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PMR050-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Wieskirche, a Baroque, much-visited pilgrimage church near Steingaden. The ceiling frescoes by Domenikus Zimmermann are regarded as the peak of Bavarian Rococo Keywords: religion, Catholic, pilgrims, goal
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
PMR-D11032 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the Rococo facade of Ickstatt House, former residence of Johann Adam, Freiherr von Ickstatt (1702-76), a noted reformer of the Enlightenment. Keywords: architecture, Baroque, culture, heritage, picturesque
PMR-D9788 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dietramszell: former Augustine monastery, closed in the Reformation, with its church and belltower. Dating back to 1156, the present buildings were erected between 1729-45 in Baroque style. Rococo pulpit of the church, attributed to Franz Xaver Schmädl, 1745. Keywords: architecture, florid, scrolls, ornamentation, decoration, gilded, religion, Catholic
PMR-D9787 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Dietramszell: former Augustine monastery, closed in the Reformation, with its church and belltower. Dating back to 1156, the present buildings were erected between 1729-45 in Baroque style. Nave of the church, an essay in Bavarian Rococo. Keywords: architecture, florid, gilding, scrolls, decoration, ornamentation, Catholic, religion
PMR-D8538 Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. View from the graveyard, Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D8524 Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D8523 Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Interior view of the nave and choir. Keywords: heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Baroque
PMR-D8522 Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Interior view of the nave and choir. Keywords: heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Baroque
PMR-D8514 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8513 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building. View of the side facade with a step-gable on the main road. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D4072 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: rear view of the Sun Temple of Apollo, part of the crescent-shaped New Castle (1750) in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Markgravine Wilhelmina. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, garden, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo
PMR-D0679 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Here: a detail of the rococo carving - a cherub. Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, rococo, basilica, Romanesque , Corbinian Cathedral
PMR-D0678 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Freising: interior of Freising Cathedral (Mariendom) which has a Romanesque crypt where the tomb of St. Corbinian is to be found, as well as the "Bestiensaule" ("column of the beasts") a fine example of Romanesque carving. The frescoes are the work of the Asam Brothers and the altar carvings are by Ignaz Gunther. Keywords: architecture, Bishopric, Corbinian Cathedral, Romanesque , basilica, rococo
PMR327-01 USSR, Leningrad: part of the south west facade of the Winter Palace. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR323-08 USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR323-07 USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR322-11 USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg
PMR-D3265 Czech Republic, Cheb: the late Gothic Gabler House received its Rococo facade in the 18th century. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger
PMR124-03 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower
PMR124-02 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Birnau: view of the Rococo pilgrimage church, built 1746-50 by Peter Thumb of the Vorarlberg School, which faces the Swiss Alps across Lake Constance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, belltower
PMR669-12 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: facade of the Asamkirche, St. Johann Nepomuk, built by the Asam Brothers, Cosmos Damian and Egid Quirian, between 1733-46 in Bavarian Rococo style. Keywords: metropolis, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR-D1725 The long picture gallery in Schleissheim Palace Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim
PMR-D1723 The Blue Cabinet in Schleissheim Palace. Ceiling by J.B. Zimmerman. Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim
PMR-D1722 Stucco figures supporting the roof of the Viktoriensaal in Schleissheim Palace. Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim
PMR-D1721 Scagliola-work in the Stucco Cabinet of Schleissheim Palace. Ceiling by J.B. Zimmerman. Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim
PMR476-10 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the former seat of Electoral Government; the Rococo decoration on the facade is the work of Effner and Gunetzrhainer. Keywords: historical, Rococo, Baroque, Renaissance, architecture, national heritage
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
PMR454-11 Austria, Styria, Admont: the Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century but rebuilt in 1865, possesses a famous Rococo library comprising 1600 Mss. and 150,000 volumes. Keywords: alpine, architecture, religious order, learning-centre, picturesque
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
PMR126K-22 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded squatting mandarin figure crowns the cupola of the Chinese Teahouse, typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Figure by J.G. Büring (1754-7). Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR126K-21 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR126K-20 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR126K-13 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", from the side, with statuary. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Rococo
PMR126K-12 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facade of Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", built 1745 to plans of Frederick the Great. The stone carving was done by F.C. Glume. Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR126K-10 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", with grapevine terraces and pool with fountain. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis
PMR049K-09 Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, the extensive kitchen and herb gardens, with all plants carefully labelled. Keywords: Alps
PMR049K-08 Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, view of the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse from the abbey lake. Keywords: Alps
PMR049K-07 Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, daffodils in the abbey garden, with the mountains in the background. Keywords: Alps
PMR049K-06 Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, view of the abbey and its lake, backed by the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse. Keywords: Alps
PMR049K-05 Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, view of the abbey's south facade, reflected in its lake. Keywords: Alps
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
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
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
PMR398-05 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876. Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine
PMR398-04 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876. Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine
PMR398-03 Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876. Keywords: royal palace, byzantine, arabesques, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections
PMR669-06 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the centre of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Note the extensive Rococo decoration on the cupola. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR669-03 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese Teahouse in the park, an example of wild Rococo by J.G. Büring, built 1754-7, contains a collection of porcelain. Keywords: East Germany, gilt figures, Chinoiserie, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR669-02 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the facade of the oval Marble Hall of Sans Souci Palace, with its finely sculptured figures providing support for the roof. Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR669-01 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sans Souci Palace, a masterpiece of the Rococo period, built for Friedrich II (Frederick the Great) from 1744, with its terraces of vines. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, statue
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

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