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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-36
Hong Kong 1958: the beach at Repulse Bay with shark-protected bathing.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (223 files)

PMR143-06
Bulgaria, Sofia: the round Church of St. George, dating from 10/11th century, standing on the site of a Roman public bath from the 4th century, and surrounded on all sides by the Balkan Hotel. During the Turkish occupation it served as a mosque.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR-D13458
Greece, Island of Rhodos, Lindos: rows of umbrellas on the beach with the harbour in the background.
Keywords: bathing, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, holidays, island hopping, paddling, sand, swimming

PMR132-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: feeding the swans on the Bannwaldsee (lake).
Keywords: bathing, waterfowl, paddling

PMR107-03
Egypt, River Nile: swimming from the feluccas "Nasser" and "Mary".
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, bathing

PMR092-01
Austria, Vienna: the pool in the Burggarten, with swans in the foreground.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, metropolis, culture, leisure, bathing

PMR065-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Olympic Swimming Bath (1972) in the snow, reflected in the lake
Keywords: München, Olympic Games, competition, reflections, revolutionary, architecture

PMR062-12
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: the beach at Muizenberg, False Bay
Keywords: sand, surf, coastline, bathing, paddling, sunbathing

PMR060-12
South Africa, Natal, Durban: the beach from the south, with fisherman's pier and the almost completed (1977) Maharishee Hotel
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming, surfboarding, city skyline, paddling, sand, surf, seashore

PMR060-11
South Africa, Natal, Durban: the beach from the north, with surfboards in the foreground
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming, surfboarding, city skyline, paddling, sand, surf, seashore

PMR-D11496
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: the scant remains of a Roman Bath complex.
Keywords: culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands, ruin

PMR-D11392
Greece, Island of Corfu, Porto Timoni: Agios Georgios beach.
Keywords: bathing, bay, coast, picturesque, sandy

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-D11006
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Bad Gögging: half-excavated Roman thermal bath, 56m. long x 30m. wide, from first century AD, partly under the parish church of St: Andreas. Unique in Bavaria.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, culture, exhibit, museum, ruins

PMR-D9958
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Caloura: swimming pool, built into a breakwater, adjacent to the harbour.
Keywords: bathing, recreation, sunbathing

PMR-D8410
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): the bay and bathing beach at Mersini, with the road up to Chora on the far side.
Keywords: picturesque, sandy, secluded, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping

PMR-D8409
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): the bay and bathing beach at Mersini, with the road up to Chora on the far side.
Keywords: picturesque, sandy, secluded, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping

PMR-D8382
Greece, Island of Paros, Piso Livadi: open-air restaurant on the sandy beach with pleasure boats moored in the harbour in the background.
Keywords: Greek Islands, sunbathing, swimming, paddling, bathing, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, bay

PMR-D8381
Greece, Island of Paros, Piso Livadi: the sandy beach with moored pleasure boats and overlooking hotels.
Keywords: Greek Islands, sunbathing, swimming, paddling, bathing, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, harbour, bay

PMR-D8338
Greece, Island of Donoussa: the bay at Mersini, on the south coast with its small settlement.
Keywords: Greek Islands, panorama, bathing, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Donousa

PMR-D8337
Greece, Island of Donoussa: the bay at Mersini, on the south coast, with the small beach and settlement beyond.
Keywords: Greek Islands, panorama, bathing, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Donousa

PMR-D8334
Greece, Island of Donoussa: the sandy beach at Mersini, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, bathing, sunbathing, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Donousa

PMR-D7589
Morocco, Essaouira: holiday resort on the Atlantic coast, with sandy beaches, ideal for bathing. Reflections of the town in the glassy sea..
Keywords: Africa, paddling, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7588
Morocco, Essaouira: holiday resort on the Atlantic coast, with sandy beaches, ideal for bathing. View across the bay.
Keywords: Africa, breakers, surf, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7396
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of a dolphin and fishes in the North Baths (Thermen), whose water was supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7395
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Interior of the North Baths (Thermen) supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7394
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic on the floor of the North Baths (Thermen) whose water was supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7393
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Interior of the North Baths (Thermen) supplied by the aqueduct.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7352
Morocco, M'Diq: view of the wide, sandy beach, ideal for bathing.
Keywords: picturesque, Africa, Maghreb, holiday

PMR-D5931
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: view into the rugged steep-sided gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky, craggy, geology

PMR-D5930
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5929
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5928
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5927
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5926
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5925
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: recreational area adjacent to the cafe and lifeguard post.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5924
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5923
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5825
Oman, Nakhal: the river, just below the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah, is a popular place for local people to paddle and bathe.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, spa

PMR-D5691
Greece, Island of Milos: view of the beach and headland at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing, volcanic

PMR-D5690
Greece, Island of Milos: a secluded rocky cove with ideal bathing beach at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing, peaceful, tranquil

PMR-D5689
Greece, Island of Milos: beach houses at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5688
Greece, Island of Milos: the beach at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5687
Greece, Island of Milos: view of the beach and headland at Provatas, on the south coast.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5685
Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: view of the beach and the town across the bay.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful, sand, bathing

PMR-D5590
Greece, Island of Folegandros: the beach at Karavostasis.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, bathing, sand, sunbathing

PMR-D4734
The Philippines, Samar Island: bathers in the sea off Malajog Beach..
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing, leisure, resort, holidays

PMR-D4733
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Beach. with its thickly wooded, hilly hinterland.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing

PMR-D4732
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: pineapple flower.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing, botany, plants, horticulture, fruit

PMR-D4731
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view of Malajog Beach.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing

PMR-D4444
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the palm-tree-lined promenade, sandy beach, and hotels on the far side of the bay.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4443
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the palm-tree-lined promenade, sandy beach, and hotels on the far side of the bay.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4442
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the broad, sandy beach lines the bay, backed by palm trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4441
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the broad, sandy beach lines the bay, backed by palm trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4409
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view of Malajog Beach.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing

PMR-D4213
England, Sussex, Littlehampton: colourful bathing huts, stretching along the beach.
Keywords: sand, holidays, seaside, swimming

PMR-D4165
Turkey, Mugla Province, Bodrum: "pirate" ships with bizarre modifications lure passers-by on thr quayside to join a trip round the bay.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing, lurid, garish, tourism

PMR-D4161
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: "pirate" ship colourfully illuminated at night.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing, lurid, garish, tourism

PMR-D4160
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: "pirate" ships with bizarre modifications lure passers-by on thr quayside to join a trip round the bay.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing, lurid, garish, tourism

PMR-D4159
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: "pirate" ships with bizarre modifications lure passers-by on thr quayside to join a trip round the bay.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing, lurid, garish, tourism

PMR-D4141
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the flower-lined promenade leading to the popular sandy beach.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing

PMR-D4140
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: palm trees line the promenade which serves the length of the beach.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, holiday resort, colourful, beach, bathing

PMR-D2877
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the Bay of Pallas, which has a fine sandy beach for bathing.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2869
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the Bay of Pallas, which has a fine sandy beach for bathing.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D0465
Greece, Island of Symi: an ideal bay for bathing near Marathountas Beach.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0429
Greece, Island of Kos: interior of restored Turkish bath.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0167
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR-D0166
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR-D0148
England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial, Above ground level the buildings are from the 19th century. Towers of the Abbey Church behind.
Keywords: architecture, bathing, heritage, mineral springs, mineral baths, spa, Roman ruins, historic

PMR-D0147
England, Wiltshire, Bath: the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial. The buildings below ground level are of Roman origin.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0146
England, Wiltshire, Bath: a "Druid priest" recites a prayer to the gods on the edge of the Great Bath, part of the complex belonging to the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0145
England, Wiltshire, Bath: steam rising from the Sacred Spring in the Roman Baths, whose mineral waters are said to be beneficial.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0144
England, Wiltshire, Bath: part of a carved stone Roman temple pediment with Gorgon's head preserved in the museum of the Roman Baths.
Keywords: architecture, historic, Roman ruins, spa, mineral baths, mineral springs, heritage, bathing

PMR-D0143
England, Wiltshire, Bath: exquisite fan-vaulting in the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, founded in the 7th century, built from 12th century onwards, showing the fine Perpendicular Gothic window.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, cathedrals, Perpendicular Gothic, historic

PMR334-04
England, Norfolk, Norwich: founded at the time of the Norman Conquest, Norwich Castle retains only the much-renovated highly ornamented keep, which is now home to the Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Bath stone, ancient, monument

PMR300-05
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: bathing and canoeing in the Rhine.
Keywords: water sport, cooling water, summer heat, River Rhine

PMR289-07
Turkey, Hierapolis: source of the mineral spring which now issues forth from a number of culverts into the swimming pool.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-06
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-05
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-02
Turkey, Hierapolis: part of the extensive Roman Necropolis with Roman Baths in the background.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR287-12
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. The "Red Spring", which bubbles out of the rock into this pool, before flowing away. At a steady 35 degrees C., it is too hot to bathe in.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis

PMR287-11
Turkey, Aphrodisias: stoa of the palaestra adjoining the Baths of Hadrian (?)
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR285-04
Turkey, Kusadasi: the long, sandy beach is ideal for bathing.
Keywords: holidays, tourism, sunbathing, relaxing, paddling, swimming, colourful

PMR272-07
U.S.A., Florida: Playalinda Beach, north of Cape Canaveral.
Keywords: sand, sea, sunshine, sunbathing, bathing, surf, unfrequented

PMR270-09
Bahamas, Nassau: Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island, from the shade of the trees.
Keywords: sand, sea, sunbathing, bathing, swimming, sunshine, unfrequented

PMR270-08
Bahamas, Nassau: para-skiing off Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island.
Keywords: sand, sea, sunbathing, bathing, swimming, sunshine, unfrequented

PMR267-04
U.S.A., Florida: beach and pier at Naples, on the Gulf of Mexico, with yachts in the foreground.
Keywords: sand, sea, bathing, sunbathing, idyllic, picturesque

PMR267-03
U.S.A., Florida: beach and pier at Naples, on the Gulf of Mexico.
Keywords: sand, sea, palm trees, bathing, sunbathing, idyllic, picturesque, unfrequented

PMR264-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: swimming pool on the roof of a modern residential block.
Keywords: München, leisure, bathing, cooling, relaxing, real estate, property market

PMR263-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: exposed Roman hypocaust used for heating the floors at St. Barbara's Roman Baths.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR262-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: current (1988) excavations of a third Roman baths complex in the centre of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, archeological, excavations, ruin

PMR261-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Imperial Roman Baths (4th century), the largest outside Rome. These walls (partially rebuilt) formed the apse of the caldarium.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR236-06
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Dornei: part of the bath house with a view of the town and church tower.
Keywords: colourful, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR209-04
Israel, Herodion: a hilltop fortress near Bethlehem built by Herod the Great in 39 BC as a retreat and mausoleum. In the foreground is the Great Hall of the palace, with the baths complex behind.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, fortifications, defence, picturesque, archeology, ruin, excavations

PMR203-12
Israel, Negev Desert: bathing in the Dead Sea at Neve Zohar, a newly established (1985) tourist resort on the Dead Sea.
Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, beach, sunbathing, sand, swimming

PMR-D3137
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Malajog Beach.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, verdant, sandy shore, swimming, bathing, paddling, boats, palm trees, recreation, Filipinos

PMR-D3136
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Malajog Beach.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, verdant, sandy shore, swimming, bathing, paddling, boats, palm trees, recreation, Filipinos

PMR-D3135
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Malajog Beach.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, verdant, sandy shore, swimming, bathing, paddling, boats, palm trees, recreation, Filipinos

PMR-D3118
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: swimming in the emerald waters of the Blanca Aurora River, upstream from the falls.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, tropical forest, colourful, palm trees, cooling, bathing

PMR-D3117
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: swimming in the emerald waters of the Blanca Aurora River, upstream from the falls.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, tropical forest, colourful, palm trees, cooling, bathing

PMR-D3115
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls. Springing over the falls into the pool is one way of keeping cool.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, bathing, watersport, picturesque, rocks

PMR-D3107
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: swimming pool and gardens of the Ciriaco Hotel, with view of the neighbouring islands.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D3106
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: swimming pool, with part of the poolside restaurant, of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D3105
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: gardens, fountain and swimming pool of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D3104
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: swimming pool of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D2979
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2978
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2977
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2976
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2975
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls, a local Mecca for picnic outings in hot weather.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, swimming, watersports, bathing, adventure playground, cooling

PMR-D2973
The Philippines, Samar Island: Veriato Waterfalls, with natural swimming pool.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, geology, watersports, picturesque, bathing

PMR-D2930
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: children cooling off in the water of the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, swimming, bathing, splashing, fresh

PMR191-04
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola, with natural arch in the rocks, and moored boats.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, boats, bathing, rocky, steep, cove

PMR191-03
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola, with beach cafe and boats.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, boats, bathing, rocky, steep, natural arch, cove

PMR191-02
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: lear waters feflecting the colourful beach huts on one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola. A tiny Byzantine church is almost hidden by the trees.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, deck-chairs, bathing, translucent

PMR191-01
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: group of fishermen with boats drawn up on the beach at Marina Piccola.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, moorings, beach, sand, bathing, swimming, sunbathing

PMR188-12
Italy, Campania: Positano on the Amalfi Coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, bathing, sand, boats

PMR187-06
Hungary, Budapest: Kiraly Furdo (King's Baths), erected in the 16th century by Turkish Pasha Szokoli Mustafa, and still in use.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Ottoman, hammam

PMR185-09
Hungary, Budapest: Baroque style buildings of the Szechenyi Mineral Baths, at 76 degrees C., one of the hottest natural springs in Europe.
Keywords: picturesque, traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, spa town

PMR147-04
Romania, Constanta: the Casino, built between the wars, in art nouveau style, stands on the promenade overlooking the Black Sea. The architects were Daniel Renard and Petre Antonescu.
Keywords: holidays, bathing, swimming, paddling, sunbathing, sandy, sunshine, seaside

PMR147-03
Romania, Constanta on the Black Sea: the beach.
Keywords: holidays, bathing, swimming, paddling, sunbathing, sandy, sunshine, seaside

PMR-D2190
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2189
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2188
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2187
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2186
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2185
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2184
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2183
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D1960
Northumberland: the beach at Bamburgh.
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming, seaside, holidays, sand

PMR-D1736
Exmouth: Sandy Bay.
Keywords: culture, picturesque, seaside town, holiday resort, beach, holidays, bathing, sand

PMR460-10
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Vatra Dornei: the old-established mineral baths for which the resort is famous.
Keywords: architecture, historic, health resort, pump room, mineral spa, natural heritage, street scene

PMR506-03
Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: a rocky bay with sheltered swimming near "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island.
Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water

PMR506-02
Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island, with the tiny Klidhes Islands in the distance.
Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water, rocks, surf

PMR500-05
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: Büyük Hamam, formerly a 14th century church, is now the largest public baths.
Keywords: Lefkosa, Byzantine architecture, street scene

PMR496-04
Island of Crete, Kalives: view of the resort and its beach from above.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, coast, coastline, bathing, swimming

PMR492-03
Island of Santorini, Perivolos: black sand beach, with the grey slopes of Mesa Vouno in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, bathing, swimming, volcanic

PMR488-07
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: "North Lustral Bath", probably a shrine with religious significance.
Keywords: picturesque, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage, architecture

PMR439-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Volksbad, an elegant public swimming bath, with its ornate clocktower, on the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: München, swimming hall, swimming pool, autumn colour, fall, autumn foliage

PMR540-10
Croatia, Island of Krk, Baska: beach and promenade of this popular bathing resort in the North Adriatic Sea.
Keywords: colourful, bathing, swimming, sun-bathing, relaxing, holidays, sand, beach umbrellas

PMR433-07
Poland, Sopot: sauntering on the pier is a favourite pastime in summer.
Keywords: holiday resort, bathing costumes, beach, sunshine, picturesque, seaside

PMR433-04
Poland, Sopot: the beach, in the Bay of Danzig. Sopot was the most popular beach resort on the Baltic coast in the 19th century.
Keywords: holiday resort, bathing, beach, sunshine, picturesque, seaside

PMR534-04 (2)
Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies.
View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the first-floor gallery.
Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR534-04 (1)
Iraq, Baghdad: Medrese Al-Mustansariya, the principal school/university in the Abbasid era. Built under Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah (1226-1242), it provided lecture halls, library, refectory, baths, student accommodation, hospital with pharmacy, and mosque. The curriculum included Arabic, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Medicine, and especially, Koran studies.
View of the courtyard and colourful minaret from the entrance.
Keywords: architecture, madrassa, madrasa, centre of studies, education, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR525-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the tower of the Volksbad (swimming bath), with the towers of the Cathedral, the New Town Hall, St. Peter's Church, and the Church of the Holy Ghost, behind.
Keywords: München, skyline, winter sunshine, metropolis, traffic

PMR140K-14
Greece, Island of Kos: ancient wagon tracks on the Roman road, with the ruins of the Thermae (baths) on the left.
Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR126K-25
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: ornamental pool near the Roman Baths in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-23
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: part of the Roman Baths complex in Sans Souci Park, in the shape of an Italian mansion, reflected in its lake.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR119K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Football Stadium (former home of Bayern-Munich), TV-Tower, Swimming Baths and lake.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR116K-28
Jordan, Aqaba: view of Aqaba Fort with minaret of the neighbouring mosque beyond.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, palm trees, bathing beach, Islam, mediaeval, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba

PMR116K-27
Jordan, Aqaba: the surviving adobe walls of a late 3rd century church, said to be the oldest purpose-built church in the world.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, palm trees, bathing beach, Islam, mediaeval, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba

PMR116K-26
Jordan, Aqaba: the main street of the mediaeval town of Ayla, the forerunner of Aqaba, which has recently been excavated, from the Egyptian Gate.
Keywords: Muslim, Gulf of Aqaba, desert town, coast, mediaeval, Islam, bathing beach, palm trees, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR116K-25
Jordan, Aqaba: the Egyptian Gate of the mediaeval town of Ayla, the forerunner of Aqaba, which has recently been excavated.
Keywords: Muslim, Gulf of Aqaba, desert town, coast, mediaeval, Islam, bathing beach, palm trees, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR116K-24
Jordan, Aqaba: the beach, looking north, with some of the new hotels in the background.
Keywords: Muslim, palm trees, bathing beach, Islam, mediaeval, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba

PMR114K-16
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Exposed underfloor heating system (hypocaust) of the Roman Baths.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR107K-19
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: view to the south-east, of the beach and bay, ringed with modern residential blocks and hotels.
Keywords: coastal resort, holiday resort, beach, swimming, bathing

PMR107K-18
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: view to the north-west, of the Pacific Ocean, beach, pier and coast road, from the vegetation-covered cliff.
Keywords: coastal resort, bathing, swimming, beach, holiday resort

PMR107K-04
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: monument on the seafront, with modern hotel block behind (Callao?)
Keywords: coastal resort, holiday resort, beach, swimming, bathing

PMR107K-03
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: the well-tended Parque del Amor, popular venue for wedding photographs.
Keywords: coastal resort, holiday resort, beach, swimming, bathing

PMR107K-02
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: the Pacific Ocean, with the pier in the foreground, from the clifftop.
Keywords: coastal resort, bathing, swimming, beach, holiday resort

PMR106K-30
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

An Inca bath with the water supply still functioning, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR097K-05
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach, with palm trees in the foreground providing welcome shade.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR097K-04
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach, with silhouetted bathers in the surf and Sugar Loaf Mountain in the background.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR097K-03
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach, with hotels and apartment blocks lining the promenade.
Keywords: sand, sunbathing, bathing, swimming, seaside, relaxing, holidays, vacation, sunshine

PMR097K-02
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach, with part of the bay and breaking waves.
Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing

PMR097K-01
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach, with palm trees in the foreground and a beach football game in progress.
Keywords: sand, sunbathing, bathing, swimming, seaside, relaxing, holidays, vacation, sunshine

PMR092K-05
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the hypocaust and underfloor heat circulation system of the baths.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-04
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: general view of the ruins, with the baths (left) and the courthouse (right).
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-13
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Daut-Pasha Amam (baths), architecturally notable, is now home to the city's modern art gallery.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque, Turkish baths, architecture

PMR081K-13
Tunisia, Carthage: Part of the ruins of the Roman Thermae (Baths) of Antoninus Pius.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Carthago, architecture

PMR056K-20
Malta, Ghar Lapsi: good bathing is to be had in this tiny, rocky cove.

PMR028K-34
Australia, Northern Territory: Cooling down in Buley Rock Holes, Litchfield National Park.
Keywords: bathing, hot weather relief, river, waterfall, swimming

PMR027K-33
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Cable beach, which extends for about 22 kilometres further to the north.
Keywords: promenade, bathing, swimming, sea shore, empty beach

PMR027K-26
Australia, Western Australia: Part of the beach at Coral Bay, popular with private motor boat owners.
Keywords: bathing, swimming, open air, water sport

PMR027K-25
Australia, Western Australia: Turquoise Bay beach, right next to Ningaloo Coral Reef, Exmouth.
Keywords: open air, bathing, swimming, silver sand

PMR027K-02
Australia, Western Australia: Chinamans Beach at Kalbarri, very popular with anglers.
Keywords: bathing, boating, swimming, open air, holidays, vacation

PMR026K-08
Australia, Victoria: The beach at Anglesea.
Keywords: beaches, swimming, bathing

PMR025K-10
Australia, Tasmania: Lichen-covered boulders on Wineglas Bay beach in Freycinet National Park.
Keywords: beaches, swimming, bathing

PMR025K-09
Australia, Tasmania: Wineglas Bay in Freycinet National Park, seen from the Lookout.
Keywords: beaches, swimming, bathing

PMR001K-26
Poland, Sopot: Bathing beach and hotel at cure resort of Sopot.

PMR030K-20
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Sunset beach on the north coast of Oahu, with palm trees and sunbathers in the foreground.
Keywords: bathing, swimming, sunbathing, silver sand

PMR030K-19
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Sunset beach on the north coast of Oahu.
Keywords: bathing, swimming, sunbathing, silver sand

PMR030K-07
USA, Hawaii: Waikiki Beach with sailing boats in the foreground.
Keywords: swimming, bathing, sunbathing, water sports

PMR075K-34
Spain, Lanzarote: sunshades on the Playa de Pocillos.
Keywords: Canary Islands, beach loungers, sunshades, beach holidays, sunshine, bathing, relaxing, paddling, golden sand

PMR075K-24
Spain, Lanzarote: Playa de las Conchas, on the island of La Graciosa, remains deserted most of the year, but bathing can be hazardous.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, beach, golden sand, surf, idyll

PMR075K-23
Spain, Lanzarote: Playa de las Conchas, on the island of La Graciosa, remains deserted most of the year, but bathing can be hazardous.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, beach, golden sand, surf, idyll

PMR069K-02
Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: entry arch to the well-preserved, late Roman baths (Therme), which were among the largest in Asia Minor.
Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities, Lycia

PMR061K-24
Bulgaria, Varna: The Roman baths of Odessos, dating from the second century AD. Here, the latrina (toilets).

PMR414-11
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): bridge over the River Tepla on the outskirts of the town, with one of the mineral springs bath houses behind.
Keywords: Karlsbad, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-06
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): Mlynska Colonnade, where the famous Libusin mineral curative waters may be drunk or bathed in. The River Tepla flows under the square at this point.
Keywords: Karlsbad, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR392-02
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Devil's Bath", a deep pool of hot water with a very high sulphur content.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR390-11
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua: a game of bowls in Government Gardens, with palm trees and swimming baths behind.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR390-10
New Zealand: North Island, Rotorua: Government Gardens, dominated by the ostentatious Tudor Towers, built in 1907 as a bath-house, and now converted to a museum and restaurant. Flower beds, with croquet game in progress.
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori

PMR387-10
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - artificial beach and bathing pool, but real palm trees!
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR379-07
Australia, Alice Springs: view along Bath Street from Anzac Hill.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR564-9
Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: many hotels give directly onto the beach.
Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort

PMR564-8
Hawaii, Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head in the distance.
Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort

PMR564-12
Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian surfer and Olympic swimmer, is commemorated by this bronze statue, garlanded with lei.
Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort

PMR564-11
Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: palm tree on the sands, with Diamond Head in the distance.
Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort

PMR564-10
Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: boats on the sands, with the Hilton Hotel and Hawaiian Village towering in the background.
Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort

PMR561-2
Australia, Northern Territiry, Litchfield National Park: Wangi Falls and bathing pool, where the smaller Freshwater Crocodiles are sometimes found!
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR558-5
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Town Beach: golden sand, turquoise sea, cloudless sky, palm trees - and not a soul in sight!
Keywords: tropical, bathing, sunshine

PMR558-4
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Part of Cable Beach, which extends for about 22 kilometres further (to the north of Broome). Golden sand, turquoise sea, cloudless sky, palm trees - room for everyone!
Keywords: tropical, bathing, sunbathing

PMR553-9
Australia, Tasmania: Lichen-covered boulders on the beach at Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park.
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, swimming

PMR545-5
Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: the Hercules Fountain in the main street, with the Catholic church in the background.
Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths

PMR545-4
Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: view of the cast-iron bridge over the River Cerna and communal rooms. The government is endeavouring to revive the popularity of the spa town.
Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths

PMR545-3
Baile Herculane ("Baths of Hercules"): used and named by the Romans, these mineral springs formed the basis of a spa developed by the Austrians at the beginning of the 19th century. Here: view of the cast-iron bridge over the River Cerna with baths and communal rooms. The government is endeavouring to revive the popularity of the spa town.
Keywords: spa town, health spa, mineral baths

PMR679-05
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: part of the beach and lake with children bathing.
Keywords: historic, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR639-08
Macedonia, Ohrid: bathers in the rocky bay of Kaneo on Lake Ohrid, adjacent to the church of St. John (Sv. Jovan) Kaneo.
Keywords: bathing, sunbathing, coast, swimming, beach

PMR636-07
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Here: part of the town's public baths (thermae).
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR624-04
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: stairway leading to the "State Agora" from the gymnasium and baths complex.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR624-03
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: facade wall of the Graeco-Roman gymnasium and baths complex on a lower terrace.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

PMR611-05
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: ruins of the Roman baths (Thermae) built during the second century AD, and said to be the fourth largest Roman baths in Europe.
Keywords: Roman ruins, archeological site, archeological excavations

PMR605-09
Malta, Ghar Lapsi: this tiny, rocky bay has no sandy beach for bathing.

PMR604-10
Malta, Gozo: the tiny beach and promenade at Xlendi.
Keywords: surf boards, bathing, children

PMR569-06
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View of the camping site with restaurant and bar and thermal bath, from a neighbouring peak.

PMR656-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Nymphenbad (Bath of the Nymphs), in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong, shows Italian influence.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR655-08
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance. In this view the excellence of the construction techniques used by the Incas can be appreciated. The cylindrical protrusions were for pegging the roof.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR655-07
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.
The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance.
Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR648-08
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Laconica (sweat bath) with columned surround in the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-07
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Natatio (swimming pool and entrance hall) in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. The Palaestra is visible in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-06
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The wall of the Frigidarium (the largest hall) of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR648-05
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The columned Palaestra in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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