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Aircraft (1 file)

PMR-D5361
Russia, Moscow: VQ-BRJ Boeing 747-8HVF (c/n 37670) of Air Bridge Cargo at Sheremetyevo Airport.
Keywords: aviation, air liner, arplane, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft

Singapore pictures 1958-9 (4 files)

PMR.SP-17
Singapore 1958: colourful figures on the "gopuram" of the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-06
Singapore 1958: Cavanagh Suspension Bridge over the Singapre River.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-05
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with Fullarton Building and Anderson Bridge.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.SP-03
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with Fullarton Building, Anderson Bridge and Asia Insurance Building, the only " skyscraper" in Singapore.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (552 files)

PMR114-05
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Rimini.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman

PMR114-04
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Rimini.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman, reflections

PMR099-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the underpass on the North Ring Road, with the BMW Tower and Museum in the background; from the Olympia Park Bridge.
Keywords: München, architecture, urban motorway, traffic flow

PMR098-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: feeding the swans from one of the many canal bridges.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

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

PMR087-11
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. On either side are gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: bridges, national heritage, historic bridge

PMR087-09
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. On either side are gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: bridges, national heritage, historic bridge

PMR083-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Henkersteg" ("Hangman's Bridge") and reflections in the River Pegnitz from the west.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR083-01
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old roofed wooden bridge over the River Pegnitz, with the twin towers of St. Lawrence's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Henkersteg ("Hangman's Bridge") with Max Bridge visible on the far side, and reflections of arch in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spital Bridge over the River Pegnitz with old burgher houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR081-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Mallard on the River Isar with the Prince Regent Bridge (Prinzregentenbrucke) in the distance, and autumn foliage
Keywords: München, picturesque, colourful, ducks, waterfowl, gravelbanks

PMR081-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian Parliament, built in 1857 by Friedrich Burklein, with the Maximilian Bridge over the River Isar
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, reflections

PMR074-10
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: the quayside and castle from the bridge to Ciova
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, defence, town wall, campanile

PMR074-04
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Krk: the strait between the island of Krk and the mainland, with construction work on the new linking bridge visible in the distance.
Keywords: moorings, watercraft, boats, Adriatic

PMR072-09
Slovenia, Ljubljana: street scene with one of the "Three Bridges", statue of poet Franz Preseren, and the facade of the Franciscan Church (17th century)
Keywords: capital city, architecture, Baroque

PMR072-07
Italy, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa: the old wooden roofed bridge spanning the River Brenta
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR072-06
Italy, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa: view of the old town and River Brenta from the modern road bridge
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR070-08
Italy, Venice: the Rialto Bridge with gondolas in the foreground
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR070-02
Italy, Venice: the Bridge of Sighs, with corner sculpture, "the Drunkenness of Noah"
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR069-07
Italy, Venice: gondolas on the Bacino Orseolo
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, bridge, canal, reflections

PMR069-05
Italy, Venice: gondola passing uinder the Ponte de le Colonne in a shaft of sunlight
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, canal, bridge, footbridge

PMR067-10
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: fishing from a bridge over the River Inn
Keywords: alpine, nature, alpine scenery, Alps, snow-capped, mountains

PMR061-02
South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - model container vessel passing under raised road bridge
Keywords: model town, scale replica

PMR058-09
South Africa, Natal, Durban: one of many red wooden bridges in the Japanese Water Gardens
Keywords: landscape, peace haven, artistic, artistry, picturesque, reflections

PMR055-12
Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: the Iron Railway Bridge spanning the Zambesi River, from the grounds of the Victoria Falls Hotel, with colourful bougainvillea in the foreground
Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power, blossom, shrub, vivid

PMR052-03
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: statue of St. Killian on the old stone bridge (1473), with the Marienberg Fortress in the background
Keywords: missionary, bishop, stone figure, hilltop, fortification, Christian, Christianity

PMR046-10
Czechoslovakia, Prague: view of the old water mill from the Charles Bridge in 1977
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue

PMR046-09
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Charles Bridge, defence towers, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Three Ostriches pub in 1977
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue

PMR-D11830
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the new 4079-metre long bridge to Rügen with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007, crosses the island of Dänholm.
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11829
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): bridges to the island of Rügen: on the left the old Rügendamm and on the right the new bridge, 4079-metres long, opened in 2007. both in use.
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11828
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the new bridge to Rügen with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007, crosses the island of Dänholm (foreground).
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11826
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): bridges to the island of Rügen: in the vorground the old Rügendamm and behind the new bridge with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007.
Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11421
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): Castel a Terra with Venetian belltower and lighthouse in the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio), showing the bridge over the moat (Contrafossa) and Venetian fortifications.
Keywords: architecture, bastion, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D11408
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): entrance gate to the bridge across the moat (Contrafossa) to the Paleo Frourio (Old Fortress).
Keywords: bastion, Castel a Terra, fort, Ionian Islands, picturesque

PMR-D8636
Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie.
Keywords: engineering, Latin America, railway bridge, South America, yellow

PMR-D11241
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: road sign on the way to Patara.
Keywords: bridge, directions, flyover, gantry, Mediterranean, traffic control

PMR030-03
Italy, Veneto, Verona: the old Roman stone bridge over the River Adige, the Ponte Pietra, and the Duomo with campanile (from 1187).
Keywords: architecture, panorama, heritage, historic, culture

PMR-D10431
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the Jardim Antonio Borges was established by a wealthy landowner, Antonio Borges, in 1858 and is now freely available to the public. The bridge in the imaginative Fern Ravine.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9576
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island near Heydalir, where the Ring Road (No.1) bridges many rivers.
Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature

PMR-D9565
Iceland: a suspension bridge on the sparsely populated Melrakkasletta peninsula in the far north of the island.
Keywords: engineering, construction

PMR-D8828
Chile, El Maiten: view from the Puente Rio Maiten bridge, where the river has carved out a deep gorge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8824
Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the suspension bridge in the south.
Keywords: South America, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8823
Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. Puente General Carrera suspension bridge over the southern arm of the lake.
Keywords: South America, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8748
Chile. Chaiten: historic wooden bridge, now closed to traffic.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, timber, construction, Latin America

PMR-D8747
Chile. Chaiten: historic wooden bridge, now closed to traffic.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Latin America, construction, timber

PMR-D8742
Chile. Chaiten: Puente Senador Exequiel Gonzalez, a suspension bridge which carries the Carretera Austral (Austral Highway) over the Rio Palena.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, engineering, construction

PMR-D8741
Chile. Chaiten: Puente Senador Exequiel Gonzalez, a suspension bridge which carries the Carretera Austral (Austral Highway) over the Rio Palena.
Keywords: South America, construction, engineering, Latin America

PMR-D8697
Chile, Pargua: car ferry "Cruz del Sur" arriving from Chacao, Chiloe Island. It is planned to replace the ferry across the Chacao Channel with a bridge.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, ferryboat

PMR-D8682
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: visitor-bridge above the Petrohue River Waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, canyon, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8635
Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie.
Keywords: South America, railway bridge, yellow, engineering, Latin America

PMR-D8231
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a timber-framed bridge connects the building opposite.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8192
Norway, Hordaland, approaching Nordhordaland Bridge which traverses the Salhusfjorden. Completed in 1994 at a cost of NOK 910 million, it consists of a suspension bridge of 368 meztres length, and a pontoon bridge of 1246 Metres.
Keywords: Scandinavia, fjord, picturesque, construction, engineering, stress

PMR-D8149
Norway, Rogaland: approaching Voss, Route 13 passes along a steep-sided valley where a small bridge crosses the river.
Keywords: Scandinavia, landscape, scenic, picturesque, wild, countryside, nature

PMR-D8145
Norway, Rogaland: Erfjord Suspension Bridge, 294 metres long with three spans, was completed in 1963.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, scenic, landscape, fjord, construction , engineering, Rosebay Willowherb

PMR-D8139
Norway, Rogaland: Lysefjord Suspension Bridge, 639 metres long, completed in 1997, seen from the Lauvvik-Oanes ferry.
Keywords: Scandinavia, engineering, construction, fjord, landscape, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D8138
Norway, Rogaland: an inlet of the Hogsfjorden, with bridge and boathouse (?)
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, scenic, landscape, fjord

PMR-D8134
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: ferryboat passing under the harbour suspension bridge with new housing development on the left, seen from the top of the Valberg Tower.
Keywords: Scandinavia, construction, engineering, port, oil industry, historic, architecture

PMR-D8133
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: the harbour suspension bridge, from the top of the Valberg Tower.
Keywords: Scandinavia, construction, engineering, port, oil industry, historic, architecture

PMR-D8055
Norway, Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park within Frogner Park, a collection of the life work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), comprising more than 200 sculptures of bronze, granite and forged iron set around a central monolith. Frogner Pond, seen from the main bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city

PMR-D7980
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old Main bridge, Marienkapelle, Cathedral of St. Killian, old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, centre) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR-D7979
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old Main bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral of St. Killian.
Keywords: reflections, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, panorama, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D7975
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: the old stone Main bridge, built between 1473 and 1543, with statues of saints added around 1730. It replaced a Romanesque forerunner.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR-D7960
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: The Marienberg, with its fortress, is one of the oldest sites of settlement in Franconia, going back to at least 1000 BC. The present fortress was started about 1200 and remained the seat of the Prince-Bishops until 1719. It was remodelled into a Renaissance palace by Julius Echter from about 1600. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred. View with part of the bridge over the River Main.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7939
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D7938
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D6830
Ireland, County Kerry, Sneem: the River Sneem flows through the centre of the town and the olld stone bridge carries the main road across.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, rocks

PMR-D6749
Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: Peace Bridge, opened on 25th June 2011, connects the Protestant walled city with the Catholic quarter on the opposite side of the River Foyle. The red-brick Guildhall stands on the far side of the river.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, engineering, construction, suspension

PMR-D6721
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (right) to the mainland, with Rathlin Island in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, scenic, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6720
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (right), to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6719
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (right) to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6717
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast, Carrick-a-Rede: view of the coastal cliffs from the middle of the rope bridge to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, botany, colourful, surf, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6716
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6715
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6709
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the rope bridge connecting Carrick-a-Rede Island (National Trust), to the mainland.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D6579
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey, with O'Connell Monument in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6578
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Ha'penny Bridge (1816) over the River Liffey, with Bachelors Walk on the right.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6485
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. View of the house from the south-west, with stone bridge to the main entrance.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, botanical, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6479
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6477
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6264
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: view of the village from the stone bridge with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6263
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the old stone bridge over the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6262
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6261
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6227
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: Rieder Tor, the sole remaining town gate, with bridge over the River Wörnitz to Ried Island.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6019
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a natural bridge in the limestone cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, phenomenon

PMR-D5791
Oman, Muscat: natural bridge in the limestone cliffs, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5450
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the River Limmat and its bridges, from the Lindenhof hill.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5441
Switzerland, Zurich: cruise boat terminal on Bürkliplatz, with the Quaibrücke, the first bridge over the River Limmat and the Grossmünster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5425
Switzerland, Zurich: Bellevue Platz and Quaibrücke, the last bridge over the River Limmat.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5329
Uzbekistan, Jizzakh Province: following the old Silk Road along the Serashan Valley, now equipped with new bridges.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, Sunni Islam, river, landscape, parched

PMR-D4984
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Uighur capital, centre of regional trade and culture for two millennia: red flowers dominate People's Park with its traditional foot bridges.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, Uighur, oasis-city, ancient, heritage, historic, tradition, cosmopolitan

PMR-D4565
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: San Juanico bridge spans the San Juanico Strait between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Completed in 1973, its total length is 2.6 kilometres, the longest in the Philippines.
Keywords: colourful, engineering, structure, span, link, steel, construction

PMR-D4564
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: San Juanico bridge spans the San Juanico Strait between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Completed in 1973, its total length is 2.6 kilometres, the longest in the Philippines.
Keywords: colourful, engineering, structure, span, link, steel, construction

PMR-D4563
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: San Juanico bridge spans the San Juanico Strait between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Completed in 1973, its total length is 2.6 kilometres, the longest in the Philippines.
Keywords: colourful, engineering, structure, span, link, steel, construction

PMR-D4562
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: San Juanico bridge spans the San Juanico Strait between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Completed in 1973, its total length is 2.6 kilometres, the longest in the Philippines.
Keywords: colourful, engineering, structure, span, link, steel, construction

PMR-D4561
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: San Juanico bridge spans the San Juanico Strait between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Completed in 1973, its total length is 2.6 kilometres, the longest in the Philippines.
Keywords: colourful, engineering, structure, span, link, steel, construction

PMR-D4560
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: San Juanico bridge spans the San Juanico Strait between the islands of Samar and Leyte. Completed in 1973, its total length is 2.6 kilometres, the longest in the Philippines.
Keywords: colourful, engineering, structure, span, link, steel, construction

PMR-D4507
England, West Sussex, Henfield: South Downs Link near Adur Bridge..
Keywords: winter, countryside, walking, nature, open air, hedgerows, landscape

PMR-D4301
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: reflections in the canal, looking towards the Phang-Nga road bridge.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D2761
Netherlands, Amsterdam: this canal is crossed by five successive bridges.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2760
Netherlands, Amsterdam: Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), a traditional Dutch lifting bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, engineering

PMR-D2759
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a succession of bridges over the canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2756
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) with the flower-bedecked bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2755
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D2753
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1196
People's Republic of China, Tibet: new bridge over the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River near Dagar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1173
People's Republic of China, Xining: a series of bridges over the canal.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D0996
Myanmar, Yangon: aerial view of the Aung Zeya Suspension Bridge over the Hlaing River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0942
Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: monks crossing the Thinga Yarzar Canal on a wooden bridge.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0913
Myanmar, Mandalay: distant view of the British-built Ava bridge, the only bridge to span the Ayeyarwady River until recent years. Now replaced with a new bridge. Plumeria flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0895
Myanmar, Mandalay: villagers crossing U Bein's Teak Bridge on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura. At 1.2 kilometres, it is the world's longest.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0894
Myanmar, Mandalay: "landscape with figures" from U Bein's Bridge on Taungthaman lake near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0791
Thailand, Bangkok: Rama VIII Suspension Bridge over the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0169
Brazil, Curitiba: bridge over the Rio Ribeira (?) near Curitiba.
Keywords: road construction, piles, stilts, riverine, landscape

PMR-D0149
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR365-09
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: facades of the entire main street with the River Salzach and the bridge to Austria behind. As seen from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-07
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the tower of St. Jacob's Parish Church and the town centre. The farther side of the River Salzach belongs to Austria, the customs post being at the end of the bridge. View from the roof of the "Palas" in the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR359-09
France, Haute-Savoie: Devil's Bridge Gorge at le Jotty, between Thonon and Morzine, where the River Dranse forces its way through a limestone ridge.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, canyon, rocky, geology, geological, boulders

PMR331-08
Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and the entrance to Parliament Building on Helgeand Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, street scene

PMR330-02
Sweden, Stockholm: Stall Bridge and entrance arch to the Riksdagshuset (Parliament Building) on Helgeands Island, built 1894-1906 to plans of architect Aron Johansson. On the left, the classical Kanslihuset (Chancellery), built 1922-36.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR323-04
USSR, Leningrad: Palace Bridge over the River Neva to the Strelka on Vasilyevskiy Island, with the Zoological Museum on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, heritage, street scene, Rostral column, St. Petersburg

PMR321-06
USSR, Novgorod: bridge over the River Volkhov, with Kremlin walls, domes and belltower of St. Sophia's Cathedral, built in 1045-50 by Kiev architects.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, landscape, skyline

PMR319-12
USSR, Moscow: view of the Kremlin and River Volga from Kamenny Bridge, showing the Kremlin walls and Water Tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, skyline

PMR314-08
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: the River Altmühl, seen from the town's bridge, with the church of St. Walburg Benedictine Convent in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, reflections, horse-chestnut tree, wooded

PMR314-07
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: approach to the town by the bridge over the River Altmühl, with the Baroque west front of the cathedral behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR312-10
Switzerland, Basel: the stone Middle Bridge on the site of the first stone bridge over the River Rhine, built in 1225. Flag in the foreground bears Basel's armorial symbol: a bishop's crosier
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR311-04
Switzerland, Basel: artist painting the cathedral, with the Middle Bridge over the River Rhine in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, painter

PMR311-03
Switzerland, Basel: view of the stone Middle Bridge over the River Rhine from the promenade "Oberer Rheinweg".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR311-02
Switzerland, Basel: view of the cathedral from the Wettstein Bridge over the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR310-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: view of Essing and the town gate from the wooden bridge over the River Altmühl, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

PMR310-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: Bridge over the river in the Altmühl Valley at Essing, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

PMR308-06
Germany, East Berlin: the protestant cathedral (the Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church) (1905) with statuary on the Spree bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, religion

PMR308-03
Germany, East Berlin: protestant cathedral (1905) and bridge over the River Spree, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR307-02
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River Arno as seen from the Galleria degli Uffizi. The corridor on the right crosses the Ponte Vecchio over the shops and links the Uffizi with the Palazzo Pitti.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR300-08
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: promenade and church tower from the Rhine bridge.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, Gothic, step gables

PMR300-07
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: the fastest way to cool down: a spring into the Rhine from the bridge!
Keywords: summer heat, cooling water, diving, jumping into river

PMR299-06
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view from the stone bridge with the statue of a saint in the foreground. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view from the stone bridge with the figure of a saint in the foreground.
Keywords: church, religious building, historic building, mediaeval

PMR299-05
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old stone bridge over the River Lahn with its tower dating from 1543, reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR299-02
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old stone bridge over the River Lahn with its tower dating from 1543, reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR299-01
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: late afternoon view from the old stone bridge over the River Lahn. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: late afternoon view from the old stone bridge over the River Lahn.
Keywords: church, religious building, historic building, mediaeval

PMR297-07
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: sandstone bridge over the ornamental lake in the palace grounds, with reflections.
Keywords: peaceful, greenery, rural, boating, rowing, quiet, relaxing, woods, trees

PMR287-02
Turkey: three-arched Turkish bridge over the rocky bed of the River Cine.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vegetation, oleander flowers, barren

PMR283-11
Turkey, Pergamon: old Turkish bridge, with the Roman city wall visible on the hillside beyond.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage

PMR280-11
England, Norfolk, King's Lynn: Oxburgh Hall (National Trust), built 1482 by the Bedingfeld family who still live there. View of the main gate with flanking towers and bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR278-06
Hungary, Budapest: Danube cruisers moored by the Ujpesti Rakpart, as seen from the Arpad Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, capital city, boats, ships, tourism, promenade

PMR271-06
Bahamas, Nassau: Paradise Bridge, which connects Paradise Island with New Providence Island. In the foreground: fishing boats moored in the harbour.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, port, water craft, picturesque, reflections

PMR270-11
Bahamas, Nassau: fresh fish and fruit market and fishing boats, from Paradise Bridge.
Keywords: quayside, jetty, trading, moorings, bustle, port, harbour

PMR270-10
Bahamas, Nassau: Produce Exchange and Dock from Paradise Bridge, with Nassau town centre in the background.
Keywords: quayside, jetty, market, moorings, ships, boats, trade, port, harbour

PMR268-04
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: monorail observation car with the Rickenbacker Causeway Bridge and Miami skyline in the background.
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR262-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view along the River Mosel, with the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in the foreground, and the Roman Bridge in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR256-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: statue overlooking the River Isar near the Maximilian Bridge, with vivid autumn beech trees.
Keywords: München, picturesque, historic, monument, sculpture

PMR253-07
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Pont M. Luther, with "Petite France" beyond.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, bridge, reflections

PMR253-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Old Customs House (1356) and Pont du Corbeau., mirrored in the waters or the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic style, bridge

PMR245-10
Switzerland, Fribourg: view from the Zähringen Bridge, with Tour Rouge, Tour de Chats, and wooden Pont de Berne over La Sarine River.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, tower, mediaeval, medieval, autumn colour, valley, woods

PMR239-12
Germany, Bremen: view of the working windmill from the Herdentorsteinweg Bridge with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR222-03
Austria, Styria, Leoben: the toll tower (1280) and the church of St. Francis Xavier (1660-5) behind the bridge over the River Mur.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, architecture

PMR221-12
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: Auracher Löchl, showing the arched bridge with frescoes.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR216-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: view of the River Inn from the Mariahilf Convent, with the cathedral, Bishops' Palace and Maria Bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR215-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the cathedral and old bishops' palace from the Maria Bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR165-09
U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: evening view of the "Natural Bridge".
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles

PMR-D3997
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: night view of Xishi River, with the lanterns of a restaurant and a traditional bridge reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3951
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections

PMR-D3949
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections

PMR-D3902
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: a handsome modern "Wind and Rain" ("Fengyu") covered wooden bridge spans the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, woodworkers, skills, architecture, carpenters

PMR-D3901
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: a handsome modern "Wind and Rain" ("Fengyu") covered wooden bridge spans the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, woodworkers, skills, architecture, carpenters

PMR-D3894
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: bundles of drying rice on a bridge-rail, with the historic wooden houses in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3891
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: drying the black, hammered cloth and various carpets on a bridge on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3890
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: one of the "Wind and Rain" covered bridges over the river, with the "Drum Tower" in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3885
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the old wooden buildings from a bridge over the stream.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3883
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the old wooden buildings from a bridge over the stream.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3865
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the main road flies past the village on a lofty viaduct.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, bridge, engineering, construction

PMR-D3835
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long..
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3831
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: ricefields, with, behind, the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3823
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3822
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3821
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long..
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3813
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. The waterwheel in the foreground supplies the irregation system.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam

PMR-D3810
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3809
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3808
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3807
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

PMR-D3805
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections

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-D3638
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: ancient stone bridge of traditional form.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture

PMR-D3586
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River in traditional style.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3585
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3555
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: bridge over a stream.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D3552
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3551
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges

PMR-D3550
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges

PMR-D3549
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3548
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3547
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3376
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the east bank of the River Elbe with the two bridges, from the tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3370
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Schlossbrücke, Mitteltor (bridge and Middle Gate) was originally mediaeval but was rebuilt in 1875.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3302
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): visitors on the stone bridge leading to the Bastei fortifications amid spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations, with the Lilienstein outcrop visible in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3301
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): visitors on the stone bridge leading to the Bastei fortifications amid spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3259
Czech Republic, Cheb: the wooden bridge across the River Ohre, reflected in the calm waters.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, Eger

PMR-D3250
Czech Republic, Cheb: the wooden bridge across the River Ohre, reflected in the calm waters.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D1524
Nepal: leaving the "Last Resort" Campsite on the suspension bridge.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1513
Nepal: view of Po Chu Gorge from the suspension bridge.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1512
Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1511
Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1510
Nepal: bungee jumper in the Po Chu Gorge, using the suspension bridge to "Last Resort" Campsite.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1505
Nepal, Kodari: tour bus, parked in Kodari, after crossing the Friendship Bridge on the Tibetan border.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR188-01
Italy, Tuscany: Ponte della Maddalena, a mediaeval bridge over the River Serchio, dating from about the 11th century, at Borgo a Mozzano, not far from Lucca.
Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, Ponte del Diavolo, Toscana

PMR187-02
Hungary, Budapest: Szabadsay-hid (Freedom Bridge) over the River Danube, with the Russian war memorial on the hilltop beyond.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, engineering, construction

PMR186-10
Hungary, Esztergom: view of the River Danube and part of the town from the 71-metre cupola of the basilica. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869. In the distance is the bridge which used to link the town with Czechoslovakia, destroyed in WWII and never rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR186-05
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube, Margaret Island, Margaret Bridge and the House of Parliament, from the Fishermen's Bastion, Buda.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR185-02
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millenary Monument in the background and reflections in the water.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR185-01
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millenary Monument in the background.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage

PMR179-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half timbered houses on the main road, and bridge over the River Kinzig.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR176-05
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: the irregular lip of the American Falls, with Prospect Point Observation Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Rainbow Carillon Tower.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR175-10
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: view over the Horseshoe Falls of the American Falls, the American observation tower and the Rainbow Bridge linking Canada and the U.S.A.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR173-06
U.S.A., New York: north-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Panam, Chrysler, and United Nations Buildings, and Queensboro Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-05
U.S.A., New York: south-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the East River and Williamsburg Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-04
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue (right), George Washington Bridge (top left), Central Park (top centre) and Rockefeller Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-10
U.S.A., New York: Brooklyn Bridge (celebrating its centenary in 1983) from the East River, with the World Trade Center behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-07
U.S.A., New York: night view over the East River, with Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR171-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the western half of Oakland Bay Bridge, and San Francisco skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid, seen from Yerba Buena Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, shore

PMR171-06
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the eastern half of Oakland Bay Bridge, in San Francisco Bay, seen from Yerba Buena Island, with yacht moorings in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR170-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - here the pathway leads under a red, wooden bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-05
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - a semi-circular bridge over the water.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR169-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: city skyline, seen from the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, surf, rocks, tide

PMR169-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the roof of the fort.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR169-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View inside the 19th century fort, built to deter the English from entering San Francisco Bay.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery, defence, fortifications

PMR169-01
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR168-12
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from Fort Point. The bridge was built incorporating a special span, to clear the historic fort.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR168-10
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese, sliced through by California Street. Oakland Bay Bridge is just visible between the tower blocks.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene

PMR168-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the beach on the seaward side, with flower covered bank in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR168-01
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, opened in 1937, until 1964 the longest suspension bridge in the world. View from the beach on the seaward side.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, engineering, link, artery

PMR165-01
U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: two natural bridges on the Navajo Loop trail. Trunks of dead Douglas firs remain propped up by the narrow canyon walls.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles

PMR161-07
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The Bright Angel Trail leading down to the suspension bridge over the Colorado River.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR158-05
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Queen Mary, permanently moored at Long Beach. At 81,237 gross tons, the largest passenger liner of her time. She now serves as a luxury hotel. View of the promenade deck and lifeboats, from the bridge.
Keywords: ocean liner, Cunard, historic, veteran

PMR155-10
England, London: Cruiser "Belfast" on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage, warship, naval museum

PMR150-05
Switzerland, Lucerne: the "other" roofed wooden bridge in the town - the Mill Bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture

PMR150-01
Switzerland, Lucerne: enjoying the sun on the Rathaus Quay, with the the wooden Chapel Bridge and Water Tower dating from the early 14th century, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, reflections, relaxing, resting

PMR149-11
Switzerland, Lucerne: the wooden Chapel Bridge and Water Tower dating from the early 14th century, has become the symbol of Lucerne.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, architecture, reflections

PMR149-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the Pollat Gorge, in the shadow of Neuschwanstein Castle, with the Marienbrucke (Maria Bridge) high above.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR137-09
Switzerland, Stein am Rhein on Lake Constance: the bridge over the Rhine.
Keywords: Bodensee, architecture, woods , castle, picturesque, colourful

PMR128-03
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. Marie Antoinette's Hamlet in the grounds of the Petit Trianon - the Queen's Cottage and Billiard House, from the bridge over the fish-filled stream.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, lake, reflections

PMR124-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. View of the later-period houses from the pile bridge. Note the smoke hole in the roof with own "rooflet".
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR124-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A bridge on piles leading to the group of later-period houses. The clay oven visible next to nearest house.
Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail

PMR122-02
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The moat and Porter's Bridge with the Bridge Gate (1667).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

PMR121-05
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the River Salzach and bridges, Holy Trinity Church and the wooded Mount of the Capuchins in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg

PMR121-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the main gate, approached across the bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR120-07
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marianberg, with the old bridge and weir, St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica in the foreground, and behind (left to right): the Marienkapelle, Stift Haug (Baroque, 1691, by Petrini), Neumunster (with cupola, 11th century Romanesque Basilica with Baroque facade) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-04
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR120-01
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view of the city and old bridge from the Kapelle Church..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: wooden pedestrian bridge over the moat, next to the Hospital-Bastion-Gate.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR116-08
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: the Rhine Gate Tower (ca. 1200 AD), site of the original bridge across t...
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D2716
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: gegraphy, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2715
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2714
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR047-03
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Charles Bridge crossing the Vltava River with St. Vitus' Cathedral on the far side (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue, River Moldau

PMR-D2483
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2482
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2481
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2480
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2479
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2478
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2477
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2357
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2356
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2355
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2354
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2318
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2316
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2315
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2314
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2168
Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2167
Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2064
Edinburgh: the Forth Road Suspension Bridge, 2.5 km. long, opened in 1964.
Keywords: Firth of Forth, skyscape, engineering feat

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-D2020
Edinburgh: memorial to the King's Own Scottish Borderers on North Bridge, with Nelson Monument in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D2014
Scotland, Edinburgh: view from Castle Hill, with Waverley Station, North Bridge, the Scott Monument, Balmoral Hotel and Calton Hill.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D2007
Edinburgh: George IV Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D1997
Northumberland: old stone bridge and town gate at Warkworth.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR-D1996
Northumberland: old stone bridge over the River Croquet at Warkworth.
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1914
Shropshire: the first Iron Bridge (1779), spanning the Ironbridge Gorge.
Keywords: architecture, industrial revolution, span, engineering, construction, culture, historic

PMR-D1913
England, Shropshire, Ironbridge: the first iron bridge, built in 1779, spanning the Ironbridge Gorge.
Keywords: architecture, industrial revolution, historic, culture, construction, engineering, span

PMR-D1912
Shropshire: the first Iron Bridge (1779) spanning the Ironbridge Gorge.
Keywords: architecture, industrial revolution, historic, culture, construction, engineering, span

PMR-D-2032
Edinburgh: view from Holyrood Park, with Balmoral Hotel, North Bridge, Waverley Station and the Firth of Forth.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D1786
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the Palladian Stone Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1748
Exmouth: bridge over harbour basin channel.
Keywords: architecture, boats, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic

PMR147K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with both bridges in view.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with the frescoes visible beyond the bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR145K-24
Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: U Bein's Teak Bridge across Lake Taungthaman is 1.2 kilometres long, the world's longest.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR145K-22
Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: boats awaiting custom on Lake Taungthaman, with U Bein's Teak Bridge behind.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR481-09
Canada, British Columbia: the town of Lillooet and bridge over the muddy Fraser River.
Keywords: nature, Rocky Mountains, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR479-02
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: bridge over the Bow River to Prince's Island, with Eau Claire Market in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, reflections, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR473-01
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-12
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb, with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, colourful, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-11
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-04
France, Provence, Avignon: Pont Saint Bénézet was the only stone bridge over the Rhone whenit was built in 1177.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, culture, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR471-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: a wrought iron bridge casts its intricate shadow in the snow in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: park, winter, snow scene, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim

PMR470-06
Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: descent from the saddle on the south side. The road is a considerable feat of engineering, crossing 28 large, and 550 small bridges, and traversing the peak through a 900-metre-long tunnel, in the course of its 90 kilometres.
Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate

PMR470-05
Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: descent from the saddle on the south side. The road is a considerable feat of engineering, crossing 28 large, and 550 small bridges, and traversing the peak through a 900-metre-long tunnel, in the course of its 90 kilometres.
Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate

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

PMR508-03
Turkey, Istanbul: view along the Bosphorus from the Galata Tower, with the Bogazici Bridge in the distance and old apartment blocks in the foreground.
Keywords: urban panorama

PMR508-01
Turkey, Istanbul: view of the Galata Bridge and Golden Horn from the Galata Tower, with the Yeni Mosque near the end of the bridge.
Keywords: straits, urban panorama, water craft

PMR507-12
Turkey, Istanbul: quayside at Eminönü, with the Golden Horn, Galata Tower and Galata Bridge on the right, typical passers-by in the foreground.
Keywords: Turks, Turkish everyday scene

PMR507-09
Turkey, Istanbul: row of anglers with their catch, fishing from the Galata Bridge.
Keywords: fish, fishermen

PMR506-10
Turkey, Istanbul: statue of Atatürk at Eminönü, posed to look down the Bosphorus at the suspension bridge.
Keywords: Kemal Atatürk, monument

PMR499-01
Turkey, Istanbul: local ferry-boat, plying across the Golden Horn, with the Galata Bridge and Yeni Mosque in the background.
Keywords: Islam, crossing, straits, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine

PMR494-12
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: crossing the small stream on a wooden bridge near the seaward end of the gorge.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-07
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: distant view of the bridge and bed of the torrent.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-06
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: bridge over the dried-up torrent leading to the old Samaria village.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR457-10
Slovakia, Bratislava: SNP Bridge ("Bridge of the Uprising of the Slovakian People") spans the River Danube to the residential area "Petrzalka", where 150,000 people live. Atop the bridge supports is a restaurant with a panoramic view.
Keywords: picturesque, dormitory suburb, river barges, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR456-05
Hungary, Hortobágy: group of bronze figures in traditional dress gathered round a well near the entrance to the national park (puszta). Behind is the famous stone bridge with nine arches, built in 1830, the longest such in Hungary.
Keywords: monument, statues, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR455-12
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube and city from the Citadel, with Elizabeth Bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, metropolis, capital city, national heritage

PMR448-02
Latvia, Riga: city skyline, with the castle in the centre, from the Vansu Suspension Bridge.
Keywords: city, national heritage, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-06
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-05
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR446-07
Lithuania, Trakai: one of the mighty corner-towers of the castle, from the wooden bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, red brick, architecture

PMR446-02
Lithuania, Trakai: the castle with wooden access bridge. Built in the 14th century as a refuge from the knights of the Teutonic Order.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, sailing boats, red brick, architecture

PMR442-09
France, Paris: Les Invalides from the Pont Alexandre III.
Keywords: capital city, Seine bridge, architecture, metropolis

PMR439-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prince Regent Bridge over the River Isar, with the Angel of Peace on a column in the background.
Keywords: München, fall, autumn foliage, autumn colour

PMR437-06
Poland, Wroclaw: Mlynski Bridge crosses an arm of the River Oder; seen from Cathedral Bridge.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR437-05
Poland, Wroclaw: Cathedral Bridge (Most Tumski) with the twin towers of the cathedral in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR534-10
Iraq, Baghdad: view of "Baghdad Island" and boating lake from the top of the tower, with bridge over the River Tigris in the background.
Keywords: architecture, leisure park, leisure centre, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR525-02
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with stream and wooden bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, winter, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR524-08
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit, with Blackfriars Bridge, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR524-06
England, London: River Thames with Blackfriars railway bridge and station, from Blackfriars road bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-05
England, London: River Thames and city skyline from Waterloo Bridge with pleasure cruiser and floating jetty in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR524-02
England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. County Hall on the right, lanterns in the foreground.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR524-01
England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR516-05
Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): Arco Felice, a Roman viaduct, spans a deep cutting, excavated by the Romans for the Via Domitiana.
Keywords: archeology, bridge-building, road-building, architecture, archeological

PMR141K-30
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view from the Wasserbrücke bridge encompassing the weir, Judenturm (Jews' Tower), water mill, and St. John's Church.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours

PMR141K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of the Maxbrücke (bridge) and Hangman's House in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: burgher houses reflected in the River Pegnitz, from the old wooden Henkersteg (Hangman's Bridge).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR133K-36
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: traditional houses on the Outer River Aare, seen from the Postbrücke (bridge).
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR131K-26
Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Tower Bridge, with Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, behind.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR130K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake with its traditional style bridge reflected in the waters.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, near Burj Dubai, with an unusual pedestrian bridge.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR129K-02
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the east from Parliament Hill terrace, with Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-01
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the west from Parliament Hill terrace, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-27
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the skyline looking west, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-24
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view of Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR125K-28
Germany, Berlin: the Arsenal (Zeughaus) from the bridge on Unter den Linden, with parapet decorated with sea horses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-04
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR118K-09
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: South Decumanus runs east to a 73-metre bridge, beyond which it is buried under the modern city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR116K-02
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: Natural bridge in a sandstone outcrop.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR113K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge reflected in a branch of the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: view along the River Wörnitz with bridge and reflections.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge and open air café from Ried Island.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, formal gardens, Schwaben

PMR112K-34
USA, Oregon, Astoria: the 6.5-km-long Astoria-Megler cantilever-through-truss bridge over the Colombia River, which divides the state of Washington from Oregon, carries the US 101, with small craft moorings in the foreground.
Keywords: coastline, small boats, rugged coast, fishing, jetty, quayside, seagulls, hotel, cantilever bridge

PMR112K-32
USA, Oregon, Astoria: the 6.5-km-long Astoria-Megler cantilever-through-truss bridge over the Colombia River, which divides the state of Washington from Oregon, carries the US 101. Gutting the salmon catch in front of onlookers.
Keywords: coastline, rugged coast, fishing, jetty, quayside, seagulls, hotel, cantilever bridge

PMR112K-31
USA, Oregon, Astoria: the 6.5-km-long Astoria-Megler cantilever-through-truss bridge over the Colombia River, which divides the state of Washington from Oregon, carries the US 101.
Keywords: coastline, cantilever bridge, hotel, seagulls, quayside, jetty, fishing, rugged coast

PMR112K-30
Canada, Vancouver BC: Granville Street Bridge from Granville Island Market, with water taxi landing stage.
Keywords: modern architecture, steel girder bridge, picturesque, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR111K-31
USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: Ship Canal Bridge carries the Interstate 5 over Union Lake.
Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, flyover bridge

PMR109K-28
France, Périgord: the substantial gatehouse and bridge over the moat of Chateau de Losse, dating back to 1576, with corner turret in the foreground.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR108K-23
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Kunstakademie with golden figure of Fama/Nike and Carola Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, panorama, city panorama

PMR108K-22
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Taschenbergpalais and Augustus Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR106K-25
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

Large, colourful triptique by the bridge in Pisac, illustrating Inca legends and history.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley

PMR096K-33
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: the Zugspitze massif, part of the Wetterstein Mountains, with the bridge over the River Loisach in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR096K-02
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, stone buildings, floods

PMR091K-11
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Ottoman stone bridge linking the two sides of the city over the River Vardar.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque

PMR089K-06
Montenegro, Podgorica: construction of a weir (?) in the River Moraca, with the Millennium Bridge.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, new capital city, suspension bridge

PMR089K-03
Montenegro, Podgorica: the new Millennium Bridge over the River Moraca, opened 13th July 2005.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, engineering, suspension bridge

PMR088K-02
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: River Trebisnijica and the Stone Bridge and mountains, looking north.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-34
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the Latin Bridge over the River Miljacka where Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, plunging the world into war.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, momentous events

PMR087K-33
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the bridge over the River Miljacka reflected in the water, looking towards Zmajevac.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-27
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004. View from the Ottoman quarter, showing the bridge towers "Tara" (left) and "Helebija" (right).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-24
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the new road bridge over the River Neretva, downstream fro the Stari Most.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-23
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-22
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004. A young man plunging from the parapet into the river for the spectators.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, daring, high diving

PMR086K-22
Croatia, Dalmatia, Maslenica: the newly opened Maslenica Bridge over the 200-metres wide Novsko Zdrilo Straits carries the Split motorway.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, Adriatic Sea, waterway, mountains

PMR084K-32
Czech Republic, Prague: Charles Bridge (Karluv most) and Hradcany from the Smetana Embankment.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-31
Czech Republic, Prague: Charles Bridge and the River Vltava/Moldau from the Legii Bridge.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-30
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-29
Czech Republic, Prague: National Theatre/Opera House with the west part of the Legii most (bridge) and weir on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-28
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-27
Czech Republic, Prague: west end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most), viewed from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR084K-25
Czech Republic, Prague: one of the winged figures on the Mánesuv most (bridge) over the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, statue

PMR084K-23
Czech Republic, Prague: view of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) from the castle terrace.
Keywords: Czech capital, historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture

PMR082K-28
England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge with part of the superstructure of the Millennium Wheel.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-23
England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge, Charing Cross Station, the Post Office Tower and Centre Point.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-22
England, London: View from the London Eye: pleasure craft on the River Thames, with Hungerford Bridge and Charing Cross station.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR081K-32
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The steel bridge carrying the main road to Tunis across the channel.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR054K-16
Spain, Extremadura, Caceres: View of the River Tajo (Tagus) and bridge from the castle tower in the Monfragüe National Park.

PMR049K-04
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Ruins of Landskron fortress overlooking the town, from the bridge over the River Mur.
Keywords: Alps

PMR049K-02
Austria, Styria, Leoben: Bridge over the River Mur in Leoben, with the Maria Waasen Church and gate tower behind.
Keywords: Alps

PMR048K-23
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the main road northwards leaves the town through the frescoed arch of a bridge.

PMR045K-24
Panama City: Bridge of the Americas, 1654 metres long, was opened on 16th May 1962. It crosses the (Pacific) end of the Panama Canal, uniting North and South America.

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

PMR026K-05
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne: Bolts Bridge over the Yarra River against a threatening sky.
Keywords: bridges, bridge construction

PMR025K-19
Australia, Tasmania, Hobart: Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River.

PMR025K-04
Australia, Tasmania: Kings Bridge at Launceston, the first to span the South Esk River, was built in Manchester, England and shipped out in sections.
Keywords: steel industry, steel construction

PMR024K-19
Singapore: Sri Saptha Kannigal (the seven virgins) in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: religion, Hundu gods and godesses

PMR024K-18
Singapore: Ceiling fresco of assembled gods and godesses (Brahma, Sarasvati, Krishna, Ganesh et al.) in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.

PMR024K-17
Singapore: Ceiling fresco: young Krishna (?) in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: religion, Hindu gods

PMR024K-16
Singapore: Ceiling fresco: Sri Gowmari with peacock, symbol of Subramanyan in the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: religion, Hindu gods

PMR024K-15
Singapore: Courtyard with "rajagopuram" and sacred white cows on perimeter wall of the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: gopuram, religion, Krishna

PMR024K-14
Singapore: Colourful figures on the roofs of the Sri Mariamman and Sri Maruga Shrines in Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: Krishna, religion, Shiva

PMR024K-13
Singapore: Colourful figures on the roof of the Sri Draupadi Shrine in Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: Krishna, religion, Shiva

PMR024K-12
Singapore: Colourful figures on the "rajagopuram" of Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road seen from inside, with two of the sacred cows on the surrounding wall.
Keywords: gopuram, religion, Krishna

PMR024K-11
Singapore: Colourful figures on the "rajagopuram" of Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: gopuram, religion, Krishna

PMR022K-19
UAE, Dubai: View of Deira, Al Maktoum Bridge and Creekside Park from the Dubai Cable Car.
Keywords: architecture

PMR022K-18
UAE, Dubai: Ostrich race track on the bank of Dubai Creek, with Al Maktoum Bridge over the creek in the background.
Keywords: entertainment, ostrich racing

PMR022K-17
UAE, Dubai: Open air theatre on the bank of Dubai Creek, with Al Maktoum Bridge over the creek in the background.
Keywords: entertainment, stage

PMR021K-17
France, Savoy, Annecy: Old quarter of Annecy, with Baroque church facade and bridge over the Thiou canal.
Keywords: picturesque

PMR021K-16
France, Savoy, Annecy: Old quarter of Annecy, from the bridge over the Thiou canal, with flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque

PMR020K-08
Romania, Wallachia, Drobeta-Turnu-Severin: Ruins of the Roman castra from the time of Hadrian. Its purpose was the defence of the adjacent bridge over the Danube. Today, Yugoslavia (Serbia) lies on the other side of the Danube.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Roman remains, Roman ruins

PMR013K-01
Turkey, Istanbul: View along the Bosphorus with Bogazici Bridge in the distance.

PMR012K-36
Turkey, Istanbul: Galata Bridge and Golden Horn with Yeni Mosque, from the Galata Tower.

PMR006K-24
Hungary, Budapest: View of the River Danube and the city of "Pest", with the chain bridge in the foreground.

PMR004K-18
Latvia, Riga: View of the cathedral, the castle, and Vansu Suspension Bridge.

PMR004K-14
Lithuania, Trakai: Red brick castle of Trakai in its lake, with wooden access bridge.
Keywords: fortifications, mediaeval

PMR043K-03
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Picturesque gabled houses on the River Neckar, west of Eberhardsbrücke (bridge).

PMR043K-02
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View east from Eberhardsbrücke (bridge) over the River Neckar.

PMR041K-29
Cyprus: Skafos Bridge near Simou, dating from the Lusignan era in the 14-15th century, now spans a dry riverbed.

PMR041K-21
Romania, Moldavia: Vatra Dornei, a prosperous mineral spa resort in the time of the Habsburgs, lies high in the Carpathian Mountains and is now attempting to rebuild its popularity. Here, a bridge over the river, with the mineral spa buildings in the background.

PMR040K-03
Hungary, Hortobagy: Bronze group of peasants round a well, with the well-known bridge in the background.
Keywords: bronze sculptures

PMR035K-27
Namibia: Bridge carrying the C12 road over the dried-out Fish River bed.

PMR033K-28
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing moat and bridge.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-27
England, Staffordshire: The Chinese House (1747) and Bridge, in the grounds of Shugborough, home of the Earls of Lichfield.
Keywords: stately homes, famous gardens

PMR033K-26
England, Staffordshire: Old stone bridge over the River Sow near Shugborough.

PMR033K-21
England, Derbyshire: Grounds of Kedleston Hall (National Trust), home of the Curzon family, built between 1759 and 1765, has some of the finest Robert Adam interiors in the country. The park, with lake and bridge were also the creation of Robert Adam.
Keywords: stately homes, Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, architecture, mansions

PMR031K-02
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Reflections in the glass wall of 333 West Wacker building, with Clark Street bridge ahead, as seen from a river cruiser.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, sightseeing

PMR030K-36
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Clark Street Bridge, with Marina City (left) and Lee Burnett building, as seen from a river cruiser.
Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-31
USA, Illinois, Chicago: Tribune Tower, built 1925, a "Gothic" skyscraper, home of the Chicago Tribune, with the Wrigley building (left), Michigan Bridge, and river cruisers with sightseers.
Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture

PMR030K-06
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Cockle Bay, from the Monorail, while crossing Pyrmont Bridge.
Keywords: redevelopment, modern architecture, harbour scene

PMR030K-04
Modern Sydney skyline and the Harbour Bridge in the gathering sunset.
Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, multi-storey buildings, high-rise buildings, PO V tower

PMR075K-10
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: view of the bridge and causeway, Puente de Bolas, with the tower of San Gines in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR072K-04
Germany, Bavaria: Historic Stadttor-Süd (Southern Town Gate) in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, with bridge over the moat.
Keywords: autumn, heritage, architecture

PMR069K-23
Turkey, 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. Here, above the canyon visitors cross the river on wooden bridges to reach the entrance. On the left are shady restaurants overlooking the water, serving freshly grilled trout.
Keywords: gorge, natural phenomena, Lycia

PMR068K-22
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: after flowing under the Krämerbrücke, the River Gera disappears under the Rathaus Brücke (Town Hall Bridge).
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-21
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: the backs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325). The stone supporting pillars often house cellars.
Keywords: mediaeval city, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage, Thuringia

PMR068K-20
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the south frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, Thuringia, mediaeval architecture, protestantism, Lutherism, historic buildings, German heritage

PMR068K-18
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: panoramic view over Erfurt, with the roofs of the houses on the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) in the foreground. Seen from the tower of St. Ägidien's Church.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-17
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. Here: one of the few bridges in Europe on which buildings still stand, the Krämerbrücke (Grocers' Bridge) (1325) over the River Gera, with the north frontages of the timber-frame houses.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR067K-27
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: 2 of the 16 arches of the old Stone Bridge spanning the Danube.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-22
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: the 14th century Brückenturm (Bridge-Tower) , beyond which begins the 12th century Old Stone Bridge over the Danube.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germen heritage, German Architecture

PMR067K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle, the last of King Ludwig II's palaces, stands on a rocky outcrop near Schwangau. View from the Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge).
Keywords: alpine, gables, towers, turrets, fairy-tale-castle, Füssen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR066K-36
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Mönchsberg of the River Salzach and Staatsbrücke (bridge), overlooked by the Capucine Monastery.
Keywords: Alps

PMR064K-01
Bulgaria, Teshel: Yagodinska peshtera, an old Turkish bridge, near to the entrance to Bulgaria's largest cave.

PMR063K-36
Bulgaria, Stamboliisky: Steel girder bridge swept away by the flood waters in early August 2005.

PMR063K-35
Bulgaria, Stamboliisky: Steel girder bridge swept away by the flood waters in early August 2005.

PMR061K-02
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Tulcea: Hotel Insula - on an island reached by a bridge.

PMR060K-01
Romania, Moldavia, Braila: Crossing the Danube by ferry, propelled by a tug, not far from Braila (there are no bridges over this part of the Danube).

PMR059K-14
Hungary, Hortobagy: The old nine-arched bridge with reflections in an unusually high water level, in Hortobagy National Park.

PMR431-02
Poland, Szczecin/Stettin: cannons on the roof of the Castle of the Pommeranian Dukes, with the motorway bridge over the River Oder in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, artillery, historic, old and new, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR425-11
Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, with Funchal spread out below, seen from the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR425-10
Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, seen from the Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR420-06
Germany, Hamburg: swans on the Alster-fleet with the Jungfernstieg Bridge in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, port, harbour, city

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

PMR404-11
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: view of the River Mosel with town and bridge of Löf, from the vinyards of Burg Thurant.
Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle

PMR404-01
Hungary, Budapest: bridge over the lake in the city park (Varosliget) with Millennium Monument (1896) in the centre of Millennium Square.
Keywords: Magyar, metropolis, capital city, cityscape, Danube, architecture, traffic

PMR403-09
Hungary, Budapest: view of Elizabeth Bridge and Danube Cruise Ships from the Citadel.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR403-08
Hungary, Budapest: view of Elizabeth Bridge, River Danube and Parliament Buildings from the Citadel.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-11
Hungary, Budapest: evening view of the Danube and city, with Elizabeth Bridge (nearest), Chain Bridge and Margaret Bridge, from the Citadel.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-06
Hungary, Budapest: view of the Danube and Chain Bridge with Parliament Buildings in the background, from the Royal Palace on Castle Hill.
Keywords: Magyar, panorama, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR402-01
Hungary, Budapest: Chain Bridge or "Lion" Bridge over the Danube with the dome of St. Stephen's Church rising above the city on the far side (Pest).
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR395-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: a bridge in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace, with spring Forsythia reflecting in the water.
Keywords: botanical, München, flora and fauna, gardens, flowers, colourful

PMR389-04
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view of "The Rocks", Circular Quay and skyscrapers, from the bridge.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR389-03
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with south pylon and all the lights of south Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR389-02
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the north west, with north and south pylons and part of the lights of south Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-09
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: partial view from the south west, with the lights of North Sydney.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-08
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south west, with floodlit pylon.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR388-07
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

PMR387-06
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: traffic on Victoria Bridge with the Brisbane skyline behind. A single arch of the previous bridge remains preserved, to the right of the present bridge.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-03
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: Victoria Bridge and some of the new buildings, from the south bank.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR387-01
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: boats moored on Town Reach of Brisbane River, with the Story Bridge in the background.
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR386-08
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: architecturally striking marina shopping centre with pedestrian suspension bridge, palm trees and local resident.
Keywords: resort, beaches, holidays, seaside, development

PMR386-07
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: architecturally striking marina shopping centre with pedestrian suspension bridge and palm trees.
Keywords: resort, beaches, holidays, seaside, development

PMR386-04
Australia, Queensland, Gladstone: Australia's fifth largest port, Gladstone exports principally coal and alumina from a natural harbour. View of the town and river, with road bridge raised to allow passage to a boat.
Keywords: shipping, docks, raw materials, coal handling, exports

PMR384-08
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; crossing a viaduct over a steep ravine, one of many bridges and tunnels on the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda.
Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, locomotive, train

PMR376-05
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles on a winter's afternoon.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR375-02
Australia, Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge, from the catamaran.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-08
Australia, Sydney: Opera House in late afternoon sun, from the Harbour Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-06
Australia, Sydney: six lanes of traffic and the railway line on Sydney Harbour Bridge. View from the south pylon.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-04
Australia, Sydney: Opera House, from the south pylon of the bridge, with harbour ferries and the historic "sternwheeler".
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-03
Australia, Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge, from near the base of the south pylon.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR373-09
Australia, Sydney: Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquaries Point.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-08
Australia, Sydney: monorail train crossing Darling Harbour on Pyrmont Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR371-05
Singapore: Cavanagh Suspension Bridge, completed in 1869, is named after General Cavanagh, governor of Singapore in 1859.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-03
Singapore: Fullerton Building and Anderson Bridge over the mouth of the Singapore River, with the skyscrapers clustered around Raffles Place.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-01
Singapore: reflections in the Singapore River, with Elgin Bridge and lianas in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-10
Singapore: Elgin Bridge over the Singapore River, with the skyscrapers of the financial quarter behind.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR566-5
U.S.A., Chicago: Lake Shore Drive Bridge over the Chicago River, with Lake Point Tower and pleasure boat.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers

PMR563-7
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Sydney Harbour Bridge from the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, steel construction, famous landmarks, landmarks

PMR560-9
Australia, Northern Territory: Fisherman on the Katherine River, from the Low Level Bridge.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-10
Australia, Northern Territory, Katherine: redundant railway bridge with depth scale to 18 metres for the Katherine River. On 26th January 1998 the water level reached an incredible 20.5 metres, and the whole town was under 2 metres of water.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR556-1
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: view of the limestone cliffs and along the coast from a flower-covered clifftop.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-9
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the fantastic rock formations, with Loch Ard Gorge in the centre, where 51 people died in the wreck of the "Loch Ard" in 1878, and where a memorial now stands.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-8
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the coast, with the Twelve Apostles in the distance.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-7
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, with part of the public viewing platform.
Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone

PMR555-6
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, standing more or less in line.
Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone

PMR555-4
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the rock pinnacles comprising the Twelve Apostles.
Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves

PMR555-3
Australia, Tasmania: Batman Bridge over the Tamar River, near Deviot.
Keywords: Steel bridges

PMR555-12
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the yellow limestone natural arches near Loch Ard Gorge.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR555-11
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves

PMR555-10
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road, with new car park and pedestrian underpass.
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves

PMR555-05
Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles,
Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena

PMR553-8
Australia, Tasmania, Launceston: Cataract Gorge, with the first basin and Alexandra Suspension Bridge in the distance.
Keywords: ravine, rocky river

PMR553-7
Australia, Tasmania, Launceston: Cataract Gorge, with Alexandra Suspension Bridge in the distance.
Keywords: ravine, rocky river

PMR553-6
Australia, Tasmania, Launceston: Kings Bridge, the first to span the South Eak River, was fabricated in Manchester, England, and assembled on the site.
Keywords: single span steel bridges

PMR553-5
Australia, Tasmania, Launceston: Ritchies Mill on the South Eak River, with Paterson Bridge behind.
Keywords: picturesque

PMR553-4
Australia, Tasmania, Launceston: Boats moored on the South Eak River at Launceston, with the modern Paterson Bridge and veteran Kings Bridge.
Keywords: picturesque

PMR553-12
Australia, Tasmania: View of Hobart from the summit of Mount Wellington (1270 metres), with the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River.
Keywords: city panorama, mountain top

PMR552-3
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-2
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, world's highest building, skyscrapers, office buildings, architecture, stainless steel, business centres

PMR552-10
Singapore: Colourful figures on the gopuram of the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: religious buildings, hindu deities

PMR552-04
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: View north from the Petronas Twin Towers, the highest building in the world at 452 metres when completed in 1998. The twin towers are joined by a glass bridge, the "Skybridge", at the 41st/42nd floors, which is open to the public. The architect was Cesar Pelli, an American.
Keywords: world's tallest building, business centres, stainless steel, architecture, office buildings, skyscrapers, world's highest building

PMR547-11
France, Savoy, Annecy: the old quarter, with bridge over the Thiou canal and Hotel de Savoie.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, pedestrian area

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

PMR543-7
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: road bridge and and burgher houses reflected in the waters of the River Malse.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR543-6
Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: bridge over the River Melse, with the former prison tower "Zelezná panna" ("Iron Maiden") reflected in the water.
Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town

PMR542-5
Ceský Krumlov: Plástový most (bridge), which connects the Baroque theatre with the 13th century castle across a deep ravine, with the wooden footbridge across the Vltava below left.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR542-3
Ceský Krumlov: view of the town, with St. Vitus church and the tower of the castle, and bridge over the River Vltava in the centre.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-9
Ceský Krumlov: the 13th century castle dominates the town. Crucifix on the bridge of the River Vltava/Moldau in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR685-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wasserbrücke bridge reflected in the River Pegnitz with the tower of St. John's Church in the background.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR639-10
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. The 15th century stone bridge which has linked the two parts of the city over the River Vardar since Ottoman times, with floral foreground.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR637-12
Montenegro, Podgorica: the new Millennium Bridge over the River Moraca opened on 13th July 2005 in the capital city.
Keywords: capital city, suspension bridge

PMR637-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Holland-Amerika Line cruise ship "Zuiderdam" in the harbour, with the Franjo Tudjman cable-stayed bridge, built in 1999-2001, carrying the coast road on the left.
Keywords: cruise liners, suspension bridge

PMR637-03
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004. View of the bridge and adjacent towers from the new town.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR637-01
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mostar: the old Turkish bridge (Stari Most) spanning the Neretva River, destroyed on 9th November 1993 by shellfire, has been rebuilt and was reopened in July 2004.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR635-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Maslenica: the newest bridge over the Novsko Zdrilo Straits (built 1997-8) carries the motorway between Zagreb and Split.
Keywords: motorway bridge, engineering

PMR635-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Maslenica: the new (2006) Maslenica Bridge over the 200-metre-wide Novsko Zdrilo Straits which connect the "Novigradsko More" with the Velebitski Kanal. The old bridge was blown up in November 1991 during the war. "Bungee Jumping" is on offer.
Keywords: road bridge, engineering

PMR632-08
England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye".
Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama

PMR632-04
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Colourful dinghies under the walls of the 17th century Kasbah, with the bridge spanning the harbour entrance behind.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR632-02
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Colourful fishing dinghies with the wall of the 17th century Kasbah stretching to the bridge which spans the harbour entrance.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR355-02
Belgium, Bruges: the bridge at Koningstraat with facades, old and new, on Spiegelrei.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR355-01
Belgium, Bruges: view of Spiegelrei (Street) and the Burghers' Lodge, from a canal bridge.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR353-01
Belgium, Bruges: canal view from the Ezelstraat Bridge.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR351-03
Belgium, Bruges: ivy-covered bridge with cafe terrace on the far side.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR351-02
Belgium, Bruges: canal cruiser loaded with tourists passing under one of the many bridges.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, pleasure boat, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR621-12
Germany, Thuringia, Erfurt: St Boniface created the first bishopric in Erfurt in 742 AD, since when the city has been a centre of trade and commerce, being incorporated into the Hanseatic League in the 15th century. Known as the centre of German humanism, Martin Luther studied and preached here 1505-11. These picturesque 17-19th century houses line both sides of a bridge over the River Gera, known as the "Krämerbrücke" or Grocers' Bridge. The tower of the church of St. Egidien rises on the far side.
Keywords: mediaeval city, houses on bridge, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR617-10
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: The wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind.
Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR617-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Swans by the wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind.
Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR612-10
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the Assen Quarter, with its bridges over the River Yantra and numerous old churches. In the foreground stands the Church of the 40 Martyrs, currently under restoration (2005).
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-09
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the Assen Quarter (the oldest part of the town) and road bridge over the River Yantra, seen from the fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with a reconstructed watch-tower in the foreground.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-08
Bulgara: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: view of the Assen Quarter (the oldest part of the town) and the foot-bridge opver the River Yantra.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR609-08
Hungary, Hortobagy: The old, nine-arched bridge at Hortobagy reflected in the river at an unusually high level.
Keywords: stone bridge, historic bridge, stone arches, stone piers

PMR603-03
Malta, Valletta: bridge over the former moat to the modern city gate.
Keywords: architecture

PMR602-06
Spain, Caceres: River Tajo with road bridge in Monfrague National Park - view from the Castillo de Monfrague.
Keywords: ruined castle

PMR599-08
Spain, Leon: The Picos de Europa, the highest range in the Cantabrian Cordillera, are now part of a national park, lying about 30 kilometres from the sea. Bridge over the river at Potes, with some of the older buildings.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR578-12
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Gabled roofs on the River Neckar, with the Eberhard Bridge, from the tower of the Stiftskirche, Tübingen.

PMR578-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View of the River Neckar and modern road bridge from the ramparts of Hohentübingen Castle.

PMR578-01
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: Eberhard Bridge, Tübingen, bedecked with flowers, with punt on the River Neckar.

PMR665-01
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: one of a number of natural bridges in the sandstone outcrops of this protected desert area.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR570-02
Namibia: Sandy bed of the dried-out Fish River supports plenty of vegetation; view from the C12 road bridge.

PMR570-01
Namibia: Rotel bus and trailer near Seeheim during a break, with railway bridge in the background.

PMR658-06
France, Périgord: view of the bridge and canoes on the River Dordogne from the high ramparts of Chateau Castelnaud.
Keywords: historic, wooded countryside, countryside, castle, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR657-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR656-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche - the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts) with, behind, the Carola Bridge and the Albert Bridge over the River Elbe, and on the far bank the Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Interior Ministry, built 1900-04.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

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