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PMR091-03 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: a local custom: after the marriage ceremony the bride and groom have their way barred by a log, which has to be sawn through before the children will allow them to proceed. Keywords: rural, tradition, popular
PMR046-01 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) looking along the Kleinwalsertal (valley), a popular ski resort Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, snow-moving, winter sports, skiing
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-D8473 Turkey, Bodrum: sea vista from a bay close to the port, popular for swimming. Keywords: Halicarnassus, anchorage, sailing boats, islands
PMR-D7613 Morocco, Oualidia: view from the promenade of the sandy bay of this popular holiday resort, with ubiquitous Norfolk Island Pine. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque
PMR-D7580 Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes. Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture
PMR-D7579 Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes. Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture
PMR-D7578 Morocco, Marakech: Place Jemaa el-Fnaa, the long-established and loudly bustling heart of Marakech, where snake charmers, fortune-tellers, water-sellers, story-tellers, street-traders and food stalls are always to be found. The food stalls burst into life in the evening and are popular with tourists and locals alike for their traditional dishes. Keywords: Africa, eating, meals, square, medina, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture
PMR-D7415 Morocco, Meknes: multicoloured ceramic condiment holders are popular with tourists. Keywords: Africa, symetry, patterns, colourful, bazaar, soukh, Maghreb, royal city
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-D7369 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Potted plants are universally popular. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
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-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-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-D5777 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage and grazing cattle. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, landscape, cows, pasture
PMR-D5776 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage and grazing cattle. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, landscape, cows, pasture
PMR-D5775 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: grazing cattle and trees in autumn foliage near Ilkahöhe, a popular picnic spot, Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, landscape, cows, pasture
PMR-D5774 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves, panorama, mountains, landscape
PMR-D5773 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view from under the ancient beech trees on Ilkahöhe, a popular picnic spot, with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR-D5771 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view from under the ancient beech trees on Ilkahöhe, a popular picnic spot, with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, panorama
PMR-D5770 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, mountains, landscape, cattle, cows, pasture
PMR-D5769 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, mountains, landscape
PMR-D5768 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of Lake Starnberg and the distant Alps from the popular picnic spot, Ilkahöhe, with trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, panorama, mountains, landscape
PMR-D5661 Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful, sun trap, paddling, cliffs
PMR-D5652 Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful, sun trap, paddling, cliffs
PMR-D5647 Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful
PMR-D5639 Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, are popular with bathers and sun-worshippers. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo, swimming, sunbathing, colourful
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-D4141 Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the flower-lined promenade leading to the popular sandy beach. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing
PMR360-08 France, Haute-Savoie, Avoriaz: family walks through the local countryside are popular. Keywords: architecture, winter sports, holidays, tourism, accommodation, apartments, renting, alpine, community, Portes du Soleil, trekking, golf, walking, hiking, open air, activities
PMR305-12 Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: popular resting place for tourists are the steps around the cistern in the Piazza della Cisterna. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque
PMR288-07 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. This is a popular outing for Turkish families at the weekend. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR217-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: Renaissance courtyard in Schloss Amerang, the oldest surviving courtyard surrounded by three storeys ofarched galleries, and a popular venue for concerts. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert, palace, castle
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-D2989 Netherlands, Volondam: some of the gabled facades housing souvenir shops and boutiques facing the harbour of this popular resort. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, colourful, port, photogenic
PMR-D2927 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the catch of small fish is dried and salted to become "daing", a popular dish or flavouring. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, food, cuisine, seafood
PMR-D2926 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: the catch of small fish is dried and salted to become "daing", a popular dish or flavouring. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, food, cuisine, seafood
PMR-D2624 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The Khaqani Garden, named after the 12th century poet, is a popular meeting place. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, Azari men, pensioners
PMR-D2395 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2394 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. The octagonal pavilion enclosing his tombstone is much visited. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument
PMR-D2393 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument
PMR-D2392 Iran, Shiraz: poem in Farsi with a floral faience surround in the tomb of the famous Sa'di (1207-91), one of the most popular poets in Iran. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesque, literature, poetry
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
PMR483-12 Germany, Bavarian Forest: Grosser Arber Lake is popular for boating in hot weather. Keywords: nature, landscape, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside
PMR470-03 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: Lake Bilea, lying at over 2000 metres in the clouds, is a popular destination for excursions. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-02 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: Lake Bilea, lying at over 2000 metres in the clouds, is a popular destination for excursions. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR464-04 Romania, Moldavia, Bicaz: the Bicaz Gorge in the Ceahláu Mountains, one of the most spectacular roads in Romania. The road leads out to the Red Lake (Lacul Rosu), a popular resort of the local population. Keywords: geology, phenomenon, cleft, rocks, cliffs, geological
PMR512-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in the Piazza del Duomo, a popular resting place for foot-weary tourists and pigeons. Keywords: architecture, street scene, sculpture, monument, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR511-03 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: the village of Vols, a popular centre for walking holidays. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life, Bozen
PMR540-10 Croatia, Island of Krk, Baska: beach and promenade of this popular bathing resort in the North Adriatic Sea. Keywords: colourful, bathing, swimming, sun-bathing, relaxing, holidays, sand, beach umbrellas
PMR433-04 Poland, Sopot: the beach, in the Bay of Danzig. Sopot was the most popular beach resort on the Baltic coast in the 19th century. Keywords: holiday resort, bathing, beach, sunshine, picturesque, seaside
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
PMR536-06 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
PMR518-11 Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the narrow strait separating Ortygia from the mainland is popular with anglers. Keywords: Sicilia, architecture, quayside scene, fisherman, fishing
PMR107K-03 Peru, Lima, Miraflores: the well-tended Parque del Amor, popular venue for wedding photographs. Keywords: coastal resort, holiday resort, beach, swimming, bathing
PMR094K-14 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: the north wing contains the popular museum "Mensch und Natur" (Man and Nature). Here reflected in a canal with Canada Geese. Keywords: ecological museum, architecture, parkland
PMR087K-29 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Blagaj: the River Buna, gushing from an underground "karst system", is a popular outing for residents of Mostar, 15 kilometres away. Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim
PMR027K-26 Australia, Western Australia: Part of the beach at Coral Bay, popular with private motor boat owners. Keywords: bathing, swimming, open air, water sport
PMR027K-02 Australia, Western Australia: Chinamans Beach at Kalbarri, very popular with anglers. Keywords: bathing, boating, swimming, open air, holidays, vacation
PMR004K-08 Poland: Fountain on the south mole of the popular seaside resort of Gdynia.
PMR041K-24 Romania, Moldavia: Vatra Dornei, a prosperous mineral spa resort in the time of the Habsburgs, lies high in the Carpathian Mountains and is now attempting to rebuild its popularity. Here, a view of the river and promenade with surrounding hills.
PMR041K-23 Romania, Moldavia: Vatra Dornei, a prosperous mineral spa resort in the time of the Habsburgs, lies high in the Carpathian Mountains and is now attempting to rebuild its popularity. Here, the impressive railway station.
PMR041K-22 Romania, Moldavia: Vatra Dornei, a prosperous mineral spa resort in the time of the Habsburgs, lies high in the Carpathian Mountains and is now attempting to rebuild its popularity. Here, the Kursaal and spa water buildings surrounded by flower beds.
PMR041K-21 Romania, Moldavia: Vatra Dornei, a prosperous mineral spa resort in the time of the Habsburgs, lies high in the Carpathian Mountains and is now attempting to rebuild its popularity. Here, a bridge over the river, with the mineral spa buildings in the background.
PMR061K-23 Bulgaria, Varna: View of the wide, sandy beach, popular with bathers, backed by the shady Primorski Park.
PMR061K-22 Bulgaria, Varna: View of the wide, sandy beach, popular with bathers, backed by the shady Primorski Park.
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
PMR393-03 New Zealand, North Island, Whakapapa: Top o' the Bruce, with skiers contemplating the Centennial chairlift at this popular ski resort. Keywords: antipodes, snow-sports, snow, skiers, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque
PMR393-02 New Zealand, North Island, Whakapapa: ski-lifts on Mount Ruapehu at this popular ski resort. Keywords: antipodes, snow-sports, snow, skiers, mountains, Maori, landscape, picturesque
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
PMR380-10 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - the fifth gorge, and furthest point of the trip, which is popular for swimming and picknicking. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR545-4 Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: view of the cast-iron bridge over the River Cerna and communal rooms. The government is endeavouring to revive the popularity of the spa town. Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths
PMR545-3 Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: view of the cast-iron bridge over the River Cerna with baths and communal rooms. The government is endeavouring to revive the popularity of the spa town. Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths
PMR605-05 Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. Closer view of some of the buildings which offer various children's attractions. Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven
PMR605-04 Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. View of Anchor Bay with "Sweethaven" and some small boats near the jetty. Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven
PMR605-03 Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. view from the clifftop. Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven
PMR582-01 Russia, Moscow: Impressive facades on Arbat Ulitsa, Moscow, a popular traffic-free street with tourists.

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