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PMR-D12157 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-FLAG Pilatus PC-12 NGX (c/n 2026) at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation

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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
PMR063-08 South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: cannon guarding the Castle of Good Hope, built 1666, with Table Mountain behind Keywords: union flag, gardens, flowerbeds, historic, colourful, fortifications, defence
PMR-D12054 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: typical harsh, rocky landscape with Turkish flag. Keywords: Aegean , geology, macchia, maquis, maritime, picturesque
PMR-D12043 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a patriotic Turkish goat posing for photographers. Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, flag, flora, wildlife
PMR-D12028 Greece, Island of Symi: a colourful array of classical facades on the terraced hillside, with the Greek and Turkish flags. Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D12027 Greece, Island of Symi: a colourful array of classical facades on the terraced hillside, with the Greek and Turkish flags. Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D12024 Greece, Island of Symi: view of the harbour and boats moored to the jetty, with the European Union flag by the Harbourmaster's office. Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, fishing boats, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts
PMR-D11213 Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: newly restored desirable residence flying the Greek flag from the balcony. Keywords: architecture, colourful, picturesque, resort
PMR-D9555 Iceland, Húsavik: the Icelandic flag, on the stern of a whale-watching boat. Keywords: national colours, insignia, red-white-blue, ensign
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-D8593 Chile. Santiago: national flag of Chile. Keywords: South America, Latin America
PMR-D8467 Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: the harbour, crowded with fishing boats and pleasure craft, overlooked by the mountainside with a giant Greek flag. Keywords: picturesque, Dodecanese, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, panorama
PMR-D8466 Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: the harbour, crowded with fishing boats and pleasure craft, overlooked by the mountainside with a giant Greek flag. Keywords: picturesque, Dodecanese, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, panorama
PMR-D8421 Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): an isolated, whitewashed Orthodox chapel on the cape, flying the Greek flag. Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8420 Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): an isolated, whitewashed Orthodox chapel on the cape, flying the local flags. Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8007 Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: the car ferry linking the island with the mainland across the strait. Keywords: picturesque, watercraft, boats, yachts, Scandinavia, Swedish flag
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-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-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-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-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-D5742 Turkey, Marmoris: the castle, built in 1522, in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stands on the site of age-old defensive installations. It now houses an ethnographical museum. The keep, flying the Turkish flag. Keywords: port, harbour, holiday resort, marina, yachts, boats, picturesque, colourful, heritage, historic, fortress, crenellations, culture
PMR-D5429 Switzerland, Zurich: flags on the twin towers of the Grossmünster, Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene
PMR-D5062 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): Kyrgyz flag. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, nation, symbol
PMR-D4702 The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: view of Samar Provincial Capital Park, with the Municipal Hall in the background. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, historic, heritage, tradition, culture, gardens, architecture, tricycle, flag, Visayas
PMR-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-D4193 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: mooring in a deserted bay for snorkeling. With Turkish flag. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship
PMR-D2889 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The tiny Holy Trinity Church with the figure of the Virgin under a baldachin. The next building (with flags) is the house of the sacristan. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D0734 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costumed flagwaver with Bavarian flag. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0717 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costumed flag-waving group. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0490 Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the moorings from the sea, with the castle in the background flying the Turkish flag, and steep, wooded hills behind. Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort
PMR358-12 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: flag thrower in action. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional
PMR358-01 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: Swiss flag-waving group in colourful costumes. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, Lederhosen, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl
PMR339-02 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Hotel Post Hardermannli, a traditional building with carved wooden eaves. With the yellow and black Interlaken flag. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, chalets, architecture, geraniums, colourful
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
PMR312-10 Switzerland, Basel: the stone Middle Bridge on the site of the first stone bridge over the River Rhine, built in 1225. Flag in the foreground bears Basel's armorial symbol: a bishop's crosier Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage
PMR292-07 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. The largest "multi-storey apartment" contains dozens of dwellings. At the top, where the flag is flying, is a public viewing platform. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR290-03 Turkey, Marmaris: castellated walls of the fortress overlooking the harbour. Keywords: fortifications, defence, Turkish flags
PMR290-02 Turkey, Marmaris: equestrian statue of Kemal Atatürk on the promenade, with the yacht harbour in the background and numerous Turkish flags. Keywords: picturesque, street scene, monument
PMR262-08 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: a small wine-growing village with church reflected in the waters of the River Mosel, with vine-covered slopes in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, German flag, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation
PMR262-07 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: barge on the River Mosel, with vine-covered slopes in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, trade, water-transport, German flag, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation
PMR262-06 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Dutch barge going through the locks at Schleich on the River Mosel. Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, trade, water-transport, German flag
PMR250-11 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines.The Abbey, viewed from the Polish War Cemetery, with shadow of th Polish flag! Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
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
PMR-D3611 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3602 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3592 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. A giant Chinese flag on the mountainside. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
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-D1584 Nepal, Kathmandu: ornate incense burner and prayer flags on the platform of the Bodhnath Stupa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1486 People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer flags on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with the Lobuche Kang Massif 7367m) in the distance. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1457 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1456 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1440 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1412 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1394 People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer-flag-festooned entry to the Everest/Qomolangma National Nature Preserve. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1392 People's Republic of China, Tibet: marker stone on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.) with prayer flags. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1383 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsuo La (Pass)(4500m.), approaching Lhatse, festooned with prayer flags. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1371 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: view from the kora with prayer flags. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1366 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: entance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, with prayer flags covering the mountainside behind. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1330 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.), with prayer flags and Rotel bus. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1324 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with stone cairns and prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1247 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Hepo Ri Hill with incense burner and prayer flags from the higher lookout. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1224 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1223 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1222 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR181-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: display of flag waving during a performance of "Die Schutzfrau von Munnerstadt" by townsfolk from Munnerstadt, on the lakeside stage in West Park. Water cascade sculpture behind, in the lake. Keywords: München, picturesque, historic, play, actors, tradition, thespians, outdoor theatre, colourful, costumes
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
PMR153-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Flag-Thrower from Switzerland. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR-D2723 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Mallertshofer Heide (Heath) - Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus). Keywords: colourful, nature, fragrant, delicate, beauty, botany, flowers, plants, wildflowers, botanical
PMR-D2722 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Mallertshofer Heide (Heath) - Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus). Keywords: colourful, nature, fragrant, delicate, beauty, botany, flowers, plants, wildflowers, botanical
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-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-D2137 The Philippines, Manila: the giant flagpole and Philippine flag in Rizal Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
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
PMR511-11 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a clown makes his debut on the tight-rope. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR511-10 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a tight-rope artiste performing in the main square. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR511-09 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a snake handler with an enormous python round his neck is a centre of attraction. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR511-08 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: band of drummers in black and yellow livery. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR511-07 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: some of the rich costumes worn by gentlemen and their ladies. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR511-06 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a belly-dancer with accompanying musicians. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR511-05 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: part of the procession, with burghers in mediaeval costumes. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR510-08 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: crowds thronging Walther Square. overlooked by the statue of Walther von der Vogelweide, one of the "Meistersingers". Keywords: alpine, Minne Singers, monument, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR510-07 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: mediaeval nobles and burghers show off their rich costumes. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR510-06 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a group of arbalesters carrying their crossbows. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR510-05 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: group of drummers in traditional dress, from Kaufbeuren, with the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in the background. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR501-10 Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the interior, with the chapel of St. George just visible below the flag. Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations
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
PMR533-12 Iraq, Baghdad: memorial to the Iraqi soldiers who fell in the war with Iran, showing the two halves of the cupola and the memorial column, draped with the Iraqi flag. Keywords: architecture, artistic, sculpture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque
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
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
PMR121K-17 Thailand, Pattaya: waterfront and skyline, with Thai flag in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
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
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
PMR093K-13 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: forecourt of the Imperial Castle with the "Heathens' Tower" flying the Bavarian flag. Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, castle, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR093K-12 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Imperial Castle with "Heathens' Tower" (left) and the small building housing the deep well. Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, castle, fortress, half timbered buildings, Bavarian flag
PMR091K-08 Macedonia, Mavrovo: Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorsky (St John the Baptist) on the steep side of the gorge of the River Radika. Founded in 1020, the monastery church (right) contains an iconostasis which is a masterpiece of woodcarving. The entrance is decorated with the Macedonian flag. Keywords: Orthodox church, Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian
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
PMR086K-29 Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: street scene, with a row of typical house facades and carved stone bay window. The Croatian flag flies from an adjacent building. Keywords: national heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR078K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: two flag wavers in colourful costumes. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR375-07 Australia, Canberra: facade of the new Parliament House atop Capital Hill, with its 81-metre stainless steel flag mast and reflecting pool. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
PMR565-3 Hawaii, Honolulu: Judiciary Building (Aliiolani Hall), completed in 1874, flying the flags of the U.S.A. and Hawaii. On the left is the bronze statue of King Kamehameha, almost invisible under the load of garlands (lei) as customary on festival days. Keywords: architecture, law courts
PMR552-7 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The National Monument, dedicated to the soldiers killed fighting communist rebels; created by Felix de Weldon, and based on his design for the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, USA. Keywords: statue, war memorial, memorial group, group of soldiers with flag
PMR548-02 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Department of Tourism Building, Dubai Municipality Building and the Sheraton Hotel from across Dubai Creek, with national flag in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture
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
PMR638-06 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
PMR633-10 Cyprus: The flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Cyprus fly together on a prominence on the tip of the Karpas Peninsula in the north east of the island. Keywords: coast, bay, rocky, crystal waters
PMR591-12 Mexico: Vera Cruz, the first town founded by Cortes in Mexico, in the year 1519. Statue of Benito Pablo Juarez (1806-72), four times president of Mexico, with the national emblem (eagle with snake) and the national flag.

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