Plaza Urquiza. His work was translated into English and other major languages and was widely read. In 1961 he received the first International Publishers' prize, the Prix Formentor: Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture
PMR099K-25 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. A former casino, built in 1911 by architects Hughe and Colmegna, this building now houses the Legislature of Tucumán. Keywords: architecture, street scene
PMR099K-24 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Post and Telecommunications building (Correos) on Calle 25 de Mayo. Keywords: architecture, street scene, clocktower
PMR099K-23 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of Hipolito Irigoyen, president of Argentina 1916-22 and 1928-30 standing before the Palacio de Tribunales. Keywords: architecture, street scene, modern architecture, monument, sculpture
PMR099K-22 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Well in the gardens of the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, street scene
PMR099K-21 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Bronze plaque in the Casa Historica de Independencia comemmorating the historic congress which declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816. Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage, tableau
PMR099K-20 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Gardens of the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816. Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage
PMR099K-19 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Renovated colonial-style buildings on the Plaza Independencia, with a fine Baroque door. Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor
PMR099K-18 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque. Here: a closer look at the dome (in Argentinian colours) and tympanum. Keywords: architecture, plaza mayor, neo-classical, religious architecture, church, street scene
PMR099K-17 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque. Keywords: architecture, street scene, church, religious architecture, neo-classical, plaza mayor
PMR099K-16 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of a female figure in the Plaza Independencia. Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture, plaza mayor
PMR099K-15 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Basilica de San Francisco on the Plaza Independencia. Keywords: architecture, church, religious architecture, street scene, temple
PMR099K-14 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Government House (for the Province of Tucumán) on the Plaza Independencia. Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor
PMR099K-13 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Entrance to the Casa Historica de Independencia, where an historic congress declared independence from Spain on 9th July 1816. Keywords: architecture, street scene, historic building, national heritage
PMR099K-05 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). The Orthodox Catholic Church, in neo-Gothic style. Keywords: architecture, street scene, religious architecture, Gothic
PMR099K-04 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). The newly renovated Municipidad (Town Hall) also stands on the Plaza Libertad. Keywords: architecture, street scene, municipal building
PMR099K-03 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). Plaza Libertad, with the cathedral, the fifth on this site, dating from 1877. Keywords: architecture, street scene, religious architecture, church
PMR099K-02 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). Equestrian statue of General Manual Belgrano, independence fighter 1811-19. Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument
PMR099K-01 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). A few colonial style buildings have survived, like this corner block. Keywords: architecture, street scene
PMR098K-30 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Westfalia Hotel and Restaurant, with German management, serves German food and beer. Keywords: capital city, inn, hostelry, albergo
PMR098K-29 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Here reflected in the pool in Plaza de la Independencia. Keywords: capital city, architecture
PMR098K-28 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Catedral Metropolitana, dating from 1687, contains a beautiful, gilded Jesuit altar. Keywords: capital city, Spanish Baroque, architecture, Metropolitan Cathedral
PMR098K-27 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Catedral Metropolitana, dating from 1687, contains a beautiful, gilded Jesuit altar. Keywords: capital city, Metropolitan Cathedral, architecture, Spanish Baroque
PMR098K-26 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): a trader of the Maca tribe offers colourful traditional handiworks. Keywords: capital city, souvenirs, headdress, handicrafts
PMR098K-25 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): Palacio de los López ( the López Presidential Palace) in its well manicured grounds, is the seat of the Paraguayan Government. Keywords: capital city, architecture, neo-classical
PMR098K-24 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Keywords: capital city, architecture
PMR097K-21 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: figure of Christ on the Corcovado, threatened by low clouds, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-20 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climber on the sheer rock face of Morro da Urca, with the Urca Peninsula in the background. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-19 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climber on the sheer rock face of Morro da Urca. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR097K-18 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Sugar Loaf Mountain with cable car connection from Morro da Urca, and islands in the background. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR097K-17 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view of Copacobana Beach , with its crescent of hotels, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-16 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: multi-storey blocks and urban development, spreading along the valleys as far as one can see. From Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR097K-15 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: visitors on the viewing terrace on Sugar Loaf Mountain, with Copacobana Beach and Botafogo below. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-14 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view of the adjacent undeveloped coastline and islands, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR097K-13 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: the Urca Peninsula and, on the far side of Guanabara Bay, Santos Dumont Airport, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-12 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: figure of Christ on the Corcovado, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-11 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view of Botafogo and the waterfront, with Corcovado on the skyline, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-10 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: the cable car, with Copacobana Beach, Praia da Vermelha, Guanabara Bay and Botafogo, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-09 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view of Copacobana Beach from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-08 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view of Praia Vermelha and the cable car base station, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-07 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view of the secluded Praia Vermelha, and beyond, Copacobana Beach, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR097K-06 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Sugar Loaf Mountain with cable car connection from Morro da Urca, and islands in the background. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR094K-31 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the theatre, with stage, orchestra pit, and seating (the first three rows reserved for VIPs). Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-30 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: oblique view of the three tiers of Corinthian columns providing a backing for the theatre stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-29 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the large stone dolphin at the right of the stage, with carvings of The Three Graces, and The Judgement of Paris. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-28 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the central concave niche of the theatre-stage, showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha as well as military figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-27 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-26 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-25 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved headless torso of a female figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-24 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the Curia (Senate House), with wide steps for the chairs of the magistrates. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-23 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: beautifully carved (and preserved) Acanthus leaves on a doorway surround. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-22 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: an early Christian gravestone for "Marcella". Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-21 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. General view of the Roman city, showing its fine location next to the sea. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-20 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-19 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture, showing the convex, triangular form, and the protecting lions. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR094K-18 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR093K-16 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Heathens' Tower" in the Imperial Castle, with the Palas buildings behind, and a section of the city's fortified defence wall. Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
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-23 Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: an Orthodox church and cemetery on the outskirts of the city. Keywords: Orthodox church, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Christian
PMR091K-22 Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: the National Library, opened in 1982, designed by a Croatian architect, Andrija Mutnjakovic. Keywords: modern architecture, Yugoslavia
PMR091K-21 Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: entrance to the Palace of Youth and Sports, opened in 1977, a Pristina landmark. Keywords: modern architecture, Yugoslavia
PMR091K-20 Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: pictures of missing persons (mostly young men) hopefully displayed by their familiy or friends. Keywords: Yugoslavia
PMR091K-19 Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: pictures of missing persons (mostly young men) hopefully displayed by their familiy or friends. Keywords: Yugoslavia
PMR091K-18 Kosovo, Pristina, the new capital city of a new country: equestrian statue of national hero Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti). Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, monument, national heritage
PMR091K-17 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Isa Beu Mosque and Medrese (religious university), founded in 1440. Keywords: historic, medrasa, minaret, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, national heritage
PMR091K-16 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street in the "Bitbazaar" with minaret behind and distant dome of Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, street scene, picturesque, national heritage
PMR091K-15 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street in the "Bitbazaar". Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, street scene
PMR091K-14 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street with minaret behind. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, street scene, picturesque, national heritage
PMR091K-13 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Daut-Pasha Amam (baths), architecturally notable, is now home to the city's modern art gallery. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque, Turkish baths, architecture
PMR091K-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-11 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Ottoman stone bridge linking the two sides of the city over the River Vardar. Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque
PMR091K-10 Macedonia, Skopje: the ruins of Skupi, a Roman colony founded by Domitian between 81 and 96 AD, but abandoned in 518 AD after an earthquake completely destroyed the city. Keywords: historic, archeology, excavation, Yugoslavia, national heritage
PMR090K-22 Albania, Tirana: ingeniously painted, trompe l'oeil facade of a block of flats on Bulevard Gjergj Fishta. Keywords: Shqiperia, modern design, architecture, capital city
PMR090K-21 Albania, Tirana: the new cable car station 1200 metres up on Mount Dajti, 25 kilometres from the capital which it overlooks. Keywords: Shqiperia, modern architecture, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-35 Albania, Durres: a 14th century Venetian tower or bastion enhances the Byzantine city walls. Keywords: Shqiperia, fortifications, architecture
PMR089K-31 Albania, Tirana: ministerial buildings with Italianate columns on Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-30 Albania, Tirana: bronze statue of Mother Teresa, an Albanian, born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, in Skopje. Keywords: Shqiperia, monument, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-29 Albania, Tirana: Council of Ministers Building, from whose balcony Enver Hoxha used to address the crowds. A communist-era relief still adorns the facade. Keywords: Shqiperia, socialist sculpture, modern architecture, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-28 Albania, Tirana: the Pyramid, formerly a museum devoted to Enver Hoxha's life, designed by his daughter and son-in-law. In the foreground the "Bell of Peace", cast from bullet cases collected by schoolchildren. Keywords: Shqiperia, modern architecture, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-27 Albania, Tirana: a typical street scene in the capital. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-26 Albania, Tirana: National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), with flower gardens and pool in the foreground.. Keywords: Shqiperia, mosaic, modern architecture, capital city
PMR089K-25 Albania, Tirana: "The Albanians", a mosaic on the facade of the National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square). Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, socialism, social activism, revolutionaries, proletariat, people's struggle
PMR089K-24 Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque and the Palace of Culture. Flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-23 Albania, Tirana: Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square) with the Skanderbeg (Gjeerhi Kastrioti) equestrian statue. Skanderbeg (1405-1468) is the national hero of Albania, having driven out the Ottoman occupiers for a period of 20 years. In the background is the Et'hem Beu Mosque. Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, mosque, architecture, capital city
PMR089K-22 Albania, Tirana: novel hotel, in the form of an aircraft fuselage, in the vicinity of the airport. Keywords: Shqiperia, capital city, architecture, curiosities, motels, modern architecture, unusual accommodation
PMR089K-21 Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): Vlaska Crkva (church) dates from 1450 and is believed to be the oldest building in Montenegro. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Yugoslavia
PMR089K-20 Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): a typical street in this small town of 19,000 inhabitants. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Yugoslavia
PMR089K-17 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive Kampana Bastion and the town's north wall, with Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-16 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The Sea Gate, West Gate (1555) and Duke's (Providur's) Palace above it, from the Riva. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-15 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. the Gurdic Bastion and the South Gate, which has three doors, from the 13th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-14 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. a street in the old town (Stari Grad), overlooked by Mount Lovcen and Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-13 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor, surrounded by precipitous mountains, and the new town. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-12 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor with part of the old town (Stari Grad) and part of the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-11 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the complete harbour from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-10 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the Gulf of Kotor and flag of Montenegro from Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort, (260 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR089K-09 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty from the Church of Our Lady of Remedy. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR089K-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Part view of the old town (Stari Grad) and jetty, from the Roko fortification. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR089K-06 Montenegro, Podgorica: construction of a weir (?) in the River Moraca, with the Millennium Bridge. Keywords: Yugoslavia, new capital city, suspension bridge
PMR089K-05 Montenegro, Podgorica: equestrian statue of King Nicholas I (Kral Nikolai) (1841-1921), Montenegro's first and only king. Keywords: Yugoslavia, royal house, monument, new capital city
PMR089K-04 Montenegro, Podgorica: Turkish (?) belltower in the centre of the new capital city. Keywords: mediaeval, Yugoslavia, historic city, national heritage
PMR088K-35 Montenegro, Podgorica: Moraca Sports Centre (left) on the River Moraca which flows through the centre of the capital city. Keywords: historic city, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-32 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops from Fort Minceta. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-31 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-30 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Belltower on Placa, as seen from the city walls over the Pile Gate. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-29 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with the belltower at the end, and the Franciscan Monastery on the left. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-28 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Big Onofrio's Fountain, designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438, near Pile Gate. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-27 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the north-west city wall with the Pile Gate and some of the museum exhibits in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-26 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: restaurant in the forrmer cloisters of the Convent of St. Claire, founded in 1290. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-25 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: part of the south wall standing on precipitate cliffs above the sea. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-24 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the entrance to the city walls, with the Franciscan Monastery in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-23 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: old roofs and new! Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-22 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the triangular-shaped Fort Lovrijenac (11th century)(left, perched on its rock) and Fort Bokar (right, part of the city walls).) Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-21 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: close-up view of a speed boat and passengers, from the walls of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-20 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: part of Fort St. John, with a view of the coast to the south, and speed boat. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-19 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: a section of the south wall, and seascape. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-18 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the mighty Fort Bokar, the city wall, and sunbathers on the rocks outside the walls. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-17 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of Fort Minceta and north wall over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-16 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the harbour with Fort Revelin and the Ploce Gate, from Fort St. John. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-15 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the harbour and quay with the Dominican Monastery, from the city walls. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-14 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: musician in traditional costume playing the tambura by Onofrio's Fountain. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, Yugoslavia
PMR088K-13 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Romanesque columns and courtyard in the cloister of the Franciscan Monastery. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-12 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: a variety of carved stone column capitals in the Romanesque cloister of the Franciscan Monastery. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-11 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city's mighty north wall and bastions, from Fort Minceta. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-10 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Minceta and the city walls from Pile Gate, with palm trees and Oleanders in bloom. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-09 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Orlando's Column (= Roland) has stood for centuries in Placa and is regarded as a symbol of Dubrovnik's freedom. Keywords: picturesque, statue, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-08 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Small Onofrio's Fountain, provides fresh water from the Dubrovnik River (designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438). Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-07 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view along the main street, Placa (or Stradun) with belltower and marble paving, polished by the feet of innumerable residents and visitors. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-06 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view down on the city, with harbour and fortifications, from the coast road. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR088K-04 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: cruise liners moored in the port of Gruz. Keywords: picturesque, harbour, port, historic city
PMR087K-01 Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: twilight view of harbour and fishing boats with full moon from Campsite Stobrec, south of the city. Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, evening, moonlight
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-25 Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: fishing boats and pleasure craft moored under the fortified city wall. Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, harbour, jetty
PMR086K-04 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the "Bach House", devoted to exhibits and memorabilia of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in the city. Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR084K-24 Czech Republic, Prague: View over the city from the castle terrace. Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture
PMR084K-22 Czech Republic, Prague: view over the city with the castle terrace in the foreground. Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture
PMR082K-28 England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge with part of the superstructure of the Millennium Wheel. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-27 England, London: View from the London Eye: the Post Office Tower. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-26 England, London: View from the London Eye: The River Thames with the Royal Festival Hall and National Theatre on the South Bank. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-24 England, London: View from the London Eye: St. Paul's Cathedral and the City. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-23 England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge, Charing Cross Station, the Post Office Tower and Centre Point. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-22 England, London: View from the London Eye: pleasure craft on the River Thames, with Hungerford Bridge and Charing Cross station. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-21 England, London: Viewing the city from a gondola of the London Eye. Keywords: metropolis, tourist attraction, Millennium Wheel, Ferris Wheel, panorama, city, tourism
PMR081K-23 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The lower storey of a substantial Roman house. Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb
PMR081K-22 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The Mausoleum of Ateban (2nd century BC), the only pre-Roman (Numidian-Punic) building in Tunisia. Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site, Numidian architecture, Punic architecture, pre-Roman architecture
PMR081K-21 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built in 166 or 167 AD. View from the Forum (market place) against a foreboding sky. Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, classical architecture
PMR081K-20 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, showing a figure being raised by an eagle. The temple was dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva and was built in 166 or 167 AD. Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb
PMR081K-19 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Two of the Ain-el-Hammam water cisterns, each 33 metres long by 5 metres high, supplied by a 12-kilometre-long aqueduct. Keywords: picturesque, water supply, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb
PMR081K-18 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The superb Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, was built in 166 or 167 AD. Keywords: picturesque, entablature, Corinthian columns, classical architecture, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, tympanum
PMR081K-17 Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The mosaic floor of a Roman villa, still in situ, scarcely damaged. Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site
PMR079K-20 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: the "Holzturm" on Rheinstrasse, originally part of the city walls. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate
PMR078K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: flower-bedecked historical horse-drawn carriage with city dignitaries. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-16 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: flower-bedecked historical horse-drawn carriage with city dignitaries. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: city dignitaries in an open horse-drawn coach profusely decorated with flowers. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR056K-10 Malta, Valletta: Victory Day, 8th September - military band passing through City Gate.
PMR056K-07 Malta, Mdina: The main gate to the city of Mdina, erected in 1724 by Grand Master Vilhena.
PMR054K-03 Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz: View of the city from the cathedral tower, "Torre de Poniente".
PMR053K-21 Spain, New Castile, Toledo: Puerta Nueva de Bisagra, a city gateway, with twin towers with tiled roofs.
PMR053K-19 Spain, New Castile: View of Toledo, with the cathedral and Alcazar, from a belvedere on the ring road, with the River Tagus (Tajo) looping round the city, in the foreground..
PMR053K-18 Spain, New Castile, Toledo: The River Tagus (Tajo), looping round the city, with the Castillo de San Servando in the distance.
PMR053K-12 Spain, Madrid: Sol, the bustling heart of the modern city of Madrid.
PMR052K-35 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: View of the cathedral through the tall buildings in the old city.
PMR052K-30 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: The late Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city. Keywords: Gothic architecture
PMR052K-29 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: The late Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city. Keywords: Gothic architecture
PMR052K-24 Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Old city walls with the tower of the basilica of San Isidoro in the background.
PMR052K-16 Spain, Galicia, La Coruna: Playa del Orzan, the city's largest beach.
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.
PMR047K-35 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, a group of schoolgirls on their way home.
PMR047K-34 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, a residential street on the outskirts of the town, with hills as a backdrop.
PMR047K-33 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, street scene, with Maya women in traditional dress.
PMR047K-32 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, luxuriant inner garden in one of the old colonial houses, now a hotel.
PMR047K-21 Guatemala City: Stained glass windows of the Sala de Recepcion in the Palacio Nacional. Keywords: Reception Hall, National Palace
PMR047K-20 Guatemala City: A relief map of the whole of Guatemala, constructed in 1905, with all features labelled. Prominent are the volcanoes rising from the Pacific coastal plain.
PMR047K-19 Guatemala City: A relief map of the whole of Guatemala, constructed in 1905, with all features labelled. Prominent are the volcanoes rising from the Pacific coastal plain.
PMR045K-36 Panama City: Giant, slab-sided car-transporter ship, waiting to enter the Panama Canal at Balboa. Yellow flowering shrub in the foreground.
PMR045K-35 Panama City: Giant, slab-sided car-transporter ship, waiting to enter the Panama Canal at Balboa.
PMR045K-34 Panama City: Interesting new multi-storey residential blocks in Bella Vista. Keywords: modern architecture
PMR045K-33 Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look on the Pacific Ocean, from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513. The statue stands in Bella Vista, overlooking the Gulf of Panama.
PMR045K-32 Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look on the Pacific Ocean, from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513. The statue stands in Bella Vista, overlooking the Gulf of Panama.
PMR045K-31 Panama City: Young Panamanian with his plastic ray gun, in San Felipe. Keywords: child, urchin, playing, toys, boy
PMR045K-30 Panama City: Statue of Simon Bolivar, crowned by a condor, in San Felipe, with the Church of San Francisco behind.
PMR045K-29 Panama City: Small garden with a fountain in San Felipe, with a view of the skyscrapers on Punta Paitilla.
PMR045K-28 Panama City: Statue of Mario Aresomena, a politician who supported the French canal-building venture, in San Felipe.
PMR045K-27 Panama City: Gallic cockerel commemorates the workers who died during the first French attempt to build a canal in 1881, in San Felipe.
PMR045K-26 Panama City: Small beach and defence post near Plaza de Francia in San Felipe (Casco Viejo).
PMR045K-25 Panama City: Street trader on the promenade at San Felipe, with the skyscrapers of Punta Paitilla in the background.
PMR045K-24 Panama City: Bridge of the Americas, 1654 metres long, was opened on 16th May 1962. It crosses the (Pacific) end of the Panama Canal, uniting North and South America.
PMR045K-23 Panama: Distant view of Panama City from the end of the Amador Causeway, with ornamental flowering bougainvilleas.
PMR045K-22 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: a stream, surrounded by tropical growth.
PMR045K-21 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: palm leaf shadows on large, sunlit fig leaves.
PMR045K-20 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: unusual palmate leaves against the sky.
PMR045K-19 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: the sky, through sunlit palm fronds.
PMR045K-18 Panama City: Container ship going through the Gatun Locks at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal.
PMR026K-28 Australia, Western Australia: The modern city of Perth from Kings Park.
PMR024K-05 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Masjid Jamek, the first mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur in 1907 is now surrounded by high-rise buildings. Architect: A.B. Hubbock. It is built on a fork in the river where the first Europeans landed and founded the city. Keywords: modern architecture, contrasting architecture, old and new architecture
PMR024K-04 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View of Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park and some of the innovative modern high-rise buildings which surround it, from the top of the Observation Tower (Menara) which is 421 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture
PMR024K-02 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View of the roof of the Kuala Lumpur shopping complex and part of City Centre Park from the Skybridge of Petronas Twin Towers. Keywords: modern architecture
PMR024K-01 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View west from the Skybridge of Petronas Twin Towers showing the extent of the modern city. Park Plaza Hotel in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise blocks
PMR023K-36 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Gardens and swimming pool in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with high-rise buildings in the background. Keywords: modern architecture
PMR023K-35 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Fountain in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with high-rise buildings reflected in the lake. Keywords: modern architecture
PMR023K-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
PMR022K-22 UAE, Sharjah: the port with dhows and fishing boats and the new city in the background. Keywords: shipping, harbour, commerce
PMR021K-21 Switzerland, Valais, Martigny: Tower of La Batiaz, part of the old city fortifications, with tree in autumn foliage in the foreground. Keywords: Savoy Alps, fall, mountains
PMR018K-11 Austria, Vienna: Carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city
PMR018K-10 Austria, Vienna: Base of the carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, with portrait of the sculptor, Anton Pilgram, peeping out. Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city
PMR018K-09 Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Here, the Neptune Fountain and Cascades. Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, park, capital city, Schloß Schönbrunn
PMR018K-07 Austria, Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, completed 1695-1700 for Emperor Leopold I. Palace architect: Johann-Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. View from the Neptune Fountain with horse carriage ("Droschke") in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, Schloß Schönbrunn, capital city, park, formal gardens
PMR018K-06 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: View of the fortress (Hohensalzburg) and the cathedral (1655) from the famous Mirabell Gardens. Keywords: Mozart, formal gardens, castle, historic city
PMR017K-16 Syria: A traditional waterseller in the old quarter of Damascus. Keywords: arab city, middle east, hawker, trader
PMR017K-15 Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with the dome of a new mosque visible behind. Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east, Islam, Mohamed, muslim
PMR017K-14 Syria: Minaret of the Umayyad Mosque from the propylon of a former Temple of Jupiter in the centre of Damascus. Keywords: arab city, middle east, architecture, Roman ruins
PMR017K-12 Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with overhanging bays on the higher storeys. Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east
PMR017K-11 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, fragments of carving from the exterior of a tower grave. Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city
PMR017K-10 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, the coffered ceiling of a grave chamber (tower grave), from the first century AD, with portraits of the family members. Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city
PMR017K-09 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, part of the mighty Baal Temple, which was consecrated in 32 AD, now in ruins. Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city
PMR017K-08 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, view of the fortress, Qalaat ibn Maan, through an arch in the ruins. Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city
PMR017K-07 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, carved vaulting still in place on the ruins of Hadrian's Gate, built after the visit of the emperor in 129 AD. Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city
PMR016K-31 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, the "Temple of the Trinity". comprising three "evans", or vaulted bays. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR016K-30 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, carved heads on the inner wall of the temple. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR016K-29 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, a carved head of Minerva looks down on those entering the temple. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR016K-28 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, carved figures (headless) from the first or second century AD. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR016K-27 Iraq, Ninevah: although about 6000 years old, it was the beginning of the 6th century BC before the city was chosen as the third capital of Assyria, after Ashur and Nimrud, by Sennacherib. Here, part of the remaining city wall, 12 kilometres long. Most of the movable items are to be found in the world's museums. Keywords: Mesopotamia, archeology, excavations
PMR015K-35 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): copy of one of the ceramic lions from the Processional Way. Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible
PMR015K-34 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): plan of the city under Nebuchadnezzar II in 600 BC. Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible
PMR015K-33 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): assumed site of the Tower of Babel, which was pulled down by Alexander the Great, preparatory to building an even grander construction. However he died before the work had begun. Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible
PMR015K-32 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): reconstructed gateway to the Northern Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II. Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible
PMR015K-31 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): mark of the builder, stamped on the side of a brick. Keywords: archeology, Bible, Mesopotamia, excavations
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-22 Iraq, Nasariya: Statue of an Imam in a city square. Keywords: muslim, religion, Islam
PMR015K-20 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view of the ziggurat from the north-west. Keywords: Mesopotamia, Bible, first civilisation, archeology, excavations
PMR015K-19 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": view of a reconstructed house, known as "Abraham's House". Keywords: Mesopotamia, excavations, archeology, first civilisation
PMR015K-18 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": close-up of the original bitumen used as mortar between the stones of the buildings. Keywords: Mesopotamia, first civilisation, archeology, excavations
PMR015K-17 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934, was the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": close-up of the mark of the builder, stamped on a brick. Keywords: Mesopotamia, excavations, archeology, first civilisation
PMR015K-16 Iraq, Nasiriya: Statue of Imam in the city square, with banner in arabic, and taxi in the foreground. Keywords: muslim, Mohammed, religion, Islam, traffic
PMR014K-34 Italy, Apulia, Ostunia: Approaching Ostunia, the "white city" on a hill.
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-25 Cyprus (North), Famagusta: Greek "ghost city" of Varosha, isolated behind barbed wire in the Turkish sector and patrolled by U.N. soldiers. The multi storey hotels are beginning to collapse through neglect. Situated on the outskirts of Famagusta = Gazimagusa.
PMR008K-19 Romania, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "House of the People" ("Casa Poporului"), now known as the "Palace of Parliament" ("Palatul Parlamentului") is the second largest building in the world, in terms of surface area occupied, after the Pentagon in the USA. One sixth of the city of Bucharest was bulldozed to provide the space for it in 1984. Today it houses the Chamber of Deputies, Constitutional Court, and an international conference centre.and has 3100 furnished rooms, including 64 reception halls. Beneath the edifice is a nuclear bunker 20 metres deep. View of the main facade. Keywords: architecture, superlatives
PMR006K-24 Hungary, Budapest: View of the River Danube and the city of "Pest", with the chain bridge in the foreground.
PMR005K-11 Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque and Gothic towers of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157. Keywords: architecture
PMR005K-10 Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque-Gothic facade of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157. Keywords: architecture
PMR005K-09 Austria, Styria: Unusual Baroque-Gothic facade of the pilgrimage church of Austria's most frequented pilgrim's city, Mariazell. Originally founded as a Benedictine priory in 1157. Keywords: architecture
PMR000K-21 Yugoslavia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city from the cruise ship "Iberia". 1950s. Keywords: Adriatic, fortifications, port, fortress
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.
PMR035K-08 Namibia, Windhoek: The city's landmark, Christ Church, by architect Gottlieb Redecker, completed in 1910. Keywords: architecture, religious architecture
PMR035K-05 Namibia, Windhoek: View of the capital city from a hill to the east, showing the administrative centre. Keywords: African cities, arid, semi-desert
PMR035K-04 Namibia, Windhoek: View of the capital city from a hill to the east. Keywords: African cities, arid, semi-desert
PMR030K-36 USA, Illinois, Chicago: Clark Street Bridge, with Marina City (left) and Lee Burnett building, as seen from a river cruiser. Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture
PMR030K-33 USA, Illinois, Chicago: North Michigan Avenue, the city's showplace. Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, street scene, traffic
PMR030K-26 USA, Illinous, Chicago: Typical street in the city, with the loop overhead railway in the centre of the road. Keywords: street scene, car parking, parking
PMR076K-04 Spain, Lanzarote: aerial view of the capital city of Arrecife, showing the harbour and the 17-storey Gran Hotel on the waterfront. Keywords: Canary Islands
PMR071K-05 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the remains of shopping units on the "Commercial Agora". Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR071K-04 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the sports stadium from the east, showing the three seating terraces. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia
PMR071K-03 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman amphitheatre showing the orchestra and ruined stage buildings. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia
PMR071K-02 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: modern simulation of a race on the running track! Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR071K-01 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman sports stadium with seating terraces on the left. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-36 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the Scaene (stage building) of the amphitheatre, which is from the late Hellenic period. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-35 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the typically Greek, horseshoe-shaped amphitheatre with 20 rows of seats. It enjoys excellent acoustics and views of the landscape. Keywords: Greek ruins, Lycia, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR070K-34 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the central stage entrance doorway to the amphitheatre. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-33 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Odeon (concert and meeting hall) is accessed by three arched doorways from the Agora. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-32 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the retaining wall of the Agora, showing the skill with which irregular stones were fitted together. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-29 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: fragments of fine stone carving which once adorned the amphitheatre. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR070K-28 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: some of the rock tombs in the cliffs, high above the amphitheatre. Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia
PMR070K-27 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans. Here: the substantial amphitheatre is witness to the prosperity of the town in Roman Imperial days. Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia
PMR070K-26 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: closer view of a tomb built into the cliff, with carved figures on the architrave. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR070K-25 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a free-standing tomb, with plundered tombs built into the cliff, below. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR070K-24 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general extent of the rock tombs. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR070K-23 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: stone masks from the amphitheatre, with modern augmentation! The rock tombs are visible in the background. Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR069K-29 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a stone from the antique lighthouse, bearing the remains of an inscription, formerly with bronze-inlaid letters. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-28 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the harbour basin and granaries, from a sand dune. The Agora stretched to the left. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-27 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a series of Roman granaries, virtually complete except for the roofs, but completely overgrown by vegetation, on the former harbour quay. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-26 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: scrambling up the sand dunes which have invaded the area. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-25 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the silted-up harbour basin, around which the life of the city formerly turned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-24 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view from the Roman amphitheatre of the site of the antique city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-19 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: Characteristic Lycian sarcophagus, with "upturned ship" as the lid, presents a traffic hazard in the streets of Fethiye. The town stands on the site of the antique "Telmessos". Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Lycia
PMR069K-18 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: a group of smaller tombs, to the left of the Tomb of Amyntas. Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, Lycia
PMR069K-17 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas (shown here), in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, with highly decorated sham stone door, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Keywords: cities of antiquity, Lycia, archeological excavations, burial chambers
PMR069K-15 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: view of the cliffs with their rock tombs, and the town of Fethiye spread out below. It stands on the site of the antique "Telmessos". Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, Lycia
PMR069K-13 Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: The motor yacht "Bahryeli C" in the Gulf of Fethiye, seen from near the site of the ancient city, Lydae. Keywords: sailing boats, cruise boats, Turkish vessels, Lycia
PMR069K-11 Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: traces of decorative carving from the mortuary temple. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia
PMR069K-10 Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: an unidentified ruined building, and view of the valley and surrounding hills. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-09 Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: the ruins of the mortuary temple. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR069K-04 Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: view of the well-paved Necropolis Street from the east. Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities
PMR069K-02 Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: entry arch to the well-preserved, late Roman baths (Therme), which were among the largest in Asia Minor. Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities, Lycia
PMR069K-01 Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: view of the silted-up inner harbour, from the former site of the ancient city. Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities
PMR068K-36 Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: the completely silted-up harbour of the ancient city, the cause of its demise. Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities, Lycia
PMR068K-35 Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: ruined storehouses. Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities, Lycia
PMR068K-22 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: after flowing under the Krämerbrücke, the River Gera disappears under the Rathaus Brücke (Town Hall Bridge). Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-21 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the backs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325). The stone supporting pillars often house cellars. Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia
PMR068K-20 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the south frontages of the timber-frame houses. Keywords: mediaeval city, Thuringia, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage
PMR068K-19 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-18 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: panoramic view over Erfurt, with the roofs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) in the foreground. Seen from the tower of St. Ägidien's Church. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-17 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-16 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the statue of Dr. Martin Luther standing near the Church of St Laurence in the Anger. Keywords: mediaeval city, Martin Luther, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia
PMR068K-09 Germany, Thuringia, Apolda: the massive Rathaus (Town Hall) dating from 1559 with helmet-roofed clocktower. Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia
PMR068K-06 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Renaissance facade with the figure of Neptune from the Neptune Fountain in the Market Place. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR068K-05 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the "Römisches Haus" , erected 1892-7 for Duke Carl August, is furnished in Roman style. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR068K-04 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Garden House", his home from 1776-1782 and favourite writing spot. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR068K-03 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Renaissance facade of the Lucas Cranach House (1549) on the Market Place. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR068K-02 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with some fine Renaissance facades. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR068K-01 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the modern part of the Schloss Museum contains a fine collection of German old masters. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR067K-36 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) shopfront on the Schlossgasse. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR067K-35 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the statue of writer Johann Gottfried Herder (1776-1803) before the St. Peter and Paul's Church where he regularly preached the sermon. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR067K-34 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: beautifully restored Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) house in Graben (street). Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR067K-33 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: renovated houses in the old centre of the town. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, Thuringia
PMR067K-32 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the famous statue of friends Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller who lived here. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR067K-31 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with Rathaus (Town Hall) (c.1500, but remodelled in the 19th century) and Neptune Fountain in the foreground. Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR067K-25 Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: the remaining towers of the Jakobstor (Jacob's Gate), formerly the main western entrance to the city. Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage
PMR065K-17 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The Maypole of the city of Munich in the Viktualienmarkt (fruit and vegetable market), showing the seven Munich breweries and Oktoberfest procession.
PMR065K-13 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: View over the city with the domed St. Lukas (Protestant) Church and the red brick St. John the Baptist (Catholic) Church.
PMR064K-20 Bulgaria, Sofia: Banya Bashi Mosque with minaret, completed in 1576, is the last intact mosque remaining in the city.
PMR064K-19 Bulgaria, Sofia: Statue of Sofia, Godess of Wisdom, the city's patroness, erected on a tall column to commemorate the millennium in Nezavisimost Square.
PMR063K-28 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: View of the city from Jambaz Tepe, one of the three hills of old Plovdiv, looking south to where some of the "Seven Hills of Plovdiv" are visible.
PMR063K-27 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: View of the city from Jambaz Tepe, one of the three hills of old Plovdiv.
PMR063K-19 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Djumaya Square, the centre of the modern city, where artists gather to offer their pictures.
PMR058K-16 Sweden, Gothenburg: Skansen Kronan (Crown Fortress) dates back to the founding of the city in 1621.
PMR432-12 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: rebuilt 5-storey gabled houses, overshadowed by the 78-metre-high tower of St. Mary's Cathedral. Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, Gdansk
PMR432-11 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: popularly known as the "Milk Churn Gate", this structure was part of a 15th century defence system, badly damaged during WWII. Keywords: metropolis, fortifications, historic, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-10 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: typical carved stone doorway and wall of a burgher house, which survived WWII. The raised stone forecourts were to avoid the effects of flooding. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-09 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: sailing ship "Elida" from Aarhus, Denmark, moored at the end of the Long Quay. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-08 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: the Giant Crane on Long Quay, now housing part of the Maritime Museum. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-07 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: antique dealers display their wares on the steps of the gabled burgher houses, with St. Mary's Cathedral visible at the end of the street. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-06 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: stall displaying a range of hand embroidered cloths. Keywords: metropolis, mats, embroidery, textiles, souvenirs, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-05 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: tourists enjoy strolling along the Long Quay and inspecting the large range of souvenirs on offer. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-03 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: the Green Gate (Brama Zielona) built by Hans Kramer in 1568 in Flemish Renaissance Style. Keywords: metropolis, building, gables, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-02 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: gables of the Long Quay reflected in the waters of the River Motlawa. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-01 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: Pleasure boat awaiting customers on the Long Quay, with the Giant-Crane-Gate in the background. Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, Gdansk, tourism
PMR431-12 Poland, Slupsk/Stolp: the old, brick town gate is now put to use for commercial purposes. Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, historic
PMR431-11 Poland, Slupsk/Stolp: a square and cinema in the style of the socialist period. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-10 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: Old Town Hall, built in 1450 but destroyed in the war and rebuilt in the original Gothic style, although one Baroque gable remains. Richly decorated with coloured tiles. Keywords: metropolis, historic, brick, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-09 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: elaborately decorated Baroque "Brama Portowa" or "Harbour Gate", erected by the Prussians in 1725 to celebrate their acquisition of the city. Keywords: metropolis, historic, monument, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-08 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: the Cathedral-Basilica of St. James, destroyed in the war and rebuilt to smaller dimensions. First consecrated in 1187. Keywords: metropolis, brick, church, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-07 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: late Gothic/Renaissance family house of the rich banker and industrialist Loitz, built in 1547. Keywords: metropolis, residence, mansion, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-06 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: new flyovers and underpasses with the docks as background. In the foreground the brick "Virgins' Tower", built in 1307, sole remnant of the mediaeval town's fortifications. Keywords: metropolis, roads, highways, traffic, new and old, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-05 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view of the River Oder and the docks, with the main road to Gdansk in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, highways, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-04 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: gables on one wing of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, seen from the tower. Keywords: metropolis, Renaissance, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-03 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: view from the tower of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, showing the brick-Gothic Church of Sts. Peter and Paul and the Kings' Gate, in Zolnierza Polskiego Square, and the new PZM tower in the distance. Keywords: metropolis, roads, traffic, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-02 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: cannons on the roof of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, with the motorway bridge over the River Oder in the background. Keywords: metropolis, artillery, historic, old and new, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR431-01 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: built when the city was German, the Baroque "Gate of Prussian Homage" is now called "Kings' Gate" by the Poles. Keywords: metropolis, historic, monument, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR430-12 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: PZM shopping centre and office tower, landmark and highest building in Szczecin (1996). Keywords: metropolis, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR430-11 Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: a tram in Grunwaldzki Square. Keywords: metropolis, transport, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR424-10 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: pleasure cruisers moored at the jetty on the Elbe with the Brühlsche Terrace, Museum and Art Gallery behind. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-09 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is just beginning to rise again from the ruins of WWII (May 1996). Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-08 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: arcades in the equestrian courtyard of the castle. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-07 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Fountain Courtyard in the Zwinger, with fine Baroque facade. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-06 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger, with the spire of the castle tower behind. Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding
PMR424-05 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly laid-out courtyard and fountains, inside the Zwinger. Keywords: city, Baroque, architecture, metropolis, Rococo, River Elbe, rebuilding
PMR424-04 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Semper Opera House, with lake and fountain in the Zwinger Park. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-03 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: windows of the rebuilt Zwinger reflected in the moat; it is regarded as one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Germany. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-02 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with the Hofkirche (Court Church) and castle and flower gardens in the foreground. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-01 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the castle with its tower and spire, and part of the Hofkirche (Court Church) on the left. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR420-12 Germany, Hamburg: sunset on the River Elbe. Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, city, metropolis, moorings
PMR420-11 Germany, Hamburg: view of the River Elbe and jetty, with museum-ship Rickmer Rickmers in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, sailing ship, port, harbour, city, metropolis, moorings
PMR420-10 Germany, Hamburg: the Bismarck Monument. Keywords: metropolis, statue, port, harbour, city
PMR420-09 Germany, Hamburg: Law Courts Building, with allegorical statues in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, bronze figures, architecture, port, harbour, city
PMR420-08 Germany, Hamburg: Mercury statue in Sieveking-Platz, with Law Courts and TV Tower behind. Keywords: metropolis, bronze figures, Hermes, monument, port, harbour, city
PMR420-07 Germany, Hamburg: TV Tower, 271.5 metres high, seen from the "Planten un Blomen" Park. Keywords: metropolis, port, harbour, city
PMR420-06 Germany, Hamburg: swans on the Alster-fleet with the Jungfernstieg Bridge in the background. Keywords: metropolis, port, harbour, city
PMR420-05 Germany, Hamburg: floating work platform for reinforcement work on the quayside, with ferry terminal clocktower in the background. Keywords: picturesque, floating crane, civil engineering, construction, port, harbour, city, metropolis, moorings
PMR420-04 Germany, Hamburg: waterfront and ferry terminals at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, with the dome of the old Elbe tunnel on the left. Keywords: moorings, port, harbour, city, metropolis
pmr409-12 Germany, Hamburg: the jetty at St. Pauli with the old Elbe Tunnel entrance in the background. Keywords: picturesque, moorings, metropolis, city, harbour, port
PMR407-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: sunlit horse chestnut leaves against the blue-green water of the city moat. Keywords: picturesque, russet and gold, water, reflections, fall, autumn, landscape
PMR407-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: autumn view of the city moat by the Oblatter Wall, with sluice gate in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, russet and gold, water, reflections, fall, autumn, landscape
PMR407-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: footbridge over the city moat by the Oblatter Wall, with autumn hues and reflections. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, autumn, fall, reflections, water, russet and gold
PMR404-01 Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millennium Monument (1896) in the centre of Millennium Square. Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture, traffic
PMR403-09 Hungary, Budapest: view of Elizabeth Bridge and Danube Cruise Ships from the Citadel. Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR403-08 Hungary, Budapest: view of Elizabeth Bridge, River Danube and Parliament Buildings from the Citadel. Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-12 Hungary, Budapest: action figure, part of the Russian War Memorial in front of the Citadel, looking over the south of the city. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-11 Hungary, Budapest: evening view of the Danube and city, with Elizabeth Bridge (nearest), Chain Bridge and Margaret Bridge, from the Citadel. Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-10 Hungary, Budapest: pedestrian area and underpass, with random stone seats, and railway station south facade behind. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-09 Hungary, Budapest: the imposing facade of the main (east) railway station, built at the beginning of the last century. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-08 Hungary, Budapest: Vadjahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the Millennium celebrations in 1896. Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture
PMR402-07 Hungary, Budapest: cannons near the entrance to the War History Museum on the ramparts of the fortified old town (Buda). Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-06 Hungary, Budapest: view of the Danube and Chain Bridge with Parliament Buildings in the background, from the Royal Palace on Castle Hill. Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-05 Hungary, Budapest: traditional lace and hand-embroidered clothes on offer from a Hungarian girl with a hand-worked umbrella. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-04 Hungary, Budapest: view of the Parliament Building and River Danube through the arches of the Fisherman's Bastion. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-03 Hungary, Budapest: St. Matthew' Tower and St. Matthew's Church with waiting droschke carriages, a popular area for tourists. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-02 Hungary, Budapest: recently reopened funicular railway connects with the old quarter in Buda. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR402-01 Hungary, Budapest: Chain Bridge or "Lion" Bridge over the Danube with the dome of St. Stephen's Church rising above the city on the far side (Pest). Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR400-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: view of the city from the Perlach Tower, with one of the twin towers of the Rathaus (Townhall) in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, panorama, onion domes, Augustus Caesar
PMR389-04 Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view of "The Rocks", Circular Quay and skyscrapers, from the bridge. Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture
PMR389-03 Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with south pylon and all the lights of south Sydney. Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture
PMR389-02 Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with north and south pylons and part of the lights of south Sydney. Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture
PMR388-09 Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: partial view from the south west, with the lights of North Sydney. Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture
PMR388-08 Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south west, with floodlit pylon. Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture
PMR388-07 Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south east. Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture
PMR388-01 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: typical bungalow in the suburbs (Mount Gravatt). Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-12 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the summit of Mount Coot-tha offers spectacular views of Brisbane, and is a popular picnic spot. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-11 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - diners on the terrace watch the driverless boats go by, drawn by underwater cables. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-10 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - artificial beach and bathing pool, but real palm trees! Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-09 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the Petrie Tableau in King George Square, commemorates John Petrie who became the first mayor of Brisbane. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-08 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: City Hall, once the tallest building in the city, is now surrounded by skyscrapers. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-07 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the impressive Riverside Expressway, which becomes the South East Freeway (F3), with sternwheeler/floating restaurant moored in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, road construction, civil engineering, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-06 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: traffic on Victoria Bridge with the Brisbane skyline behind. A single arch of the previous bridge remains preserved, to the right of the present bridge. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-05 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: refreshment area of the new Performing Arts Centre, with pattern of playing water forming the facing wall. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-04 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Bauhinia flowers in the roof garden of the new Museum and Art Gallery. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-03 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Victoria Bridge and some of the new buildings, from the south bank. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-02 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: concrete piles of the Riverside Expressway, which runs along, and over, the Brisbane River. Keywords: architecture, road construction, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR387-01 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: boats moored on Town Reach of Brisbane River, with the Story Bridge in the background. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR386-12 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the botanic gardens, seen from the shade of a colossal old fig tree. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR382-07 Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: newly renovated city hall, redolent of more prosperous days. Keywords: gold mining town, architecture
PMR375-05 Australia, Sydney: dome of the elephant house at Taronga Zoological Gardens, with city skyline in the distance. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR375-04 Australia, Sydney: city skyline from the harbour, with yacht in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR374-07 Australia, Sydney: Opera House and city skyline in late afternoon, from the north shore. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR373-08 Australia, Sydney: Farm Cove and the modern city, from the Domain. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
PMR373-07 Australia, Sydney: Farm Cove and the modern city, from the Domain; palm tree in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
PMR373-02 Australia, Sydney: lights of city buildings at twilight from the Botanic Gardens. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR371-12 Singapore: C.K. Tang store with green roofs, on the corner of Orchard Road and Scotts Road, showing entry to inner city restricted traffic area, and 'Welcome to the XVII South East Asia Games' banner. Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island
PMR566-8 U.S.A., Chicago: Oak Street beach and promenade. Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers
PMR566-7 U.S.A., Chicago: bronze bust of Jack Brickhouse, Hall of Fame broadcaster, on Michigan Avenue in front of the Tribune Tower. Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers
PMR566-6 U.S.A., Chicago: Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, with pleasure boat on the Chicago River. Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, windy city
PMR566-5 U.S.A., Chicago: Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River, with Lake Point Tower and pleasure boat. Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers
PMR566-4 U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain at high pressure, with park benches in Grant Park in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city
PMR566-3 U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, with the Aon and Prudential Buildings behind. Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city
PMR566-2 U.S.A., Chicago: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city
PMR566-11 U.S.A., Chicago: River East Terminal. Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers
PMR566-10 U.S.A., Chicago: bronze statue "Captain on the Helm", with Navy Pier in the background. Keywords: Lake Michigan, funfair, quayside, waterfront, monument, windy city
PMR566-09 U.S.A., Chicago: Navy Pier with pleasure boats and big wheel. Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city
PMR566-01 U.S.A., Chicago: view west from the top of Sears Tower, with Congrerss Avenue and the Loop. Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city
PMR565-9 U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Aon Building, Navy Pier, and part ofGrant Park; Lake Michigan in the background. Keywords: architecture, windy city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama
PMR565-2 Hawaii, Honolulu: City Hall (Honolulu Hale) with Flame-of-the-Forest or Flamboyant tree. Keywords: architecture, columned portico, classical architecture
PMR565-12 U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Wells Street, Chicago River, Merchandise Mart and John Hancock Center and Lake Michigan behind. Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city
PMR565-11 U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with the junction of the north and south arms of the Chicago River and North Western Railway Station. Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city
PMR565-10 Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and the yacht harbour. Keywords: architecture, windy city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama
PMR564-6 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: the Opera House from the Manly Ferry, with the city in the background. Keywords: architecture, famous landmarks, modern architecture
PMR563-06 Australia, New SDouth Wales, Sydney: display of Cannas in the Royal Botanic Gardens with the modern city in the background. Keywords: architecture, flower bed, flower display, botanical, park, modern architecture
PMR563-05 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Farm Cove and the modern city from the Domain. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, skyscrapers, palm tree, skyline
PMR562-2 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Fannie Bay and beach, looking towards the city from East Point Road. Keywords: tropical
PMR561-4 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Raintree Park provides some welcome shade in the city centre. Keywords: tropical
PMR554-1 Viewing platform on the summit of Mount Wellington, with the city below, just before a snow storm. Keywords: mountain top, city panorama
PMR553-12 Australia, Tasmania: View of Hobart from the summit of Mount Wellington (1270 metres), with the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River. Keywords: city panorama, mountain top
PMR552-5 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View south from Petronas Twin Towers, with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park in the foreground. Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building
PMR552-01 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: fountain in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with the Observation Tower in the background. Keywords: skyscrapers, ornamental lake, reflections, colourful, picturesque, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings
PMR551-1 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: Notre Dame Cathedral, completed in 1883 in neo-Romanesque style. Keywords: religious building, church, Christian, architecture, colonial architecture, historic building
PMR550-9 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: Giac Lam Pagoda; the adjoining chua (temple) was founded in 1744, renewed in 1804 and 1908, and thus is one of the oldest in Saigon. Within are 153 large, carved wooden figures and 60 Buddhas. Keywords: religious building , architecture, Buddhist
PMR550-12 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: The impeccably restored Chua (Temple) Quang Duc. Keywords: religious building, architecture, Buddhist
PMR550-11 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: the Opera House, built 1900, was used as the parliament house until 1975. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic building, colonial architecture
PMR686-12 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: one of the four minarets seen from an arcaded gallery across the courtyard. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR686-11 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the courtyard and largest dome, over the entrance to the main hall of prayer. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR686-10 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery, with semi-precious stone inlays on the columns. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
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
PMR672-01 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Jumeirah Mosque, Al Musallah Road. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, minarets, Muezzin
PMR671-12 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, with waterside bars and restaurants amid the palm trees, and abra station on the left. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR671-11 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, with part of the waterway system, "fort", and colourful "abra" moored in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR671-10 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building, lit up at night, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers, night lights
PMR671-09 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building, lit up at night, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers, night lights
PMR671-08 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building with lake and apartments and the roof of Dubai Mall on the left, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR671-07 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Dubai Dusit Hotel (with divided base) in the centre and Al Manara Tower directly opposite on the other side of the road, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 1 p.m. Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR671-06 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Al-Murooj Rotana Hotel Complex in the foreground, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m. Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR671-05 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m. Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR671-04 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building from the lake, with Dubai Mall on the left. Lit up at dusk, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: modern architecture, lights at night, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR671-03 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building from the lake, with Dubai Mall on the left. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR671-02 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: maple tree in full autumn colour on the Ottawa River near Rockcliffe park Keywords: picturesque, capital city, season of mists and melow fruitfullness, russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn, national heritage
PMR671-01 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with vivid red shrub in the left foreground and reflections in the water. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR670-12 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with reflections in the water and autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR670-11 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings from south of the Ottawa River (Quebec Province), with the circular Gothic library building nearest. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR670-10 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: frontal view of the Parliament Buildings and Peace Tower, in Gothic Revival style. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR670-09 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II on Parliament Hill was sculpted by Jack Harman and unveiled in 1992. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR670-08 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery, from Major's Hill Park with its colourful flowerbeds. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR670-07 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch with bronze sculptures. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR670-06 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings, begun in 1859, with the Peace Tower which was completed in 1927. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR670-05 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR670-04 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada, seen through the legs of a bronze sculpture of a giant spider, "Maman", by Louise Bourgeois, which cost $3.2 million in May 2005. Keywords: metropolis, modern art, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR669-11 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Stadtmuseum in the historic "Zeughaus" (Arsenal), dating back to the fifteenth century, puts the city's history on display. Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR669-09 Germany, Berlin: the Reichstag Building with its new glass dome, redesigned by Sir Norman Foster, the home of the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1909. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-08 Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, in Gendarmenmarkt, with part of the Schauspielhaus (left) and the Friedrich Schiller memorial. Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-07 Germany, Berlin: the newly rebuilt classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, now used as a concert hall, a work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with the Friedrich Schiller memorial in front. Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Neo Classical architecture, statues
PMR668-06 Germany, Berlin: the classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, with the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, and the Schiller memorial in the centre of the square. Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-05 Germany, Berlin: Marienkirche, the city's oldest existing church, built beteween 1270-1380, behind the Neptune Fountain, ornamented by four allegorical figures representing the rivers Elbe, Oder, Rhine and Weichsel. Keywords: East Germany, statues, monument, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-04 Germany, Berlin: St. Hedwig's Cathedral (1747-73) built to emulate the Roman Pantheon. Keywords: East Germany, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-03 Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" on the south side of Gendarmenmarkt, built 1701-8 for the Lutheran Church, has a counterpart, the "French Cathedral" on the north side of the square. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-02 Germany, Berlin: Humboldt University on Unter den Linden, with statue of its founder, Alexander von Humboldt. Keywords: East Germany, Corinthian columns, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR668-01 Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, erected 1788-91, with its quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria, replaced after WWII. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR667-12 Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR667-11 Germany, Berlin: Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with statue of St. George and the Dragon and the enormous Granite Bowl, carved from one boulder in 1830. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR667-10 Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Part of the old city wall and the Hofrichterhaus, with its unusual chimney in late Renaissance style. Keywords: East Germany, mediaeval, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR667-09 Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Entrance to the Cathedral Chapter (Domstift) with its colourful figures. Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR667-08 Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Hauptmarkt Square, with the handsome, Baroque Rathaus (townhall) (1729-32) and the tower of St. Peter's Cathedral (Petridom), built in 1213-1497 behind.l Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR667-07 Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. The River Spree with the old, round Waterworks Tower and St. Michael's Church behind. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, Sorbs, Oberlausitz
PMR667-05 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Fronting onto the pool with the "Dancing Fountains" are hotels and apartments, with shade provided by Flame of the Forest trees. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR667-04 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR639-11 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. Here:a few kilometres from the present city centre lie the ruins of the Roman town of Skupi, antecedent of Skopje, which was completely wiped out by an earthquake in 518 AD. Keywords: national heritage, Roman ruins, excavations, archeological site
PMR639-10 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The 15th century stone bridge which has linked the two parts of the city over the River Vardar since Ottoman times, with floral foreground. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque
PMR639-09 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt, and the new Orthodox Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid with its square, buttressed belltower, consecrated in 1990, is designed to withstand such tremors, although the central dome has a surface area of 650 square metres and supports a 5-ton chandelier. Keywords: Orthodox church, modern architecture, Christian
PMR639-06 Albania, Tirana: the ambitious new glass cablecar terminal, 1200 metres high on Mount Dajti, from where there are breathtaking views over the city and surrounding countryside. Keywords: Shqiperia, cablecar station, modern architecture, capital city
PMR638-11 Albania, Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skenderbej), with equestrian statue of Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti) who led the resistance to the Ottoman occupiers from 1443 to 1468, the mosque "Et'hem Beu", the clocktower and the Albanian flag. Keywords: Shqiperia, minaret, monument, architecture, capital city
PMR638-10 Albania, Tirana: the River Lana running through the centre of the city has been culverted and attractively landscaped. Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city
PMR638-09 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive bastion (Kampana Tower and Citadel) and wall on the north side of the old town (Stari Grad) flanking the River Skurda, date back to the 13th century. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. High above the town, the 17th century church of Our Lady of the Remedy (Crkva Gospa od zdravlja) commands a fine view of the Gulf of Kotor. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-07 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the jetty and part of the old town (Stari Grad), from Castel St. John, 260 metres above the city. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-06 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the promenade and gulf from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort 260 metres above the city; with Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) near the Montenegro flag. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-05 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the gulf from the Roko fortification showing the old water conduits which fed the cisterns. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-04 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The recently completed promenade, planted with ornamental trees, and jetty for small craft. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-03 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the old town (Stari Grad) at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
PMR638-02 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. View of the town on the Gulf of Kotor (Boka Kotoska), surrounded by precipitous mountains, from the Cetinje road. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR638-01 Montenegro, Podgorica: the almost completed Orthodox Church of Christ's Resurrection (Hristovog Vaskrsenja) has 14 newly cast bells. Keywords: capital city, Christian, religion, modern architecture
PMR637-12 Montenegro, Podgorica: the new Millennium Bridge over the River Moraca opened on 13th July 2005 in the capital city. Keywords: capital city, suspension bridge
PMR637-11 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, panorama
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
PMR637-09 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: sunbathers on the rocks outside the city walls. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR637-08 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the harbour, quayside and Dominican Monastery from St. John's Fort. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, port
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
PMR637-06 Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: view of the city from the coast road, with the harbour, St. John Fort, and the city ramparts. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port
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
PMR634-02 Czech Republic, Prague: view of the city and terrace of Hradcany Castle, with the River Vltava (Moldau) below. Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture
PMR632-08 England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye". Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama
PMR632-07 England, London: view of the River Thames, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral and the city, from the "London Eye". Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama
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
PMR354-10 Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city. Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR354-04 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
PMR353-08 Belgium, Bruges: renovated step-gabled houses on Walstraat, with horse carriage on a city tour. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic
PMR628-11 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg or Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420, stands on a sandstone outcrop in the north of the city. Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR624-07 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: tiered stone seating in the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall, showing the orchestra and rear of the facade. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins
PMR624-06 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins
PMR624-05 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora" with retaining walls - the southern wall has collapsed into the valley. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR624-04 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: stairway leading to the "State Agora" from the gymnasium and baths complex. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR624-03 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: facade wall of the Graeco-Roman gymnasium and baths complex on a lower terrace. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR624-02 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a lintel stone with carved masks, removed from the theatre, with numerous rock tombs in the cliff behind. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR624-01 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: the vaulted entrance to the Roman amphitheatre, which was built into the cliff, adjacent to the rock tombs. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR623-12 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of the rock tombs, with some standing as independent buildings. Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations
PMR623-11 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a closer view of a plundered tomb, showing the stone imitation-log roof used as decoration. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR623-10 Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of cliff where the majority of tombs are to be found. Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture
PMR623-04 Turkey, Lycia, Kas: The picturesque town of Kas (pop. about 8000) lies on the site of the Greek city of antiquity, Antiphellos in a pleasant bay on the south Turkish coast. Here: hauling in the anchor of a motor yacht, prior to leaving the harbour. Keywords: ex Greek settlements, yachting fraternity, maritime, yachts
PMR623-03 Turkey, Lycia, Kas: The picturesque town of Kas (pop. about 8000) lies on the site of the Greek city of antiquity, Antiphellos in a pleasant bay on the south Turkish coast. Here: handmade Turkish carpets displayed for sale on the wall of a shop near the waterfront. Keywords: ex Greek settlements
PMR623-02 Turkey, Lycia, Kas: The picturesque town of Kas (pop. about 8000) lies on the site of the Greek city of antiquity, Antiphellos in a pleasant bay on the south Turkish coast. Here: a large motor yacht manoeuvering into the tiny harbour. Keywords: ex Greek settlements, yachting fraternity, maritime, yachts
PMR622-10 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-09 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-08 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-07 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the seating rows of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR622-06 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR621-12 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side. Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-11 Germany, Thuringa, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus". Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-10 Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column. Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture
PMR621-03 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR621-02 Germany, Thuringa, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the tower and south entrance to the Stadtschloss, parts of which date back to the 15th century. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR621-01 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Lucas Cranach House in the Market Place, built in 1549 in Renaissance style, where the artist spent the last year of his life (1553). Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, gables
PMR620-12 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Russian Orthodox Church in the historic town cemetery, built 1859-62 for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlova, daughter-in-law of Archduke Carl August. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR620-11 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Gartenhaus" in Ilm Park, his favourite retreat, where he lived and wrote from 1776 to 1782. Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR620-10 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: south entrance and oldest part of the Stadtschloss, which now contains the town's art gallery with a fine collection of German old masters (Cranach, Dürer, Friedrich Dürck). Keywords: German heritage, belltower, clocktower, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR620-09 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built 1498-1500 as Gothic but converted to Baroque 1735-45, where the poet and critic, Johann Gottfried Herder (1744-1803) used to preach. Keywords: German heritage, Christian, Religious Building, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR620-08 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Theaterplatz, with the German National Theatre, the famous statue of Goethe and Schiller, and colourful flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR620-07 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the well known statue of the authors and friends, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, stands before the German National Theatre in Theaterplatz. Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999
PMR620-06 Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the residence of Friedrich von Schiller, the famous author, who lived here from 1802 until his death in 1805. Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture
PMR619-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Regensburg: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. Pictureque pavement cafe in the heart of the old city. Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Boulevard cafe, Timberframe buildings
PMR613-06 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The Roman amphitheatre from the second century AD is still used for open air filmshows and operatic performances. The stage and orchestra with a wonderful view over the city behind. Keywords: Roman remains, stone seating
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
PMR611-04 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: part of the Marine Park, 8 kilometres long, containing 50 types of tree, which offers shady walks during the hot summers. Keywords: gardens, flower beds, formal gardens, quiet refuge
PMR611-03 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: a striking modern church. Keywords: religious building, Christian, modern architecture, religious architecture, cross, park
PMR611-02 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here the Drama Theatre, and an old belltower dating from 1880. Keywords: Theatre architecture, stage productions, arboreal
PMR611-01 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: "Kathedrale Sveto uspenie Bogoroditchno" built in 1886 in Russian style in honour of the Russian liberators of the country. Keywords: cathedral, golden onion domes, Byzantine, Orthodox church, religious architecture, church, cross
PMR603-12 Malta, Valletta: karrozzin drivers chatting to each other outside the City Gate. Keywords: horse carriage, droschke, karrozzin
PMR603-03 Malta, Valletta: bridge over the former moat to the modern city gate. Keywords: architecture
PMR601-09 Spain, Toledo: River Tajo, looping round the city, which is crowned by the Alcazar; Castillo de San Servando in the distance.
PMR600-10 Spain, Segovia: the late-Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city. Keywords: cathedral, Gothic architecture
PMR598-03 Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: church of Ayios Ioannis (17th century), the official cathedral of the city, where the archbishops are still consecrated.
PMR596-05 Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Temple of the Morning Star (Templo de Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli) with its Atlantes, seen from the Templo Mayor Pyramid.
PMR596-04 Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. The ruinous Templo Mayir Pyramid, seen from the Temple of the Morning Star, with part of its L-shaped colonnade in the foreground.
PMR596-03 Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Palacio Quemado (Burnt Palace - it was destroyed by fire) consisted of three rooms; in the middle one two Chac-mools have survived.
PMR596-02 Mexico: Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Four 5-metre high Atlantes which formerly supported the roof of the Temple of the Morning Star. These represent Quetzalcoatl dressed as a warrior, with butterfly-shaped breastplate and a spearthrower in his right hand, and arrows in his left hand. Parts of recovered columns in the foreground.
PMR596-01 Tula, a Toltec city, founded in 968 AD as "Tollan" by Ce-Acatl-Topiltzin, later called Quetzalcoatl, went into decline and was overrun by barbarians about 1175 AD. Four 5-metre high Atlantes which formerly supported the roof of the Temple of the Morning Star. These represent Quetzalcoatl dressed as a warrior, with butterfly-shaped breastplate and a spearthrower in his right hand, and arrows in his left hand.
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.
PMR595-05 Mexico City: fountain in Alameda Park, with the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano, until recently Mexico's highest building, towering in the background.
PMR595-04 Mexico City: Crescent-shaped white marble memorial monument to Benito Juarez (1806-1872), first Indian president of Mexico. Closer view of Benito Juarez being crowned with a laurel wreath by angels.
PMR595-03 Mexico City: Crescent-shaped memorial to Benito Juarez (1806-72), first Indian president of Mexico.
PMR595-02 Mexico City: Arterial road north, Lazaro Cardenas, with Plaza Garibaldi in the distance, and Palacio de los Correos (Main Post Office) on the right in the foreground. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano.
PMR595-01 Mexico City: Palacio de las Bellas Artes (Cultural Centre), designed in 1901 by architect Adamo Boari, has a magnificent Art-Deco interior in coloured marble. Home of the Ballet Folklorico. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericana. Keywords: architecture, Jugendstil, art nouveau, art-deco
PMR594-12 Mexico City: Colourful scene on the Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitucion).
PMR594-11 Mexico City: Mural in the Palacio Nacional by Diego Rivera, begun in 1929, depicting, inter alia, the Conquest, Independence and Revolution, as well as most of Mexico's past leaders and notable personalities. Keywords: Art, Diego Rivera, fresco, mural, painting
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.
PMR594-09 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Roofs of the basilica and the new church from the hill, with the city spreading beyond.
PMR594-08 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians, with view of the pool and "Jardin del Tepeyac".
PMR594-07 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians.
PMR594-06 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Chapel on the hill where earlier a shrine to the Aztec goddess Tonantzin stood, and where the Virgin revealed herself to Juan Diego in 1531.
PMR594-05 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: statue of Juan Diego (Indian name: Cuauhtlatohuac) revealing the miraculous cloak full of roses to Bishop Juan de Zumarraga on 12th December 1531.
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.
PMR594-02 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Moon and its altar in the "Plaza de la Luna", from the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.
PMR594-01 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. View from the Pyramid of the Moon along the "Street of the Dead", with the Pyramid of the Sun on the left. The end of the street is about 4 kilometres from this point.
PMR593-12 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. Reconstructed patio in the Palace of the Quetzalpapalotl (Quetzal-Butterfly), decorated with stylized Quetzal birds and/or owls, and butterflies.
PMR593-11 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 "Street of the Dead", with Pyramid of the Moon at the end, and rows of minor temples along the sides.
PMR593-10 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Frontal view of the Pyramid of the Sun, with altar in the foreground. It was built over a trefoil-shaped cave, which may have had a supreme religious significance.
PMR593-09 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Descending the steps of the Pyramid of the Sun, showing the altar platform at the base.
PMR593-08 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. View of the Pyramid of the Moon, from the summit of the Pyramid of the Sun.
PMR593-07 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Sun, the second largest after the Cholula Pyramid, base size identical to the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.
PMR593-06 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. Four-stepped pyramid in the Citadel, behind which the temple of Qutzalcoatl was uncovered in 1920.
PMR593-05 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. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.
PMR592-07 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. Baroque upper facade and belltowers of the Iglesia de la Compania.
PMR592-06 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. Iglesia de Analco (?) with twin belltowers, seen through the gateway arch.
PMR592-05 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 newly restored streets in the eastern part of the "Centro Historico" with tourist boutiques.
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.
PMR592-03 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. Avenida 12 Poniente boasts many houses with tiled facades.
PMR592-02 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. Casa de Alfenique (!/)=), known as the "icing cake house", is faced with Puebla tiles.
PMR586-10 Guatemala City: Palacio Nacional, on the Parque Central, is being converted to a museum.
PMR586-09 Guatemala City: The cathedral, built in 1868, has so far proved resistant to earthquakes.
PMR584-09 Guatemala, Antigua: Luxuriant shade-giving garden of one of the old colonial houses in Antigua, which was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, year of the great earthquake.
PMR584-08 Guatemala: Valley of Rio Motagua about 90 km. before Guatemala City, near San Cristobal Acasaguastlan,
PMR584-07 Guatemala, Valley of Rio Motagua near San Cristobal de Acasaguastlan, about 90 km. from Guatemala City.
PMR582-08 Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look out onto the Pacific Ocean from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513.
PMR582-07 Panama City: New developments in the Punta Paitilla district, seen from the hotel roof. Keywords: skyscrapers
PMR582-06 Panama City: View of the Bella Vista area and multi-storey blocks, from the hotel roof. Keywords: skyscrapers
PMR582-05 Panama City: Plaza Bolivar, San Felipe, with statue of Simon Bolivar, crowned by a condor, and church and monastery of San Francisco behind.
PMR582-04 Panama City: Shady pool in the Parque Natural Metropolitano, an island of unspoilt primary rainforest.
PMR666-11 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the mausoleum of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the U.A.E. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR666-10 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a corner of the courtyard, paved with white marble and inlaid with floral patterns. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR666-09 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the courtyard and the largest dome, over the main hall of prayer. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR666-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR666-07 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of one of the four minarets and the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR666-06 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR666-05 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR665-12 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the Temple of Zeus, which stands on a prominence dominating the city, was built in about 165 AD, and has been badly damaged by earthquakes. It is under constant (French) restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR665-11 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: top part of the stone stairway, leading through another gate, to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are just visible. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR665-10 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR665-09 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: remains of the monumental Propylaeum and stone stairway up to the Temple of Artemis, built 150-170 AD, and the most important temple in the city. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR665-08 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR665-07 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR664-12 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Obelisk Tomb, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC on top of an earlier building, the Bab as-Siq Triclinium (a dining room for feasts), which has badly weathered Doric columns. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-11 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: heavily weathered rock-hewn tombs, one above another, with colourful ceilings. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-10 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: colourful sandstone bands in the rocks above typical cave tombs, with a boy on a donkey in the foreground. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: a stretch of the Colonnaded Way with original paving, with the facades of the Royal Tombs in the distance. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-08 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps". Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-07 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-05 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-04 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-03 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR664-02 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-01 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery"). Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-12 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: cave tombs in the colourful rocks close to the museum. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-11 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Temple of the Winged Lions: some of the heavily weathered reconstructed columns. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-10 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Blue Church, so called for its four blue sandstone columns, was built by the Nabataeans using material from former buildings. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-08 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the entire building from above, showing the lower temenos with its triple colonnade. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-07 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Qasr Al-Bint was probably the main temple of the Nabataeans, built about 30 BC, and one of the few free-standing buildings in Petra. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-05 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, showing the well-preserved seats of the theatron, at the heart of the building. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR663-04 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the lower temenos with its triple colonnade, from the theatron. Opposite: the ruins of the Temple of the Winged Lions: Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR663-03 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the "Silk" Tomb, although badly eroded, displays some remarkably coloured sandstone banding. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-02 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the "Urn" Tomb, one of the Royal Tombs, probably built about 70 AD for Nabataean King Malichos II or Aretas IV, is surmounted by a large urn: the lower vaults are a Byzantine addition. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-01 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: patterns of colour in the weathered sandstone of Wadi Musa. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-12 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: interior of one of the rock-hewn tombs with niches for 3 sarcophagi, showing the vivid bands of coloured sandstone in the roof. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR662-11 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs, like this natural cave where some of the bands of colour are visible. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-10 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the sandstone has weathered into fantastic forms near the Royal Tombs. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR662-08 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Wadi Musa, with coloured sandstone in the foreground and one of the Royal Tombs in the cliff on the right. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR662-07 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face. Some of these tombs have ziggurat-style bands of decoration. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: "Street of Facades", a necropolis of Nabataean tombs with minimal decoration, hewn into the rock face. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-05 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Nabataean tombs with "ziggurat" style facades, the much weathered sandstone showing bands of colour. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-04 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. In full sunshine, about 9 a.m. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR662-03 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: "The Treasury" (Al-Khazneh), the Hellenistic facade of a tomb for the Nabataean King Aretas III, constructed circa 100-200 AD. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR659-08 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle showing the lights of the city and Container Port at dusk. Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, city lights
PMR659-07 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle showing the lights of the city at dusk. Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings, city lights
PMR659-04 USA, Seattle WA: Pier 57 with the Washington Mutual Tower and other downtown skyscrapers from the harbour cruise ship. Keywords: panorama, city skyline, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis
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
PMR655-04 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-03 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the River Urubamba (right), with the access road, Hiram Bingham Highway, serviced by buses, winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-02 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-01 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Gardens in the foreground. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Baroque
PMR654-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Keywords: High Andes, Baroque, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR654-11 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR654-10 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. Keywords: High Andes, Saksaq Waman, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR654-06 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. A fountain on the seafront, with El Morro (the bluff) in the background. Keywords: Pacific Coast, Arica Cape, street scene
PMR654-05 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. El Morro (the bluff), landmark of Arica, upon which a park has been laid out, and where the military museum is to be found. Keywords: Pacific Coast, town park, Arica Cape, cape
PMR654-04 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Cathedral of San Marcos, in Plaza Colon, is built around an iron frame, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and was transported from Peru after a tidal wave destroyed all the churches in Arica. Keywords: Pacific Coast, street scene, Catholic church, religious architecture, Columbus Square
PMR651-06 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: helicopter landing pad, Urca, with the figure of Christ on Corcovado on the skyline. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR651-05 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: secluded Praia Vermelha, Urca, in the foreground. with Copacobana Beach beyond (top left), from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR651-04 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: the cablecar from Morro da Urca, with Guanabara Bay and Botafogo in the background. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR651-03 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: secluded Praia Vermelha, Urca, in the foreground. with Copacobana Beach beyond (top left), from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR651-02 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: view from Sugar Loaf Mountain (396 metres) across Guanabara Bay to Flamengo district. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR651-01 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Morro da Urca (hill) and Guanabara Bay with Botafogo district and Corcovado, from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, breathtaking views, carnival city, Cidade Maravilhosa
PMR650-08 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the south, showing the restored stone reliefs on the inside of the arches. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-07 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bronze statue of Emperor Septimius Severus, a native of Leptis Magna, who ruled the empire from 193 to 211 AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-06 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Roman mausoleum in front of the museum. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the north-west, looking along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR650-04 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A row of stone column bases, with the re-erected columns on the top of the theatre cavea in the background. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. A closer look at the columns backing the stage, all carefully reassembled from broken fragments. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR650-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. The left hand wing of the stage, with an inscription in Latin and Punic over the doorway. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-01 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An impressive row of re-erected cipolin columns, mostly with capitals, part of the Post Scaenum Portico. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-12 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. View from the top centre of the Cavea with the sea in the background. The VIPs sat on the first four rows, in front of the stone barrier. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-11 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-10 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Via Trionfale (Cardo) with the Arch of Trajan and the Arch of Tiberius. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-09 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The steps and remaining columns at the front of the Chalcidium, facing on to the Via Trionfale (Cardo). Inside was a colonnaded portico and temple to Augustus and Venus. Built in the first century AD by Augustus. The Arch of Trajan stands on the right. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-08 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of two octagonal market halls with stone counters for trading wares. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-07 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A stone in the market, inscribed with linear measures: top: Roman/Punic arm (51.5cm.) middle: Roman/Alexandrine foot: (29.5cm.) bottom: Greek/Ptolemaic arm (52.5cm.) Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR649-06 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Byzantine Gate on the Via Trionfale (Cardo) built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruins of the Temple of Liber Pater and the Temple of Roma and Augustus adjacent to the Old Forum. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-04 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stele, standing in the Old Forum, originally with bronze inlaid lettering. An abbreviated translation in Punic appears at the bottom. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The remains of the Old Forum, enclosed by three temples on the left and a basilica on the right, with an Italian archeologist taking notes. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone column in the apse showing a Bachanalian figure mounted on a lion, which is standing on a vase. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR649-01 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Carved limestone columns in the apse, with scenes ornamented with vines and bunches of grapes. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-12 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adjacent to the north-eastern side of the Forum stood the Basilica of Septimius Severus, 92 metres long by 40 metres wide, the nave lined by red granite columns, some of which are presently lying in the Forum. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-11 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The New Forum of Septimius Severus, laid out during his reign (193-211 AD), originally surrounded by colonnaded porticoes, was ruined in the great earthquake of 365 AD. One of the carved heads of Medusa which were mounted all round the interior of the Forum. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-10 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The New Forum of Septimius Severus, laid out during his reign (193-211 AD), originally surrounded by colonnaded porticoes, was ruined in the great earthquake of 365 AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-09 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The outer wall of the New Forum of Septimius Severus which he laid out between 193 and 211 AD to replace the old forum. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-08 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Laconica (sweat bath) with columned surround in the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-07 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Natatio (swimming pool and entrance hall) in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. The Palaestra is visible in the background. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-06 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wall of the Frigidarium (the largest hall) of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The columned Palaestra in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. Details of the fluted Corinthian columns with pediment and the carved floral decoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. The Arch of Antoninus Pius is visible in the distance to the north-west along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-01 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The amphitheatre was built on a hillside about 3 kilometres from the centre, in the first century AD, and held about 16,000 spectators. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR647-06 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Foundations of a stone building from Roman times. Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-05 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. General view of the site, with some of the highest surviving walls of the Garamantian city. Keywords: Maghreb, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-04 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Evidence of Roman influence - a wellhead of hewn stone and the lower walls of a stone building in the background. Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-03 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Excavated mud walls of early dwellings. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR647-02 Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Part of the breached perimeter wall. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren
PMR641-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR641-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The headless statue of Flavius Tullus on a fountain at the corner of the Antonine Temple. He was the commissioner of the aqueduct which supplied the city with its water. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic
PMR641-01 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. An example of the inspired stone carving on a piece of fallen masonry, with the capital of a Corinthian column behind. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

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