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PMR-D12824 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Heilbronn: statue of Robert Mayer (1814-1876), doctor, born in Heilbronn, who discovered the law of the conservation of energy. Keywords: architecture, bronze, cobbles, culture, heritage, monument, physics, scientific, sculpture
PMR125-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the Lion Fountain in the grounds of Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig II was born. Keywords: monument, gardens, park, flowers, stone-carving
PMR116-06 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance: flowerbeds and fountains on the lakeside, with monument to Count Zeppelin (left), inventor of the dirigible airship, born in Constance in 1838. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens
PMR073-10 Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: statue of violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini (born here in 1692) in front of the town hall (1879) with the lion of St. Mark over the entrance. Keywords: Baroque music, monument, memorial, architecture, neo-classical, bronze figure, Istria
PMR-D11495 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands
PMR-D11494 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kanoni: Mon Repos, a villa built for Frederick Adam in 1820 later became the property of the Greek Royal Family and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born here in 1921. It has been refurnished in the original style and is open to the public as the Museum of Paleopolis. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Ionian Islands
PMR-D8316 Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: the clocktower on the quayside, built around 1880, is a landmark for the water-borne traffic. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D4667 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: flowers of Dark Red Meranti (Pentacme Siamensis) growing in the grounds of the Royal Palace. According to legend Buddha was born under a tree of this species in one of his reincarnations. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, trees, shrubs
PMR-D1180 People's Republic of China, Xining: devout follower prostrating herself in the courtyard of Kumbum Monastery, where Tsongkapa is said to have been born. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1179 People's Republic of China, Xining: row of chedis at Kumbum Monastery, where Tsongkapa is said to have been born, not far from Xining. Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful
PMR-D1175 People's Republic of China, Xining: courtyard and temple of Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1174 People's Republic of China, Xining: entrance to Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1037 Thailand, Chiang Mai: the Chang Lom Chedi in Wat Chiang Mun dates back to 1297. It is borne on the backs of 15 brick-and-stucco elephants. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR193-04 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: hydrofoil returning to Sorrento. Keywords: marine craft, speed, ferry, high speed link, water borne, hydrovane
PMR173-03 U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian
PMR173-02 U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian
PMR-D2395 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. A faience panel exquisitely decorated with roses and birds in the adjacent gardens. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument, tiling, arabesques
PMR-D2394 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. The octagonal pavilion enclosing his tombstone is much visited. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument
PMR-D2393 Iran, Shiraz: tomb of the famous poet Hafez (1325-89), born in Shiraz, and probably Iran's most popular poet. A book of his collected works can be found in most homes in the country. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, literature, poetry, garden, flowers, monument
PMR460-03 Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: memorial to the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus (1458-90) who was born in present day Romania (in Cluj-Napoca in 1443). Side view - with reclining resident! Keywords: Klausenburg, natural heritage, historic, statue, sculpture, monument, bronze
PMR460-02 Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: memorial to the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus (1458-90) who was born in present day Romania (in Cluj-Napoca in 1443). Keywords: Klausenburg, natural heritage, historic, statue, sculpture, monument, bronze
PMR496-03 Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view towards the Psiloritis Mountains; in the cleft between the two peaks is the Kamares cave, where Zeus was said to have been born. Keywords: national heritage, archeology, archeological, excavations, historic, mythology
PMR094K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the neo-Gothic Hohenschwangau Castle built by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, where Ludwig II was born and spent his childhood. Keywords: autumn, Castle of the Swan Knights, Schloss Hohenschwangau, Hohenschwangau Palace, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR089K-30 Albania, Tirana: bronze statue of Mother Teresa, an Albanian, born Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, in Skopje. Keywords: Shqiperia, monument, architecture, capital city
PMR086K-04 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the "Bach House", devoted to exhibits and memorabilia of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in the city. Keywords: historic town, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR080K-36 Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Portico and wrought iron gates to one of the side entrances. Keywords: Islamic, arches, arch, column, cupola, dome, architecture, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque
PMR080K-35 Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Courtyard and portico, showing some of the faience decoration. Keywords: Islamic, arches, columns, cupola, dome, architecture, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque
PMR080K-34 Tunisia, Monastir: Mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, who died on 6th April 2000, aged 96. He was in office from 1957 to 1987. The mausoleum was built in 1963. Main entrance, with dome, surmounting the memorial hall. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture, dome, cupola
PMR078K-28 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: 19th century historical citizen's militia standards from Rottweil, Baden Württemburg, borne by militiamen. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR029K-31 Australia, Queensland, Warwick: Statue of Joseph Byrnes, born 1860, M.L.A. for Warwick in 1896, in front of the Post Office building. Keywords: architecture, street scene
PMR397-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo: polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub (born February 1994) with mother. Keywords: flora and fauna, München, mammals, quadrupeds, carnivores
PMR544-7 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: the open air museum of traditional Romanian farmhouses in the grounds of the castle; beehives in the foreground. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR544-6 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: a group of visitors round the well in the main courtyard. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR544-5 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: steps up to the main entrance (left). Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR544-4 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle from an adjacent hill. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR544-3 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle surrounded by woods. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR544-2 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle from the nearby valley, surrounded by forest. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR630-12 Tunisia, Monastir: twin minarets of the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, who was born in Monastir. Erected in 1963. Here: a closer view of the intricate wrought iron gates and enclosing fence. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb
PMR630-11 Tunisia, Monastir: twin minarets of the mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of Tunisia, who was born in Monastir. Erected in 1963. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture
PMR597-12 Cyprus: Petra tou Romiou, the rock where Aphrodite was born,on the south west coast of Cyprus, with view of the beach.

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