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PMR121-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: backs of burgher houses on the main street, overlooking the River Inn. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, reflections
PMR082-10 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spital Bridge over the River Pegnitz with old burgher houses. Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR048-09 Poland, Warsaw: a street in the "new town" with reconstructed burgher houses now containing many small businesses (1977) Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones
PMR-D11821 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): view of the harbour from a sightseeing boat, with facades of burgher houses and the church towers of St. Nicholas in the background. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11805 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome burgher house at Mühlenstrasse 7, built in late 18th century in neo-Baroque style. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D10570 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria on her column has been at the centre of Marienplatz since 1638. Behind is the Glockenspiel (carillon) on the facade of the New Town Hall. The lower scene recalls the coopers who danced through the city during the Plague to encourage the burghers, while the upper scene represents the marriage of Duke Wilhelm V to Renate of Lorraine in 1568. Above, the cock crows at the completion of the performance. Keywords: architecture, tourist attraction, musical bells, colourful, historical, mediaeval, national heritage
PMR-D8234 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of old burgher houses in the centre of the town. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture
PMR-D8233 Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-frame burgher houses in the Market Place (Stadtmarkt) with the Town Hall (Rathaus) on the right. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture
PMR-D7940 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: facades of burgher houses on Hauptstrasse (Main Street) in the pedestrian zone, with the tower of St. Martin's church in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7937 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a picturesque row of burgher houses in Lauda. Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic
PMR-D7935 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: street decorations in Marienstrasse, with a group of timber-framed burgher houses in the background. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7922 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the stone figure of an angel surmounts the fountain in the Market Square, while a group of bronze burghers confers before the local museum. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, sculptures, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7916 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7915 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful
PMR-D6386 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town, with one of the defence towers on the town wall in the background. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6385 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: cobbled streets and burgher houses in the old town. All trading names must be written in "gothic" script. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6280 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: a row of fine gabled burgher houses, facing onto the Weinmarkt. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6204 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6203 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Augsburg: the former Benedictine Abbey of St Ulrich and St. Afra dating from the 10th century (this building ca. 1500) at the end of Maximilianstrasse, with some fine burgher house facades and the bronze renaissance Hercules fountain. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6197 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Mering: open-air cafe near the market square and a baroque burgher house. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D4794 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. Mediaeval burgher houses in the Obere Bachgasse. Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque
PMR-D4791 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. Old burgher houses on the bank of the River Danube, facades reflected in the water. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque, reflections
PMR-D4790 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. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube, with the cathedral in the distance. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque
PMR-D4789 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. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque
PMR-D2763 Netherlands, Amsterdam: "Saturnus", one of the traditional carved stone tablets over the door of an old burgher house. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR343-05 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) overlooked by the apses of Gross St. Martin, on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. The open air restaurants come to life in the evenings. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln
PMR343-04 Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: tall, narrow, gabled, burgher houses (rebuilt after the war) and modern fountain on the Frankenwerft in the pedestrian zone. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln
PMR342-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: Hauptstrasse, now a pedestrian precinct, is lined by tall mediaeval burgher houses. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture
PMR332-10 Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. In the foreground sightseeing boats returning after touring the harbour. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment
PMR332-09 Denmark, Copenhagen: sailing boats moored in the picturesque Nyhavn (Gammel Strand), with the brightly coloured 17th century burgher houses lining the waterfront. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, attraction, entertainment
PMR-D3078 Bahrain, Muharraq: a newly renovated tradional burgher house now containing the Busaad Art Museum, based on the works of talented local artist, Ebrahim Busaad. Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, architecture, artistic
PMR196-09 Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: pavement cafe in Romerberg Square, in front of the Romerberg, a group of reconstructed 15th century burghers' houses, formerly the town hall and coronation palace. Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, timber-frame, Römerberg
PMR147K-22 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: burgher house frontages reflected in the River Regnitz, with the first coltsfoot flowers of spring. Keywords: picturesque, half timbered, timber-framed, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia
PMR485-04 Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: old sailing ships moored in the "museum harbour" with red brick facades of burgher houses "An der Untertrave" Keywords: mediaeval, preserved, veteran, sails, boats, red brick, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR476-12 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, lined with well-preserved burgher houses, ending in Ludwig's Gate (1810). Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, national heritage, mediaeval, historical
PMR511-05 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: part of the procession, with burghers in mediaeval costumes. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR510-07 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: mediaeval nobles and burghers show off their rich costumes. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR453-02 Poland, Stargard: a brick, Gothic burgher house, dating back to the 15th century, but altered in mid-17th century. Keywords: mediaeval, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR448-12 Estonia, Tallinn: an old burgher house with storage space on the upper floors. Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture
PMR447-03 Latvia, Riga: two of the three burgher houses known as "The Three Brothers", dating from 15-18th centuries. Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR445-01 Poland, Gdansk: entrance to one of the burgher houses dated 1660, built above street level to prevent flooding. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR437-01 Poland, Wroclaw: repaving the Rynek (Market Place) with cobblestones. Row of gabled burgher houses in the background. Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau
PMR434-12 Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII, with some complete facades visible in the foreground. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR434-11 Poland, Gdansk: view from the Town Hall Tower: rows of gabled burgher houses, all rebuilt after WWII. Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Danzig
PMR534-07 Iraq, Baghdad: a typical older burgher house, with balcony and ceramic tiling in the facade. Keywords: architecture, middle-class, residence, dwelling, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam
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
PMR124K-16 Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: "Schönhof" (1526), one of the finest, oldest Renaissance burgher houses in Germany. Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR119K-29 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar. Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition
PMR119K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: a row of historic burgher houses on the Marktstrasse, with the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR108K-25 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, towering over the newly rebuilt burgher houses. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR093K-11 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old burgher houses with their reflections in the River Pegnitz. Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town
PMR086K-14 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: modern fountain and Burgher house in Weser Renaissance style. Keywords: historic town, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR086K-10 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a row of handsome Burgher houses in the Osterstrasse pedestrian zone. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture
PMR085K-05 Switzerland, Canton Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein: frescoes on the Rathaus (town hall) (built 1542) depicting scenes from the town's history. Keywords: Lake Constance, Bodensee, historic, picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, burgher houses
PMR079K-14 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Rhineland Palatinate
PMR079K-11 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR079K-10 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR079K-09 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: fruit, vegetable and flower market with old burgher houses in the background. Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval
PMR078K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: woman wearing traditional burgher costume, mounted on a horse; the Theatine Church in the background. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR432-10 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: typical carved stone doorway and wall of a burgher house, which survived WWII. The raised stone forecourts were to avoid the effects of flooding. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-07 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: antique dealers display their wares on the steps of the gabled burgher houses, with St. Mary's Cathedral visible at the end of the street. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR395-06 Belgium, Tournai: a row of burgher-houses with step gables, overlooked by the belfry towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, the largest Romanesque cathedral in Belgium. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic, cityscape
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
PMR541-7 Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the restored facade of a wealthy burgher's house. Keywords: historic town, architecture, heritage, picturesque town
PMR355-05 Belgium, Bruges: statue of the 15th century Flemish painter, Jan van Eyck overlooking Jan van Eyckplein (Square) and the Burghers' Lodge, a meeting place of prominent citizens and merchants, from the same period. Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR355-01 Belgium, Bruges: view of Spiegelrei (Street) and the Burghers' Lodge, from a canal bridge. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR352-06 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: richly clad Burghers of Bruges. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-05 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: trumpeters precede the Burghers of Bruges in their welcome to Count Derrick. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR628-08 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: a row of old, timber-framed burgher houses in the Weissgerber Gasse in the old quarter. Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, half-timbered buildings, gables
PMR656-08 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, with some of the newly built burgher houses. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

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