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PMR-D11883 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald-Eldena (Hansa Town): picturesque ruins of the Cistercian abbey, founded in 1199 and destroyed in the Thirty-Years-War, made famous by painter Caspar David Friedrich. Keywords: artist, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, red-brick
PMR-D11882 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald-Eldena (Hansa Town): picturesque ruins of the Cistercian abbey, founded in 1199 and destroyed in the Thirty-Years-War, made famous by painter Caspar David Friedrich. Keywords: artist, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, red-brick
PMR-D11881 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald-Eldena (Hansa Town): picturesque ruins of the Cistercian abbey, founded in 1199 and destroyed in the Thirty-Years-War, made famous by painter Caspar David Friedrich. Keywords: artist, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, red-brick
PMR-D11880 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald-Eldena (Hansa Town): picturesque ruins of the Cistercian abbey, founded in 1199 and destroyed in the Thirty-Years-War, made famous by painter Caspar David Friedrich. Keywords: artist, culture, Gothic, Hanseatic League, heritage, red-brick
PMR-D9129 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View from the south-west, showing the two wings. Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate
PMR-D9128 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The columned portico on the south facade, with the family standard flying above it. Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family
PMR-D9127 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. A stained glass window in St. Giles church, the family chapel, which stands in the grounds of the estate. Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D9126 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. The south facade with columned portico. Keywords: mansion, historic, heritage, architecture, gracious living, country house, parkland, Harpur Crewe family, estate
PMR-D9125 England, Derbyshire, Ticknall: Calke Abbey (National Trust), built for Sr John Harpur, 4th baronet, between 1701 and 1704 in Baroque style. View of the former stables, with a hadsome clocktower. Keywords: mansion, Harpur Crewe family, parkland, country house, gracious living, architecture, heritage, historic, estate
PMR-D6788 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. View from Lake Pollacappul with reflections in the waters. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6787 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6786 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6785 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6784 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Hydrangea serrata "Bluebird" in the Victorian Walled Garden. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured, hybrid, shrub
PMR-D6783 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Part of the Victorian Walled Garden, flourishing after some years of neglect. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, botanic, horticultural, flower-beds, well manicured
PMR-D6781 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Neo-gothic church built in the grounds as a memorial on the early death of Margaret. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6780 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Much admired, finely carved marble fireplace. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately, artistic
PMR-D6779 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. Reflections in the waters of Lake Pollacappul. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6778 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: remote Kylemore Abbey was built as a stately home by Mitchell Henry for his wife, Margaret, in the 1860s. It is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns who moved here as refugees from Ypres in 1920. View from Lake Pollacappul. Keywords: mansion, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, stately
PMR-D6755 Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque
PMR-D6754 Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque
PMR-D6623 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. St. Laurence's Gate, formerly the eastern entrance through the city walls. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6622 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with neo-gothic St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6621 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with the new shopping complex built out over the river on stilts. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6619 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The ruined 4-storey gatehouse to the abbey. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6618 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The chantry (left) with the octagonal lavabo in the foreground. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6617 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. View of the original gatehouse through an arch of the lavabo. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6616 Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The 13th century, octagonal lavabo, the monks' washing room, with part of the (rebuilt) cloister arcade. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D6204 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6203 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades and the bronze renaissance Hercules fountain. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6089 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the Abbey Hotel. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D6086 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: the old town gate, with the Abbey Hotel on the right. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4499 England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church belltower of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century. Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D4498 England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century. Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D4497 England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century. Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D0761 England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: ancient Malmesbury Abbey, originally founded in 675 (as a wooden church), is now used as the parish church. Romanesque South Porch is the main entrance. Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds, Gothic
PMR-D0681 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Altomunster: the Baroque Abbey Church of the Bridgettine Monastery. Keywords: architecture, belltower, Catholic
PMR-D0148 England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial, Above ground level the buildings are from the 19th century. Towers of the Abbey Church behind. Keywords: architecture, bathing, heritage, mineral springs, mineral baths, spa, Roman ruins, historic
PMR-D0143 England, Wiltshire, Bath: exquisite fan-vaulting in the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, founded in the 7th century, built from 12th century onwards, showing the fine Perpendicular Gothic window. Keywords: architecture, heritage, cathedrals, Perpendicular Gothic, historic
PMR259-02 Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. View of the abbey through the gateway arch, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj
PMR259-01 Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. Main facade, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj
PMR252-01 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 approach to the Polish War Cemetery, lined with golden cypruses. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-12 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. Grave of Gen. Wladislaw Anders, with approach, lined with golden cypruses, behind. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
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
PMR250-10 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 remarkable view from the "Loggia del Paradiso". Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-09 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. The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Steps leading up to the "Loggia del Paradiso" and the basilica, with statue of St. Benedict (left) and St. Scholastica (right). Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-08 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. Commanding position occupied by the Abbey over the surrounding countryside. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR250-07 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. View of the town and its valley from the Abbey. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR179-05 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the cloister garden in the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest which was formerly a monastery. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR179-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest was formerly a monastery. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR133-04 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Andernach: Maria Laach Benedictine Abbey in Rhineland Romanesque style, was concecrated in 1156. Keywords: architecture, Eifel, Abattia Lacensis, Abtei Laach, church, Jesuits
PMR122-12 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Facade and twin towers of the abbey church, built 1232-1350, and converted to Baroque in 1682. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR122-11 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Samson fountain. Keywords: architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades
PMR122-10 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. Entrance to the inner courtyard on the north side, from the abbey church portico. Keywords: architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR122-09 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning
PMR122-08 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The south wing of the monastery, with part of the village below, from the top of the Mathematical Tower; the Alps visible in the distance. Keywords: countryside, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, landscape, historic
PMR122-07 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. View of the abbey church and gardens from the top of the Mathematical Tower. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster
PMR122-06 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Triton and Neptune fountains. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades, antlers
PMR122-05 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp
PMR122-04 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The Observatory or Mathematical Tower, "the oldest skyscraper in Europe", built 1748-58, now houses the Natural History Museum. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster
PMR122-02 Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and Porter's Bridge with the Bridge Gate (1667). Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic
PMR-D1884 England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation
PMR-D1883 England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. This detached, 14th century building is known as "The Monks' Guest House" although its original purpose was probably agricultural. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR-D1882 England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation
PMR-D1755 Dorset: Sherborne Abbey. Keywords: architecture, church, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR-D1754 Dorset: Sherborne Abbey. Keywords: architecture, church, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR477-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: the octagonal belltower of the Benedictine Abbey of Frauenworth on Frauen Island in Lake Chiem. The lower part dates from 10/11th century and was fortified against attack. Keywords: architecture, onion dome, monastery, nunnery
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
PMR110K-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ettal: the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal, founded in 1330, has a fine Baroque church built by architect Enrico Zuccalli 1709-26. Keywords: tourist attraction, dome, architecture, Christian , Abbey, Catholic
PMR109K-06 Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the church of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089) , built in 1747 by Johann M. Fischer in Baroque style. Keywords: picturesque, historic, Catholic, religious building, national heritage, architecture, monastery
PMR079K-22 Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: Carolingian "King's Hall", sole remaining building of the great Abbey founded in 774 AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture
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
PMR005K-12 Austria, Styria: Twin towers of the Benedictine Abbey church at Admont, founded in 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk. Keywords: architecture
PMR033K-24 England, Derbyshire: The walled garden and greenhouses of Calke Abbey (National Trust). Keywords: famous gardens, flower beds
PMR033K-07 England, Yorkshire, Whitby: View of the harbour wall and beach, with St. Mary's Church and the ruined abbey on the hill behind. Keywords: seaside, holidays, recuperation, holiday resort
PMR033K-05 England, Yorkshire, Whitby: Harbour entrance, with lighthouse, ruined abbey, St. Mary's Church, and boat leaving harbour. Keywords: seaside, holiday resort, recuperation, holidays
PMR404-06 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Arnstein Abbey on the River Lahn, with two Romanesque and two Gothic towers. Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, landscape, panorama, valley, church, architecture, national heritage
PMR397-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ettal: an Othodox priest visiting the abbey of Kloster Ettal (an active monastery). Keywords: Catholic, church, architecture, Baroque
PMR397-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ettal: facade and cupola of the abbey of Kloster Ettal (an active monastery). Keywords: Catholic, church, architecture, Baroque
PMR629-08 Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: the Carolingian "Torhalle" or "King's Hall" (ca. 800 AD) is the only complete building which remains of the great abbey, founded in 774. The facade is decorated with sandstone marquetry in red and white, and the column capitals are probably Roman (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site) Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic
PMR597-09 Austia, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: courtyard of the abbey, with the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse in the background.
PMR597-08 Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the church from a window of the convent.
PMR597-07 Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the abbey with its reed-fringed lake.
PMR597-06 Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: the twin spires of the church.
PMR657-08 Germany, Baden-Württemberg: twin Baroque towers of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089), built in 1747 by architect Johann M. Fischer. Keywords: East Germany, monastery, religious institution, Catholic, picturesque, national heritage

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