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PMR143-03
Bulgaria, Sofia: view of the Cathedral from the front, showing the attractive cobbled streets of the city centre in natural yellow stone.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic

PMR-D13418
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: shopkeeper in traditional dress, with a well stocked souvenir shop including attractive carpets.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, geology, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, panorama, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13345
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didim: lines of boats modified in wondrous fantastic forms seek to attract holidaymakers for a trip "round the bay".
Keywords: boats, enjoyment, excitement, fun, port, ships, tourism

PMR-D12822
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Heilbronn: River Neckar from the Friedrich Ebert Bridge, with colourful flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: attractive, culture, enchanting, heritage, nature, picturesque, reflections, scenic

PMR132-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR125-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west with the Forggensee (lake) in the background. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR087-12
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. Tourists thronging the gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: national heritage, historic bridge, heritage, architecture, attraction

PMR085-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle through the trees below, ablaze with autumn colour. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR085-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle through the trees below, ablaze with autumn colour. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque

PMR085-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Tegelberg, with Hohenschwangau Castle behind on the Alpsee and the Alps as backdrop. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, colourful, autumn foliage, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR085-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from halfway up the Tegelberg. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Fussen, autumn colours, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR085-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west with the Forggensee (lake) in the background. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, architecture, picturesque, landscape

PMR-D11842
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11841
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11840
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the shoal fish of the North Atlantic are displayed in this huge tank in the Ozeaneum Museum. It has an area of 300 square metres and an acryl screen 10 metres x 5 metres x 30 cm thick, and holds 2.6 million litres of water.
Keywords: attraction, culture, fauna, Hanseatic League, heritage, marine life, picturesque, spectacle, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11258
Turkey, Mugla, Marmaris: sailing ship "Bahriyeli D" moored in front of the castle.
Keywords: holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sailing, sunshine, tourist attraction, Turkish carpet centre, yachting

PMR-D11257
Turkey, Mugla, Marmaris: approaching from the sea. The town goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time.
Keywords: holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sailing, sunshine, tourist attraction, Turkish carpet centre, yachting

PMR-D11252
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Oludeniz: view of the "superbeach" (across the lagoon) 3 km. long, which attracts masses of tourists in the holiday season.
Keywords: bathing, bay, cliffs, hills, mountain, resort, sand

PMR-D11251
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Oludeniz: view of the "superbeach" (across the lagoon) 3 km. long, which attracts masses of tourists in the holiday season.
Keywords: bathing, bay, cliffs, hills, mountain, resort, sand

PMR-D11181
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors. Those who want to follow the gorge for the final 13 kilometres have to wade through the ice-cold, thigh-deep water.
Keywords: boulder-strewn, geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D11180
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors. Those who want to follow the gorge for the final 13 kilometres have to wade through the ice-cold, thigh-deep water.
Keywords: boulder-strewn, geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D11179
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors.
Keywords: geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D11178
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors.
Keywords: geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D10921
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: view of the Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, from a street cafe, with the tower of the Gothic church of Alter Peter, Munich's oldest, with its eight clockfaces.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10920
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: The Rindermarkt, formerly the town's cattle market, with its terraced fountain and bronze cattle.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10919
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria with the infant Jesus, on her column, which is regarded as the central point of the city.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10918
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with part of the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10917
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR011-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Bavarian royal palace of Hohenschwangau reflected in the waters of the Alpsee, with autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: palace, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, architecture, picturesque

PMR011-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: King Ludwig II's Schloss Neuschwanstein, surrounded by ground mist, from the path up the Tegelberg.
Keywords: palace, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D10574
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Gothic Old Town Hall, dating from 1470, with the adjacent Talburgtor (gate-tower), rebuilt after the 1939-45 war.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10573
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz, with the New Town Hall on the left, the Maria-column in the centre, and the Old Town Hall and Talburgtor-tower on the far side.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical, tourist attraction

PMR-D10572
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the New Town Hall, erected 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberrisser in neo-Gothic style. The 85-metre-high tower provides a fine view over the city.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10571
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz, with the Gothic Old Town Hall and adjacent Talburgtor (tower) dating back to 1470. In the foreground is the base of the Maria-column, erected in 1638 as thanksgiving during the 30-years-war.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D10570
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria on her column has been at the centre of Marienplatz since 1638. Behind is the Glockenspiel (carillon) on the facade of the New Town Hall. The lower scene recalls the coopers who danced through the city during the Plague to encourage the burghers, while the upper scene represents the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568. Above, the cock crows at the completion of the performance.
Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, musical bells, colourful, historical, mediaeval, national heritage

PMR-D9972
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The iron-rich geothermal swimming pool is one of the island's main attractions.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum, spa, minerals

PMR-D9012
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The tomb of the "Italian Brotherhood".
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9011
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. The crematorium chapel.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9010
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. Left, the tomb of the family Kusanovic; right, the tomb of the " Croat Benevolent Society".
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9009
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9008
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves. In the foreground the tomb of the "Croat Benevolent Society"; in the background the Menendes family tomb.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, gravestones, memorials, graveyard, sculpture, culture, heritage

PMR-D9007
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves.
Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, sculpture, graveyard, memorials, gravestones, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D9006
Chile, Punta Arenas: a major tourist attraction of the city is the Cemeterio Municipal, which contains elegant tombs of the city's rich founders as well as more humble graves.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, gravestones, memorials, graveyard, sculpture, culture, heritage

PMR-D8691
Chile. Puerto Montt: Av Angelmo souvenir and food stalls overlooking the Selon de Reloncavi (Reloncavi Sound) during low tide.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, tourist attraction, promenade

PMR-D8418
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): an attractive, modern Orthodox chapel, built of variegated stone.
Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, architecture

PMR-D8335
Greece, Island of Donoussa, Mersini: attractive dwelling on the hillside, with bougainvillea and old windmill adjoining.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Donousa

PMR-D8110
Norway, Rogaland, Heuge: an attractive wooden church on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, white-painted, timber, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D7659
Morocco, Asilah: an artistically enhanced doorway is one of the attractions in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, style, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7437
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7436
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7435
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7434
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D6733
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the Giant's Causeway, an exposed outcrop of basalt columns caused by the cooling of volcanic lava, reaching out into the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf, famous, tourist, attraction

PMR-D6010
Oman, Khor Rori: one of the khors (creeks) which are to be found on this coast. It is overlooked by the ancient city of Sumhuram, a major port for the export of frankincense. The freshwater is full of fish, which attract many acquatic birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature reserve

PMR-D5127
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: the hollow trunk of a plane tree 950 years old under government protection has been used as a school during the October Revolution, as a village administration office, as a library for a cavalry regiment and latterly as a village shop. The present caretaker is an Uzbek woman with a drinks and souvenirs stall.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, curiosity, attraction, wonder

PMR-D5126
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: the hollow trunk of a plane tree 950 years old under government protection has been used as a school during the October Revolution, as a village administration office, as a library for a cavalry regiment and latterly as a village shop.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, curiosity, attraction

PMR-D4784
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4783
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4782
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4781
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4780
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4779
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4778
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Battle between Rama and Ravana.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4777
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4776
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Demon.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4775
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Hanuman.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4774
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4773
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4772
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4771
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4770
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4769
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4768
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4767
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4766
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4765
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4764
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4763
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4762
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4761
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4760
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4759
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D4758
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara

PMR-D0217
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0216
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0215
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0212
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Looping Big Dipper attraction at the Oktoberfest 2009 funfair.
Keywords: colourful, fun, atmosphere, beer tents, drinking, enjoy, lights, München, beer festival, illuminations, fairground, funfair

PMR346-10
India, Rajasthan, Amber/Amer: a seller of herbs and spices in a courtyard of the Fortress-Palace makes an attractive display of his wares.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, trader, stall

PMR333-04
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: boating pool with pagoda and weeping willow tree.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-12
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: pools with fountains in front of an illuminated pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-11
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: the Oriental Pavilion and Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-10
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. In the foreground sightseeing boats returning after touring the harbour.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR332-09
Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment

PMR271-04
Bahamas, Nassau: an attractive display of Bahamas fresh fruit on a stall in the market.
Keywords: colourful, pineapples, oranges, lemons, bananas, melons, plums

PMR215-09
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: a few of the votive plaques lining the walls and roof of the galleries surrounding the Holy Chapel (8th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-08
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Baroque Church of St. Magdalena, and the Stiftskirche (Parish Church)(late Gothic) with the little Holy Chapel (8th century) in front. View from the far side of the vast square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-07
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Holy Chapel, dating from the 8th century, visited by half a million pilgrims every year.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR-D4032
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: "Son et Lumiere" spectacle "Impressions" after dark, incorporating dozens of girls wearing lighted costumes, with the "dragon's tooth" landscape as a backdrop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, reflections, show, attraction, tourist, display, illuminations, heritage, culture

PMR-D4029
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the karst landscape from the entrance to the Reed Flute Caves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, geological, topology

PMR-D4028
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4027
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4026
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4025
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4024
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4023
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4022
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD. Reflections in the underground lake.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4021
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4020
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4019
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4018
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4013
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: a corner of the production facilities with kiln chimney at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4012
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: the old firing kiln, since replaced with an electric one at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4011
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large ceramic vase illustrated with flowers and birds motif in the showroom at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4010
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large ceramic vase illustrated with deer motif in the showroom at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4009
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: ceramic plates with animal motifs (tiger, rabbit) in the showroom at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4008
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: painting the exquisite illustrations on a plate at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert, artist, painter

PMR-D4007
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: ceramic jars with animal motifs identified by artist's name in the showroom at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4006
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: painting the exquisite illustrations on a vase at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert, artist, painter

PMR-D4005
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: making ceramic rice bowls "sing" to test the quality at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4004
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: finishing hand-formed ceramic bowls at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4003
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: finishing hand-formed ceramic bowls at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4002
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: forming ceramic bowls on a potter's wheel at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert

PMR-D4001
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: "Son of the Revolution" statue outside the entrance to Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, photogenic, culture, tourist attraction, sculpture, leader, peasant

PMR-D3928
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall. View from downriver, looking towards the waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3927
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3926
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall. View from the tunnel which runs behind the waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3925
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3924
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3923
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3922
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3921
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3920
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction

PMR-D3668
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: pagoda near the entrance to Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, photogenic, culture, tourist attraction

PMR-D3667
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: a large ceramic dragon in the pond near the entrance to Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, photogenic, culture, tourist attraction, mythical beast

PMR-D3666
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3665
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3664
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3663
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3662
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3661
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: students from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3660
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tray of drying red peppers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3659
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: amusing clay masks hanging over a shop window.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3658
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tableau celebrating a panda centenary near the entrance to the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3657
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3656
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard with gardens adjoining a traditional house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3655
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: beautifully carved stone lights in a garden wall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3654
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in the pond in the historic centre.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3653
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: typical street with channel for running water system.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3652
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: historic meeting hall with original furnishings.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3651
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricately carved and coloured wooden doors.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3650
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricate wooden carving showing scenes of everyday activities (closer view).
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3649
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricate wooden carving showing scenes of everyday activities.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3648
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard at thr rear of a meeting hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3647
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: historic meeting hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3646
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3645
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3644
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: colourful seeds and spices on sale in the marketplace.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3643
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: the old schoolroom has been preserved.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3642
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3641
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections of the bridge (which appears in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") in Moon Pond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3640
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections of the bridge (which appears in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") in Moon Pond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3639
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3635
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3634
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3633
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3632
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3631
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3630
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3629
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3628
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3627
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3626
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3625
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) growing out of the rock face, probably centuries old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, tree, dendrology, flora

PMR-D3624
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3623
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3622
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3621
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3620
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Rock formation resembling one of the local monkeys, the Tibetan Macaques.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3619
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) reputed to be 400 years old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, dendrology, flora, tree

PMR-D3618
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: We We, Chinese guide in the Huangshan Mountains.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3617
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3616
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Local porters carry the provisions for the hotels up the stone steps.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3615
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3614
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Belvedere, with TV antenna mast and Brightness Top in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3613
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3612
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. In the distance is the Taiping Cablecar from Red Cloud Station.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3611
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3610
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3609
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3608
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3607
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3605
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3604
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3603
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3602
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Xihai Reservoir with the Chinese flag in the distance.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3601
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3600
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3599
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3598
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3597
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3596
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. "Brightness Top" Meteorological Station (1840 metres) with TV antenna in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3595
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3594
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3593
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3592
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. A giant Chinese flag on the mountainside.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3591
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3590
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3589
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3588
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction

PMR-D3581
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: childrens' attraction.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR170-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the fishing boat basin at Fisherman's Wharf, with tourist attractions on the quay behind, overlooked by tower blocks on the hill in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, moorings

PMR169-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: an out-of-service cable car displayed as a tourist attraction in the Embarcadero Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport

PMR149-09
Switzerland, Lucerne: "The Old Swiss House", an attractive, timber-framed building.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, culture, architecture

PMR-D2063
Edinburgh: the Forth Railway Cantilever Bridge, 2.5 km. long, opened in 1890, engineers: Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker.
Keywords: historic, engineering feat, Firth of Forth, tourist attraction, national heritage

PMR-D2062
Scotland, Edinburgh: the 2.5-kilometer-long Forth Railway Bridge connects Edinburgh with Fife. The cantilever bridge was the first major construction in the world to be fabricated from steel. It was opened in March 1890.
Keywords: historic, engineering feat, Firth of Forth, tourist attraction, national heritage

PMR-D1796
The Eden Project: view of the Biomes and gardens.
Keywords: green, biodiversity, flora and fauna, environment, amusement park, biotope, visitor attraction, ethical, educational, landscape, geodesic dome

PMR-D1795
The Eden Project: view of the Biomes and gardens.
Keywords: green, biodiversity, flora and fauna, environment, amusement park, biotope, visitor attraction, ethical, educational, landscape, geodesic dome

PMR-D1794
The Eden Project: view of the Biomes and gardens.
Keywords: green, biodiversity, flora and fauna, environment, amusement park, biotope, visitor attraction, ethical, educational, landscape, geodesic dome

PMR-D1793
The Eden Project: view of the Biomes and gardens.
Keywords: green, biodiversity, flora and fauna, environment, amusement park, biotope, visitor attraction, ethical, educational, landscape, geodesic dome

PMR-D1792
The Eden Project: flowers on the aerial walkway of the Rainforest Biome.
Keywords: green, geodesic dome, landscape, educational, ethical, visitor attraction, biotope, amusement park, environment

PMR-D1791
The Eden Project: view from the top of the Rainforest Biome.
Keywords: green, geodesic dome, landscape, educational, ethical, visitor attraction, biotope, amusement park, environment

PMR144K-28
Thailand, Bangkok: attractive guides at Jim Thompson's House, a museum displaying his ethnological collections.
Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girls, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-22
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat's main attraction is this Buddha's head in the grip of tree roots.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-18
Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Lokayasutha, where the main attraction is this reclining Buddha, 40 metres long, of unknown age.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR511-09
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a snake handler with an enormous python round his neck is a centre of attraction.
Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen

PMR509-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Tegelberg. Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR509-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, perched on a spur of rock, was built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the Marienbrucke (Maria's Bridge). Germany's tourist attraction number 1.
Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR500-01
Cyprus (North), Güzelyurt/Morfóu: Church of Ayios Mámas, where the purported tomb of Mámas formerly attracted many pilgrims and visitors. It now houses a collection of ikons.
Keywords: Güzelyurt, ikon museum, Byzantine architecture

PMR444-03
Poland, Gdynia: South Mole has many stalls to attract tourists.
Keywords: selling, trinkets, souvenirs

PMR539-07
Slovakia, Zilina: attractive facades of the shops in a pedestrian street, Narodna ulica.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Sillein, Baroque, street scene

PMR137K-24
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-23
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR113K-36
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

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

PMR099K-08
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. The run-off from the nearby Rio Hondo Dam. The waters are rich in fish (e.g. Dorado) and attract large numbers of cormorants.
Keywords: dam, reservoir, River Dulce, water power, hydro-electric power, Rio Hondo Dam

PMR094K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II's "fairy tale castle" was begun in 1869 but remains internally incomplete. The completed rooms display murals based on the operas of Richard Wagner, who was much admired by the Bavarian king. One of the most visited attractions in Germany. In this view, surrounded by trees in autumn colours.
Keywords: alpine, Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwanstein Palace, Richard Wagner, Swan Knights, Alps, autumn, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR087K-20
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: shops and cafés in restored Ottoman houses are attracting tourists again after the fighting of 1992-5.
Keywords: Islam, minaret, mosque, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR082K-21
England, London: Viewing the city from a gondola of the London Eye.
Keywords: metropolis, tourist attraction, Millennium Wheel, Ferris Wheel, panorama, city, tourism

PMR082K-18
Cyprus, Omodhos: In the winter sunshine, the lacemakers bring their work outside. Many of the older generation still engage in this traditional craft.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village, lace, artesans, handwork

PMR082K-17
Cyprus, Omodhos: Plant-filled inner courtyard of a typical house, with balconies.
Keywords: photogenic, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque

PMR082K-16
Cyprus, Omodhos: Broken terracotta wine flagons near a taverna.
Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

PMR082K-15
Cyprus, Omodhos: a typical plant-lined street, with taverna.
Keywords: village, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village

PMR082K-14
Cyprus, Omodhos: A feline observer of the flow of tourists.
Keywords: tabby, cat, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque, photogenic

PMR082K-13
Cyprus, Omodhos: In the winter sunshine, the lacemakers bring their work outside. Many of the older generation still engage in this traditional craft.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village, lace, artesans, handwork

PMR082K-12
Cyprus, Omodhos: A typical narrow street, with overhanging orange tree.
Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

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

PMR082K-10
Cyprus, Omodhos: Visitors enjoying a meal in the cobbled square, surrounded by newly renovated historic buildings.
Keywords: landscape, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque, photogenic

PMR082K-09
Cyprus, Omodhos: Approaching the town in the foothills of the Troödos Mountains.
Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

PMR081K-29
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The attractive quayside avenue (Quai Tarik ibn Ziad), studded with palms, overlooks the channel.
Keywords: Islamic, port, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR048K-24
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, visitors leaving the market on one of the brightly painted local buses.

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.

PMR048K-22
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, a Quiche shoe-shine boy.

PMR048K-21
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, a Quiche woman by a market stall displaying a variety of woven cloths.

PMR048K-20
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, colourful Quiche women by a vegetable stall.

PMR048K-19
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, a market stall selling woven clothes in a variety of patterns.

PMR048K-18
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, a young Quiche girl, with her even younger sister slung on her back.

PMR048K-17
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 fruit and vegetable hall in the market, tomatoes predominating!

PMR048K-16
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 fruit and vegetable hall in the market, tomatoes predominating!

PMR048K-15
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, view of the cemetery from the top of the hill at Pascual Abaj.

PMR048K-14
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, a Maya shrine at Pascual Abaj, about one kilometre from the market, during the performing of rites. The shaman ("chujkajau") is wearing a red head-covering.

PMR048K-13
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, a Maya shrine at Pascual Abaj, about one kilometre from the market, during the performing of rites.

PMR048K-11
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, a young Mayan regards the world from a sling on his mother's back.

PMR048K-10
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, a colourful Quiche woman passes a stall owner offering carved wooden artefacts.

PMR048K-09
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, tourists and Mayans rub shoulders in the bustling market.

PMR048K-08
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, a stall in the market with a large selection of carved and painted traditional masks.

PMR048K-07
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, a stall in the market with a large selection of carved and painted traditional masks.

PMR048K-06
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, a street scene near the market with Quiche women in their distinctive dresses.

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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, strawberries for sale in the market.

PMR048K-04
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, a monument contributed by the local car drivers' association in 1997, in memory of those who died in road accidents.

PMR048K-03
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, colourful Maya tombs in the town cemetry.

PMR048K-02
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, El Calvario, a chapel where Christian and pre-Columbian worship are intertwined.

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Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the facade of the Cathedral of San Jose (built 1670), still partly ruined after the earthquake of 1773.

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Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, a group of schoolgirls on their way home.

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Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, a residential street on the outskirts of the town, with hills as a backdrop.

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Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, street scene, with Maya women in traditional dress.

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Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, luxuriant inner garden in one of the old colonial houses, now a hotel.

PMR029K-35
Australia, New South Wales: Sydney Harbour Bridge from the Rocks (roof of the Overseas Passenger Terminal).
Keywords: main attractions, sightseeing

PMR040K-24
Romania. Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of a viticulturist (?), with open fields in the background.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-23
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Ileana Esta (?), cook and mother of six children.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-22
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Stetca Anuta, weaver, and mother of six children.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-21
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Anuta, housewife, and mother of two children.
Keywords: gravestones, epitaphs, grave crosses, wood carving

PMR040K-20
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the grave with portrait of the originator of the tradition: Stan Ion Patras.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-19
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Gheorghe, a school teacher.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-18
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here the epitaph of Turda Gheorghe, who was an office worker.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-17
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, two of the newest graves, on the edge of the expanding cemetery.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-16
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Rednic Grigore, a forester.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-15
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph for Stan Vasiieu.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR038K-19
Namibia, Khorixas: An attraction for visitors is the Fingerklip pinnacle of naturally eroded sandstone near Khorixas.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, erosion

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Spain, Lanzarote, Teguise: wooden carvings attract much interest at the Sunday Market in Teguise.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-10
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool from the highest point, with gardens.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-09
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool, viewed from the museum.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-08
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool from the first terrace, with the sea in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-07
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the dazzling white swimming pool contrasts with the black larva.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-06
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: reflections in the pool which has formed inside part of the volcanic "tube". It contains a rare species of crab, normally only found hundreds of metres below the surface of the sea.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR070K-09
Turkey, Lycia, Kas: replica of the "Uluburun", a 3500-year old vessel, to be loaded with replica cargo and sunk on the same spot as the original as a diver attraction.
Keywords: historic vessels, scuba diving, diving, sunken wrecks, boats of antiquity, Lycia

PMR068K-33
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: yachts at their moorings with the kalesi (fortress) built by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1522 in the background.
Keywords: tourist attraction, sunshine, Mediterranean resort, marina, holiday resort, Turkish carpet centre, sailing, yachting, oriental

PMR068K-32
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: a carpet emporium and a ceramics stall, typical temptations for the visitor.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR068K-31
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: the river estuary, with small boat moorings, and footbridge in the background.
Keywords: tourist attraction, reflections, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR068K-30
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: yachts at their moorings overlooked by rows of new houses.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR068K-29
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: Fortress Hill, seen from Netsel Marina, across the harbour, with speedboat in the foreground.
Keywords: tourist attraction, reflections, sunshine, Mediterranean resort, marina, holiday resort, Turkish carpet centre, sailing, yachting, oriental

PMR068K-28
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: display of carpets before the "Silk Road" Emporium.
Keywords: tourist attraction, sunshine, Mediterranean resort, marina, holiday resort, Turkish carpet centre, sailing, yachting, oriental

PMR068K-27
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: some of the larger yachts at their moorings, with anglers in the foreground.
Keywords: tourist attraction, sunshine, Mediterranean resort, marina, holiday resort, Turkish carpet centre, sailing, yachting, oriental

PMR068K-26
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: view of the promenade, with a memorial (left) dedicated to the wives of the fishermen.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR068K-25
Turkey, Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: a footbridge between the beach and the yacht harbour, with small boats in the foreground.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR068K-24
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: part of the beach, with the yacht harbour in the background.
Keywords: tourist attraction, sunshine, Mediterranean resort, marina, holiday resort, Turkish carpet centre, sailing, yachting, oriental, sand, sunshades, sunbathing

PMR068K-23
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: a line-up of some of the largest yachts which offer cruises to Antalya and back.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR067K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof, the smallest of King Ludwig II's palaces, and the only one to be finished, with the golden fountain of Flora in the foreground.
Keywords: German architecture, Wittelsbach, tourist attraction

PMR061K-18
Bulgaria, Varna: In the pedestrian zone. Low prices attract plenty of holidaymakers from the west.

PMR399-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; west facade of the castle, with galleries, and surmounted by the figure of a knight.
Keywords: alpine, tourist attraction, cliff, fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crags, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR399-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in 1869, but the interior was never completed; view of the castle from the south west.
Keywords: alpine, Füssen, crags, towers, turrets, fairytale castle, cliff, tourist attraction, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR398-12
Schwangau, Upper Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II, perched above the Pöllat Gorge, with Lake Forggen and Lake Bannwald in the distance.
Keywords: fairytale castle, turrets, towers, crag, cliff, Füssen, tourist attraction, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR398-08
Steingaden, Upper Bavaria: the Wieskirche (church in a meadow), is the goal of numerous pilgrims from far and wide. In spring it stands in a sea of flowers. The famous ceiling frescoes by Domenikus Zimmermann have put it on the list of European Heritage Buildings.
Keywords: pilgrimage, miracle, tourist attraction, picturesque, photogenic, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

PMR398-05
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine

PMR398-04
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, reflections, park, architecture, rococo, tourist attraction, arabesques, byzantine

PMR398-03
Linderhof, Upper Bavaria: Linderhof Palace, the only palace to be completed by King Ludwig II. Here, the Moorish Kiosk, one of the features in the park. The walls are faced with pressed zinc plaques with intricate relief mouldings, with a golden cupola as crown. The kiosk was acquired by Ludwig II in Bohemia in 1876.
Keywords: royal palace, byzantine, arabesques, tourist attraction, rococo, architecture, park, reflections

PMR386-02
Australia, Queensland: flowers on a Bottlebrush tree (Callistemon viminalis). These attract many birds to feed off the honey.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR638-10
Albania, Tirana: the River Lana running through the centre of the city has been culverted and attractively landscaped.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city

PMR633-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the market place (Hauptmarkt) with the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, which attracts visitors daily at noon to its Glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR628-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, attracts visitors daily at noon to its glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR626-05
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: the ornamental pool surrounding volcanic columns, with the wind turbines in Parque Eolico near Los Valles visible in the far distance.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: view of the garden with Euphorbias featuring prominently, and the historic windmill behind.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-03
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: the historic windmill overlooking terraces planted with divers cacti.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-02
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: surviving volcanic columns surrounded by cacti, with the historic windmill in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR626-01
Spain, Lanzaraote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: view across the crater-garden, with back-lit cacti, and extinct volcano in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR625-12
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: cacti imitate a volcanic column, overlooked by the historic windmill.
Keywords: Canary Islands, larva, botanical gardens, botany

PMR605-05
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. Closer view of some of the buildings which offer various children's attractions.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR661-12
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

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