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PMR144-03 Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. In the courtyard the lower three storeys have Italian-Renaissance-style arches, whilst the top storey is wood, in traditional Bulgarian style. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered
PMR138-07 Italy, Rome: the Arch of Titus (AD 81) in the Forum Romanum. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR138-03 Italy, Rome: Forum Romanum, with the Farnese Gardens and Palatine Hill in the background and the entrance to the underground chamber containing "Lapis Niger", tombstone of Romulus. Arch of Titus in the distance. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, excavations, archeology, classical, monument, ruins, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR136-03 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster). Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches
PMR136-02 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster). Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches
PMR129-08 France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: memorial to the Far Eastern Troops on the President J.F. Kennedy Corniche, with the offshore islands visible behind. Keywords: Mediterranean, monument, war memorial, arch
PMR118-11 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: typical old cottages in the Klosterhof, with arched gate for coaches. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables
PMR114-02 Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Arch of Augustus, built in 27 BC where the Via Flaminia meets the Via Emilia. It was damaged in a Greek siege in 538 AD and restored in the 10th century. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman
PMR111-06 Egypt, Cairo: the courtyard and ablutions pavilion of the Alabaster Mosque, built by Mohammed Ali, completed in 1857. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, Islam, religion, colonnade, arches
PMR096-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: historic house with Gothic arches, now the Burklin Bakery, decorated with the coats of arms of previous occupants. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, heritage, mediaeval, architecture
PMR094-02 Austria, Krems: the Sängerhof (singers' courtyard) with Gothic step-gable. From 1210 the building housed an inn, with access for coaches through the arch. Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, mediaeval, step-gable
PMR082-11 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Henkersteg ("Hangman's Bridge") with Max Bridge visible on the far side, and reflections of arch in the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR073-11 Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: house in Venetian Gothic style (1450), with the campanile towering in the background Keywords: architecture, belltower, ogee arches, clocktower, Istria
PMR-D11812 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours. The Renaissance pulpit dates from 1611. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11810 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11249 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D10420 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic
PMR-D9925 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral, with statue of Goncalo Velho Cabral, believed to have been the discoverer of the island, and the three-arched former city gate in the background. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, monument, historic, picturesque, national heritage
PMR-D9910 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the symbol of the town is the old three-arched town gateway (1783) which formerly overlooked the port, now standing in the main square, Praca Goncalo Velho Cabral. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic
PMR-D8405 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: arched portico of a church with a view across the bay. Keywords: Greek Islands, street scene, Paroikia, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, colourful, picturesque
PMR-D8326 Greece, Island of Cos: perforated rocks on the south coast of the island, in the light of dawn. Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, cliffs, silhouette, natural hole, natural arch
PMR-D8325 Greece, Island of Cos: perforated rocks on the south coast of the island, in the light of dawn. Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, cliffs, silhouette, natural hole, natural arch
PMR-D7658 Morocco, Asilah: an arched gateway in a typical whitewashed alleyway in the medina. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7636 Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers. The Royal Doors, of engraved bronze (from Russia), electrically operated, surrounded by inlaid arches. Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol
PMR-D7635 Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers. Courtyard, bounded by an arched gallery. Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol
PMR-D7632 Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers. An elegant horseshoe-shaped arch encloses the ablutions basin. Keywords: Africa, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol
PMR-D7631 Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers. View of the arched galleries from the terrace. Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic
PMR-D7628 Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers. One of the polychrome faience panels with geometrical motifs on the arched gallery. Keywords: Africa, tiles, colourful, artistic, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, architecture, superlative, national symbol
PMR-D7592 Morocco, Essaouira: the arch is the gateway to the main shopping street. Keywords: Africa, pedestrian zone, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7532 Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet. A pleasing view of the landscape through a wrought iron window arch. Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7526 Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet. The walls and column arches are covered with the finest stucco work. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic
PMR-D7419 Morocco, Fez: one of the tiled gateway arches providing entry to the medina. Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Fes
PMR-D7397 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. An arched facade on the Decumanus Maximus. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO
PMR-D7388 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb
PMR-D7387 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb
PMR-D7363 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. A handsome gateway with scalloped arch, all picked out in blue and white. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7270 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: arch-like rock formation in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7225 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7224 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7223 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7222 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7221 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: part of the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7220 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the double arch of Wadi Bouhadian in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7182 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7180 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7179 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7178 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: the huge, natural "Arch of Tehak" in Wadi In Djeran in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7121 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arch known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7120 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arch known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7118 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arch known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7117 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock natural arches known as "Tamezguida" or "The Cathedral" in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7062 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert - the Arch of Tikoubaouine. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered
PMR-D7051 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the desert - the Arch of Tikoubaouine. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered
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-D6530 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture
PMR-D6518 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. The lady on the left has been playing the uillean pipes, a traditional musical instrument. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture
PMR-D5630 Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of a large "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niche. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground
PMR-D5629 Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of an "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niche. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground
PMR-D5628 Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. A gallery of "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niches. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground
PMR-D5345 Uzbekistan, Tashkent: pool with three fountains, with part of the Independence Arch on the left, in Mustaqillik Maydoni. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D5343 Uzbekistan, Tashkent: columned arch marking the start of Mustaqillik Maydoni or Independence Square, surmounted by figures of storks. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, landmark
PMR-D5342 Uzbekistan, Tashkent: columned arch marking the start of Mustaqillik Maydoni or Independence Square, surmounted by figures of storks. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, monument, landmark
PMR-D5250 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): pilgrims visiting the necropolis, and one of the arched crossings. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5239 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the "street of mausoleums" through an arch. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5145 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: upper part of the facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome, photographed through an arch on the opposite side of the courtyard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D4210 Turkey, Mugia Province, Milas: an arched Roman gate, originally part of the town wall, reveals a carved "double axe" ("labrys") on the keystone, which was the symbol of Zeus. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D4209 Turkey, Mugia Province, Milas: an arched Roman gate, originally part of the town wall, reveals a carved "double axe" ("labrys") on the keystone on the town-side, which was the symbol of Zeus. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic
PMR-D2856 Greece, Island of Rhodes: carving round an arched door in the old town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2836 Greece, Island of Rhodes: typical street in the old town, with regular buttress-arches. Tables of a taverna on the left. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2834 Greece, Island of Rhodes: Agios Georgios, a Byzantine church from the 14th century, with its cupola drum decorated with arched niches. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2820 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. View of the wall through an arch at St. John's Gate, from the moat. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence
PMR-D0353 Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): supporters of the door arch of the hill portal: "the Virgin Mary", "John the Baptist", "John of the Gospels", and "Saint Servatius". Keywords: churches, Gothic, architecture, historic, religion, heritage
PMR-D0352 Netherlands, Maastricht Cathedral (1225-50): supporters of the door arch of the hill portal: "Abraham", "King David", "Moses" and "John the Baptist". Keywords: churches, Gothic, architecture, historic, religion, heritage
PMR348-05 India, Agra: 17th century gateway arch leading to the Itimad-ud-daulah. Built of red sandstone and finely inlaid with white marble. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry
PMR348-04 India, Agra, brightly painted ceremonial arch marking the entrance to the exposition/festival grounds. Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, symmetry
PMR344-08 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gateway pavilion, seen from a typical arched colonnade. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-09 Sweden, Stockholm: the Royal Palace, completed 1770 to plans of Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, containing 500+ rooms, only a handful of which are open to the public. South entrance, with a triumphal arch motiv, dedicated to Charles XII. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR330-02 Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and entrance arch to the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building) on Helgeands Island, built 1894-1906 to plans of architect Aron Johansson. On the left, the classical Kanslihuset (Chancellery), built 1922-36. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city
PMR327-02 USSR, Leningrad: the Winter Canal, between the Hermitage Theatre (left) and the Old Hermitage (right). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, motorboat, arches
PMR323-09 USSR, Leningrad: view of the Alexander Column and Winter Palace from the twin arches of the General Staff Headquarters. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, St. Petersburg
PMR322-09 USSR, Leningrad: General Staff Headquarters on Palace Square, facing the Winter Palace, built by Carlo Rossi between 1819 and 1829. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, crescent, arches, monument, chariot, horse-drawn, imposing, St. Petersburg
PMR312-07 France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain, with the Banque Agricole and old houses with traditional arched doorways. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones
PMR287-02 Turkey: three-arched Turkish bridge over the rocky bed of the River Cine. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vegetation, oleander flowers, barren
PMR284-06 Turkey, Izmir (Smyrna): row of Corinthian columns in the Greek agora, rebuilt by the Romans in the time of Marcus Aurelius. View with one of the entry arches in the foreground. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman
PMR260-12 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: arch surmounted by a crucifix, which formerly marked the boundary of the episcopal quarter. Part of the cathedral is visible at the end of the street. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz
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
PMR253-02 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: west facade of the cathedral, built between 1176 and 1439 in Romanesque-Gothic styles from local sandstone. At 142 metres, it was the highest building in the world until 1874. Some details: over the arch: King Solomon on the Lion Throne; surmounted by the Virgin and Child and head of God the Father. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, masterpiece, stone carving, tracery, symmetry
PMR251-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: gatehouse and entry arch to the monastery grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR237-08 Romania, Moldavia, Sihastria Hermitage, with frescoed entrance arch. Like Neamt and Secu Monasteries, it lies in the Secu Valley. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR224-06 Greece, Delphi: the Stadium, where the Delphi Games took place. 177.55 metres long, accommodating 7000 spectators, with 17 or 18 running tracks. View of the seating, starting line, and remains of the Roman Triumphal Arch. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, sport, athletics, competition
PMR223-03 Greece, Thessaloniki: the Arch of Galerius, erected in 303 AD to commemorate the victory of the Roman Emperor over the Persians. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, ruin, monument, Graeco-Roman, masonry
PMR221-12 Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: Auracher Löchl, showing the arched bridge with frescoes. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town
PMR220-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: the "Shooting King" of a Bavarian shooting club, with chain of office and medallions, accompanied by girls in blue dirndls holding aloft an arch of flowers. Each year the holder donates a medallion to the chain of office. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR211-05 Israel, Akko: caravanserai Khan al-Umdan with watering place for camels in the centre of the courtyard. The clocktower (sans clock!) was added in 1906. Keywords: Acre, galleries, arches, architecture, historic, security
PMR210-03 Israel, Jerusalem: entrance to the holy ground on which the Dome of the Rock is built, is through this arched portal. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque, mosque
PMR207-07 Israel, Jerusalem: Russian-Orthodox entry arch (1869) to the Muristan (old city). The silver dome belongs to the tiny Church of St. John the Baptist, the oldest church in the city. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR201-10 Israel, Negev Desert: "The Arches", a natural feature in the sandstone cliffs in the Timna Valley National Park. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR-D3072 Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century. Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic
PMR-D2910 Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arched doorways. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D1532 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with Rameshwor and Krishna Temples, arched entry gate, and National Art Gallery with twin stone lions. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR191-10 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: turquoise waters glimpsed far below through the Arco Naturale. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, heritage, vegetation, wooded, natural arch, rock arch, geology
PMR191-06 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: typical narrow side street in the town. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, shady, arch, steps
PMR191-04 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola, with natural arch in the rocks, and moored boats. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, boats, bathing, rocky, steep, cove
PMR191-03 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola, with beach cafe and boats. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, boats, bathing, rocky, steep, natural arch, cove
PMR183-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Victory Arch (Siegestor), built 1844-47, based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Extensive war damage is now repaired. The new inscription reads: "Dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, an exhortation to peace". Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Schwabing, Ludwigstrasse, classical
PMR154-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Speyer: west front of the cathedral, one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, begun in 1027. The west front, by Heinrich Hubsch, was only completed in 1861. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, rose window, stone carving, Romanesque arch, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR148-03 Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a colourful row of old houses with typical round-arch entrances. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen
PMR-D2698 Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. Ornamental double arch over a blind window on an outside wall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid
PMR-D2697 Iran, Firuz Abad: Dezh-e Ardashir Papakan (Palace of Ardashir Papakan) was built in 224 AD under King Ardashir I in the Sassanian era. It has three domes (one collapsed), open at the top, which may have been used for fires to Zoroaster. A square column supports a wide-span arch from the outer wall. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, castle, Zarathustra, Zoroastrianism, fire-temple, Sassanid
PMR-D2663 Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. Closer view of the ornate main entrance gate, the upper arch filled with "muqarnas". Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs
PMR-D2649 Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View through an arch of the mosque and minaret (part of the palace). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs
PMR-D2573 Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. A brilliant arched panel of colourful faience arabesques. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation
PMR-D2555 Iran, Qom: promenade with ornamental tiles and arches, where students from the medresa can frequently be seen. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics
PMR-D2483 Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage
PMR-D2482 Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage
PMR-D2399 Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. A domed arch, decorated with mosaics and tiles. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2347 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. Here: the large arch containing carvings of hunting scenes and feasts of Khosrau II. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire
PMR-D2346 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. *** Local Caption *** Here: the large arch containing carvings of (upper) Khosrau II (590-628 AD) between the manifestations of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance, and (lower) Khosrau II on horseback. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids
PMR-D2345 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. *** Local Caption *** Here: the large arch containing carvings of (upper) Khosrau II (590-628 AD) between the manifestations of Ahuramazda and Anahita, goddess of abundance, and (lower) Khosrau II on horseback. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire
PMR-D2344 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. Here: view of the two historic arches containing carvings, from across the lake. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids
PMR122K-30 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR466-09 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Triumphal Arch, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, built in 1935-6 in honour of the Romanian soldiers who fell in the First World War. Keywords: architecture, cenotaph, memorial, monument, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR507-01 Turkey, Istanbul: view across the Golden Horn with palm trees and gardens, through an arch. Keywords: park, Istanbul panorama, straits
PMR456-05 Hungary, Hortobágy: group of bronze figures in traditional dress gathered round a well near the entrance to the national park (puszta). Behind is the famous stone bridge with nine arches, built in 1830, the longest such in Hungary. Keywords: monument, statues, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR434-04 Poland, Gdansk: the Green Gate (1568) whose arches separate the Long Quay from the Long Marketplace. Keywords: mediaeval, Renaissance, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR533-08 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: stone busts decorate the arches of the largest "evans". Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR533-06 Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture: remains of one of the "evans" (arches) which was part of the Temple of the Goddess Allat. Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR531-09 Iraq, Mosul: a modern mosque with minaret, seen through an arched doorway. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim
PMR531-04 Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC: three reconstructed arches, or "evans", belonging to the royal palace. Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR528-09 Iraq, Najaf: mausoleum of the Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, nephew of the Prophet: entrance arch, viewed from the inner courtyard. Keywords: architecture, coloured tiles, mosque, mosaics, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, historic, Mesopotamia
PMR527-07 Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees": a surviving arched doorway. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage
PMR526-12 Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. The arch reflected in a pool of water. Keywords: Muslim, archeological, archeology, historic, architecture, picturesque, natural heritage, Islam, Mesopotamia
PMR521-07 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: gallery above the Porta Nuova, built as a triumphal arch to celebrate the capture of Tunis by Charles V in 1535. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR143K-36 Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune temple stands in its own grounds near the Patuxai triumphal arch. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-34 Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-33 Laos, Vientiane: Patuxai triumphal arch from the gardens, with pool and shrubs in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR141K-07 Greece, Island of Kos: the Asklepieion was one of the healing centres based on the cult of Asklepius, the father of all physicians. Founded about the 5th century BC, it was here that Hippocrates practised his new theories of medical healing. Here: restored, arched retaining wall with two surviving statues of the many which originally occupied the niches. Keywords: Greek Isles, medecine, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, archeology
PMR141K-03 Greece, Island of Kos: the Asklepieion was one of the healing centres based on the cult of Asklepius, the father of all physicians. Founded about the 5th century BC, it was here that Hippocrates practised his new theories of medical healing. Here: the arched retaining wall (anderon) of the second terrace of the Asklepieion. Keywords: Greek Isles, medecine, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, archeology
PMR139K-14 Greece, Island of Patmos: Monastery of St. John the Theologian, founded in 1088 near to the cave where St. John of Patmos had a series of visions which he recorded at length. Here, the cobbled, arched inner forecourt with well in the foreground. Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR131K-19 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "triumphal arch" modern office block. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR128K-21 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National War Memorial in Cofederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR126K-33 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, looking along a double tree-lined avenue, from the arch of the Orangery. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR124K-30 Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful figures over the entrance arch of the cathedral chapter. Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR121K-02 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR117K-21 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The Triumphal Arch, erected to mark the visit of Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD, is under constant restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR107K-32 Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: spring foliage arching over the waters of a lake in the palace grounds. Keywords: spring, park, grounds, spring idyll, reflections
PMR104K-25 Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: precisely-built stone welcome-arch topped with pottery bulls, the farmer's wife in the background. Keywords: High Andes, farm life
PMR104K-24 Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: stone-built farmhouse with welcome-arch over the entrance, and two tethered llamas in the foreground. Keywords: High Andes, farm life
PMR104K-11 Peru, Departamento de Puno: arch of welcome to a Colla (Quechua) village. the church in the background is a good example of the local architecture. Keywords: High Andes, church, religious architecture, landscape, picturesque
PMR084K-01 Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, the courtyard vaulting seen from the entrance. Keywords: Lefkosia, galleries, arches, architecture, heritage, historic, albergo, inn, Turkish
PMR083K-36 Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, one of the upper galleries with the courtyard below, and a Bougainvillea in a pot. Keywords: Lefkosia, galleries, arches, architecture, heritage, historic, albergo, inn, Turkish
PMR083K-35 Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, a corner of the courtyard with flowering plants in pots. Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries
PMR083K-34 Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, one of the galleries with boutiques offering local handiwork. Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries
PMR083K-33 Cyprus (North), Nicosia: Büyük Han, an Ottoman caravanserai dating from 1572, the only one to have survived in Cyprus. It is now used as a market for local artisans to sell their wares. Here, the courtyard with ablutions kiosk in the centre. Keywords: Lefkosia, Turkish, inn, albergo, historic, heritage, architecture, arches, galleries
PMR082K-11 Cyprus, Omodhos: Entrance to the 19th century monastery of Timióu Stavroú, with part of the arched cloisters. Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village
PMR080K-36 Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Portico and wrought iron gates to one of the side entrances. Keywords: Islamic, arches, arch, column, cupola, dome, architecture, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque
PMR080K-35 Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Courtyard and portico, showing some of the faience decoration. Keywords: Islamic, arches, columns, cupola, dome, architecture, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque
PMR080K-10 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the arches and columns of the inner courtyard, showing the extent of the faience tiling. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR056K-31 Malta, Gozo Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point, with passing boat.
PMR056K-02 Malta, Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point.
PMR048K-23 Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the main road northwards leaves the town through the frescoed arch of a bridge.
PMR045K-13 Cyprus, Paphos: Coastal erosion reveals the limestone strata and forms pinnacles and natural arches at Sea Caves, Coral Bay. Keywords: geology, natural phenomenon
PMR026K-17 Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Natural rock arch near Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell National Park. Keywords: geology, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations
PMR026K-12 Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: Aerial view of Loch Ard Gorge and natural rock arches in Port Campbell National Park. Keywords: geology, rock formations, pinacles, rocky coast, erosion, cliffs, Shipwreck Coast
PMR017K-08 Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, view of the fortress, Qalaat ibn Maan, through an arch in the ruins. Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city
PMR041K-16 Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: bell tower of the Orthodox cathedral, with the triumphal arch and Government House in the background.
PMR041K-15 Moldova, Chisinau/ Kisinev: Triumphal Arch on Boulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with Government House in the background.
PMR076K-08 Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the "Weinstadel" ("wine warehouse") and Henkersteg footbridge over the River Pegnitz. Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, reflections, arch
PMR070K-33 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Odeon (concert and meeting hall) is accessed by three arched doorways from the Agora. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR069K-02 Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: entry arch to the well-preserved, late Roman baths (Therme), which were among the largest in Asia Minor. Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities, Lycia
PMR068K-34 Turkey: The motor yacht "Bahryeli C" anchored in a rocky bay, by a natural rock arch, not far east of Marmaris. Keywords: sailing boat, Turkish vessels, cruise boat
PMR067K-27 Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: 2 of the 16 arches of the old Stone Bridge spanning the Danube. Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture
PMR062K-17 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. View of the town through the main, arched entry gate.
PMR059K-14 Hungary, Hortobagy: The old nine-arched bridge with reflections in an unusually high water level, in Hortobagy National Park.
PMR420-02 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched brick house with arched windows and columned portico. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR402-04 Hungary, Budapest: view of the Parliament Building and River Danube through the arches of the Fisherman's Bastion. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR387-06 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: traffic on Victoria Bridge with the Brisbane skyline behind. A single arch of the previous bridge remains preserved, to the right of the present bridge. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR555-12 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the yellow limestone natural arches near Loch Ard Gorge. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR686-06 Laos, Vientiane: view north-east from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Kaysone Phomvihane Road. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-05 Laos, Vientiane: view south-west from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Lane Xang Avenue and gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-01 Laos, Vientiane: the capital's landmark, the Patuxai triumphal arch, based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was built of American concrete in the 1960s. Keywords: monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture
PMR685-11 Laos, Vientiane: the capital's landmark, the Patuxai triumphal arch, based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, was built of American concrete in the 1960s. Keywords: monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture
PMR670-07 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, a granite cenotaph/triumphal arch with bronze sculptures. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR630-01 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. View through an arch. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed
PMR624-06 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins
PMR622-10 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR609-11 Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda seen through the traditional decorated gateway arch. Keywords: Orthodox church, religious architecture, Romanian architecture, religious building, monks
PMR609-09 Romania, Moldavia, Durau: The Orthodox monastery at Durau, with frescoes in the gateway arch Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks
PMR609-08 Hungary, Hortobagy: The old, nine-arched bridge at Hortobagy reflected in the river at an unusually high level. Keywords: stone bridge, historic bridge, stone arches, stone piers
PMR606-04 Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" or "Zerka Window" at Dwejra, a natural rock arch in the cliffs. With fishing boat visible through the arch.
PMR606-03 Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" or "Zerka Window" at Dwejra, a natural rock arch in the cliffs. Rocks in foreground.
PMR604-09 Malta, Gozo: the "Azure Window" at Dwejra, a natural arch in the cliffs.
PMR600-03 Spain, Oviedo: Gothic arches of the cloisters of the cathedral, dating from the 14th century. Keywords: Gothic architecture, cloisters
PMR592-06 Mexico: Puebla, a large industrial city, capital of the province of the same name, was founded by the Spanish on a "green field" site in 1531. Noted for its painted tiles and VW cars. Iglesia de Analco (?) with twin belltowers, seen through the gateway arch.
PMR590-07 Mexico, Kabah: this extensive site, 20 kilometres from Uxmal, remains unexplored, apart from the "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop). Mayan triumphal arch, marking the start of the "sacbe" (road) to Uxmal. Keywords: Maya
PMR585-01 Guatemala, Antigua: Arch of Santa Catalina, on 5 Avenida Norte, Antigua, originally connected two parts of a convent (1609)
PMR575-08 Moldova, Chisinau: Triumphal Arch on Bulevardul Stefan cel Mare, with Government House in the background
PMR666-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR665-07 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR661-01 USA, Oregon: breakers and surf pound the beach in a rocky cove near Arches Rock. Keywords: cliffs, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach
PMR650-08 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the south, showing the restored stone reliefs on the inside of the arches. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR650-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the north-west, looking along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR649-10 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Via Trionfale (Cardo) with the Arch of Trajan and the Arch of Tiberius. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR649-09 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The steps and remaining columns at the front of the Chalcidium, facing on to the Via Trionfale (Cardo). Inside was a colonnaded portico and temple to Augustus and Venus. Built in the first century AD by Augustus. The Arch of Trajan stands on the right. Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture
PMR648-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. Details of the fluted Corinthian columns with pediment and the carved floral decoration. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR648-02 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. The Arch of Antoninus Pius is visible in the distance to the north-west along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR647-08 Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813. View of the 13th century Ottoman fortress Quala át Turk through a well preserved mud brick door arch. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture
PMR647-07 Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813. A series of arches leading to a courtyard with the mosque and minaret of mud bricks. Keywords: Maghreb, Berber architecture, mud brick buildings, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

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