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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-40
Hong Kong 1958: view of the formal gardens in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Travel (111 files)

PMR052-01
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view of the gardens from the Residenz (Bishops' Palace)
Keywords: park, flowerbeds, colourful, horticulture, botanical, formal gardens, ballustrade

PMR-D8572
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: one of the avenues of trees running the length of the grounds of Schleissheim Palace after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: park, winter, white, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D6127
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: snow-covered tree branches over a canal.
Keywords: München, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, winter, landscape, reflections

PMR-D6126
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the Badenburg Pavilion in the snow
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, winter, landscape, baroque, architecture

PMR-D4253
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Schloss and Park Fantaisie, created by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie in mid 18th century. Now the home of the Museum of German Garden Culture in 17th-18th centuries. View of the facade with fountain and formal flower beds.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, architecture, historic, heritage, horticulture, garden art

PMR-D4074
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: the Oriental Building and its formal gardens, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, flowers, colourful, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D0755
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR-D0754
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR364-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque , reflections

PMR364-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the little Lustheim Palace in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, was built by Enrico Zuccalli 1684-88 and now houses one of the largest collections of Meissen porcelain in the world.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, Baroque

PMR339-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: the Casino and Kursaal, surrounded by formal flower gardens.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, convalescence, relaxation, leisure, colourful

PMR309-02
Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. View from the formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque

PMR245-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: swans on the lake near the Badeburg, with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: München, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, colourful, russet and gold, fall, tranquil, peaceful

PMR-D1308
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR182-09
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: part of the east front and formal gardens laid out by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in the 1820s.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR149-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR128-01
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The French Pavilion in the grounds of the Petit Trianon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, formal garden, perspective

PMR098-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: west facade of the palace, with fountain and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: west facade of the palace, with statuary,
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: lily pool and administrative buildings in the Botanical Gardens at Nymphenburg.
Keywords: München, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: autumn colour provided by varieties of chrysanthemum in the Botanical Gardens at Nymphenburg.
Keywords: München, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: feeding the swans from one of the many canal bridges.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the water cascades at the western end of the axial canal, with statuary.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland

PMR098-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: Meadow Saffron (Colchicum autumnale) growing in the palace grounds.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful, wildflowers, botany

PMR098-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: a shady canal in the palace grounds.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: stone lions supporting coats of arms, and gilded lanterns adorning the stairway on the west facade of the palace.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: view of the gardens behind the palace, with stone balustrade and gilded lantern.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR-D2530
Iran, Isfahan: view of the south end of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Jameh Mosque from the terrace of the Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace).
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, minaret, formal gardens

PMR-D1890
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and topiary.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1889
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1888
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1887
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1724
Formal gardens of Schleissheim Palace, with fountains playing.
Keywords: flower gardens, cascade, fountains, formal gardens, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR485-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard, a riot of colour.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR485-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with newly-installed fountains.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR470-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the Old Palace of Schleissheim, built in 1626 for the Elector Maximilian I (rebuilt after war damage).
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR509-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain. Reflections in the lily pool.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR509--09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR454-05
Austria, Styria, Mariazell: park in the centre of the town, with the Hotel Schwarzer Adler in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, formal gardens

PMR453-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR453-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard..
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR453-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner. Oblique view.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR453-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: west facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, flower gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens

PMR438-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with autumn colours.
Keywords: architecture, fall, autumn foliage, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens

PMR538-12
Austria, Vienna: fountain, with part of the orangery belonging to Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, capital city, sculptures, formal gardens, architecture, potted shrubs

PMR538-10
Austria, Vienna: the Neptune Fountain in the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR538-09
Austria, Vienna: Schonbrunn Palace and gardens framed by the horses of the Neptune Fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Rococo, formal gardens, sculptures, capital city, national heritage

PMR538-07
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: famous view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and cathedral from the Mirabell Gardens, with the flowerbeds providing a colourful foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, statuary, vista, formal gardens, park, music festival, Mozart

PMR523-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter

PMR523-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter

PMR523-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard.
Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter

PMR131K-32
Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the well-tended formal gardens.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR126K-18
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, with formal staircase to the terrace, and bronze statue of an archer in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR122K-17
Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the French formal garden.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR122K-16
Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the French formal garden.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR119K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the east facade of Schleissheim Palace with formal gardens and fountains.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR113K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Note the storks' nest on the right chimney.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD.
Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture

PMR113K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge and open air café from Ried Island.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR113K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: houses built on to the old town wall, with the parish church tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, park, Schwaben

PMR113K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Gothic Rathaus (Townhall) from 1236, with the oriel of the Stadtzoll (Customs), behind on the left.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR108K-16
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: some of the Italian-influenced sculpture by Balthasar Permoser (1651-1752) in the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-15
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Wallpavillon surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-14
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Kronentor (Crown Gate) sumounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-13
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, formal gardens, fountains

PMR093K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

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

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

PMR008K-26
Formal gardens in the Vienna Volksgarten.
Keywords: park, flower beds

PMR032K-36
Wedding guests in the grounds of Powder Mills, Battle.
Keywords: formal occasion, round the swimming pool, garden party

PMR076K-31
Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the gardens of Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with canals, fountains, and formal flower beds, based on the gardens of Versailles.
Keywords: spring, stroll, leisure, water features, park

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

PMR076K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the "new" Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with colourful formal gardens.
Keywords: spring, park, leisure, stroll

PMR068K-08
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
This stone in the grounds describes the geological origin of the visible landscape since the last ice age.
Keywords: German heritage, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens, Thuringia

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

PMR067K-30
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the south facade from the lake, with French-style formal gardens.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, Nordrhein-Westfalen, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens

PMR067K-29
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the east facade and entrance to the courtyard.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, Nordrhein-Westfalen

PMR401-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, the creation of Frederick the Great, with formal staircase to the terrace, bronze statue of an archer, and equestrian statue in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, Baroque, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR398-06
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the golden fountain of Flora, with putti, in the formal gardens.
Keywords: royal palace, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections

PMR396-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: banks of spring Forsythia with swan on the ornamental canal in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: formal gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR396-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: banks of spring Forsythia with swan and nest (left) on the ornamental canal in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: formal gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR566-12
Germany, Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, flower gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß

PMR683-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR621-05
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
The courtyard of the orangery displays a large collection of tropical trees and shrubs.
Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, flowerbeds, parks, gardens

PMR621-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
Keywords: German heritage, formal gardens, palace gardens, parks, gardens

PMR620-05
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: in the extensive grounds stands this "Hunting Lodge", Schloss Falkenlust, built 1729-33.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-04
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: a shady walk in the grounds of the palace, leading to the Hunting Lodge, "Schloss Falkenlust".
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-03
Germany, Thuringia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: view of the south facade and gardens from the lake, with ornamental urn in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, UNESCO world heritage site, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture

PMR620-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: south facade with the French-style formal gardens (parterre) in the foreground.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR620-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westfalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: ornamental paved approach to the east facade of the palace, with the arms of the House of Wittelsbach over the entrance.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR618-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: West facade of Schloss Schleissheim, completed in 1727 for the Elector Max Emanuel, contains stucco-work by the reknowned Enrico Zuccalli. The palace stands in extensive formal gardens and parkland.
Keywords: German architecture, opulent, sumptuous

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

PMR609-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Ornamental flowerbeds at the German National Garden Show (BUGA) in München 28th April to 9th October 2005.
Keywords: formal gardens, exhibitions, bedding plants

PMR579-07
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - about half of the 300-metre facade of Catherine's Palace with the formal gardens and statuary.

PMR579-06
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - the main entrance to Catherine's Palace, beyond the formal gardens.

PMR640-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: facade of the New Palace completed in 1727 for Elector Max Emanuel by Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with formal gardens.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR640-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fürstenfeldbruck: the former Cistercian Fürstenfeld Monastery, founded ca. 1260 by Duke Ludwig II. The Baroque building reflected in the water was completed in 1741, and is now used by the municipality.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Baroque architecture, park

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