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PMR-D0616 RDPL-34183 Boeing 737-4K5 (c/n 24127) of Lao Central Airlines at Vientiane on 10.02.2012. Keywords: aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, airliner, aviation

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PMR111-04 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: the wide "Avenue of Ram-Sphinxes" leading to the first pylon, and view down the central isle of the temple. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR056-11 Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D. View from the central passage, overlooking the Eastern Enclosure. Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D. View from the central passage, overlooking the Eastern Enclosure. Keywords: archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, ancient city
PMR-D11899 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: 80% of the town was destroyed during WWII and the centre was rebuilt under the administration of the GDR. The central market place with the high-rise Haus der Kultur und Bildung (HKB = House of Culture and Education). The town wall and gates survived the war. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, paving, picturesque
PMR-D10919 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the gilded figure of Maria with the infant Jesus, on her column, which is regarded as the central point of the city. Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction
PMR-D10701 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum: Central courtyard and dovecote of the Bernoederhof, a large farmhouse with ancillary buildings arranged in a square format, built in 1725. Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture
PMR-D10429 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. Palm trees reflected in the central lake. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D8612 Chile. Santiago: Mercado Central de Santiago (Central Market) was opened in 1872 and has a cast-iron roof which was prefabricated by the firm of R. Laidlaw and Sons, of Glasgow, Scotland. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D8611 Chile. Santiago: Mercado Central de Santiago (Central Market) was opened in 1872 and has a cast-iron roof which was prefabricated by the firm of R. Laidlaw and Sons, of Glasgow, Scotland. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D8604 Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, the historic central square of Santiago. Keywords: South America, hub, pedestrian zone, park, Latin America
PMR-D8371 Greece, Island of Naxos: view across the central mountains, with limestone nodules in the foreground. Keywords: Greek Islands, geology, panorama, landscape, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8367 Greece, Island of Naxos: the town of Apirathos on the east side of the central mountains. Keywords: Greek Islands, panorama, landscape, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D8365 Greece, Island of Naxos: the tortuous road winding through the central mountains of the island. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, landscape, panorama
PMR-D8272 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: the Kaiserpfalz, an 11th century Romanesque palace, extensively restored in the 19th century, contains fine wall paintings of German historical events. View of the central segment of the Great Hall, and stone belvedere. Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval
PMR-D8095 Norway, Vest-Agder, Kristiansand: the town was founded by King Christian IV in 1641, although the site has been settled since prehistoric times. The central shopping square, a pedestrian zone, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground. Keywords: Scandinavia, urban, pedestrian zone, streetscene, 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-D8054 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. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8053 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. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues, doubt. regret, persuasion, compassion
PMR-D8052 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. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8051 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. A forged iron gateway with female figures. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8050 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. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8049 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. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8048 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. The central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8047 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. Scenes of Norwegian family life surround the central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8046 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. The central monolith. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8045 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. The central monolith surrounded by sculptures of Norwegian family life. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8044 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. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture, artistic, culture, statues
PMR-D8043 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. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8042 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. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8040 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. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D8039 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. Keywords: picturesque, statues, culture, artistic, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city
PMR-D7442 Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. The landscaped central park is surrounded by modern shops and cafes. Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, High Atlas, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, desirable residences
PMR-D7441 Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. The landscaped central park is surrounded by modern shops and cafes. Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, desirable residences, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D6604 Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, The mound was used for thousands of years after its construction as a defended stronghold. View inside the passage to the central chamber showing the stone slabs used for the roof. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO
PMR-D6603 Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, The mound was used for thousands of years after its construction as a defended stronghold. View inside the passage to the central chamber showing the stone slabs used for the roof. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO
PMR-D6047 Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes. Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, dome, cupola, balance , proportion, symmetry, elegance, majestic, artistic
PMR-D5941 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5940 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5939 Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: overnight cabins arranged in a circle around the central pavilion. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation
PMR-D5885 Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation
PMR-D5388 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: covered part of the inner courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque, built in 1442, central to Uighar Muslims. It is the largest in China, and can hold 20,000 worshippers. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D5387 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: covered part of the inner courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque, built in 1442, central to Uighar Muslims. It is the largest in China, and can hold 20,000 worshippers. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D5386 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar: detail of the carpets used in the covered part of the inner courtyard of the Id Kah Mosque, built in 1442, central to Uighar Muslims. It is the largest in China, and can hold 20,000 worshippers. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, architecture, historic, heritage, Uighur, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D5216 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gallery in the central courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), from where the Amir would watch special presentations. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5213 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: interior of the Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its 203 wooden pillars, some of them dating back to the 10th century. The central garden, open to the elements, with two of the original wooden pillars. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5148 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: entrance to the Telpaq Furushon bazaar, with its multiple small domes, grouped around the large central dome. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5077 Tajikistan, Sughd Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Approaching the Anzob Pass (3337 metres) in the Zarafshan Range which divides north and south Tajikistan. One of the most treacherous mountain passes of Central Asia. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D4606 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4605 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D0877 Myanmar, Mandalay: Vessantara Jakata - intricate gilded carvings in front of the shrine of Shwenandaw Kyaung illustrating the story of King Vessantara, one of the incarnations of Buddha. It is central to the celebrations of Thet Mahachat in Theravada Buddhism. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0346 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with Red Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato), both from Central and South America. Keywords: Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, imago, insect, exotic, colourful
PMR-D0345 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) with Red Postman Butterfly (Heliconius erato), both from Central and South America. Keywords: Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, imago, insect, exotic, colourful
PMR-D0343 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tiger Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius hecale) from Central and South America. Keywords: Lepidoptera, colourful, exotic, insect, imago, Nymphalidae
PMR-D0342 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: One-spotted Prepona Butterfly (Prepona demophon) fom Central and South America. Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae
PMR331-12 Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick
PMR331-11 Sweden, Vadstena: Renaissance castle with moat, begun by Gustav Vasa in 1545, has four massive corner towers, and a central tower which contains the chapel. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence, red-brick, reflections
PMR324-03 USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR324-02 USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg
PMR260-06 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Hauptmarkt (Central Market) with the tower of the Gothic church of St. Gangolf (14-15th century). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR221-09 Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: the Kaiserturm (Emperor's Tower), central strongpoint of the fortress, built in 1522. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town
PMR200-01 Israel, Eilat: beach scene and canoe-hire in central Eilat. Keywords: beach, sand, sea, holidays, sun, sunbathing, surfboarding, water sports , scuba diving, Gulf of Aqaba
PMR104K-03 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. Frontal view of a monumental monolith of a priest, 7 metres high, from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya. He holds two ritual containers ("kero") which held libations for the gods. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR104K-02 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. A monumental monolith featuring a priest, 7 metres high, with symbols inscribed on arms and shoulders from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR104K-01 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The famous Puerta del Sol or Sun Gate, carved from a single block of Andesite, 2 metres high and 4 metres wide, cracked by lightning and held together with metal clamps. The central relief is Viracocha, God of Creation, head surrounded by rays of the sun. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR-D3682 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). Stone statues lining the Sacred Way. The central stone path is reserved for the Emperor. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D1620 People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: central hall and staircase. Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers
PMR-D1273 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni. Here: the central courtyard, seen from the roof. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1271 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni. Here: the central courtyard, with golden figures on the roof holding strings of bells. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1235 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: view from the central Utse, showing the stubby tower (originally nine storeys high) to display the thangkas. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1228 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. The Utse, with golden roof, is the central building of the mandala. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR187-09 Italy, Tuscany: typical landscape in the central Appian Alps in spring. Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, yellow, flowers, spring, hills, Toscana
PMR174-08 U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor. 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
PMR148-10 Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a row of Turkish houses and cobbled street with customary central gutter. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen
PMR118-03 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: in the central court of the Hospital Bastion, built by Leonhard Weidmann. Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR-D2453 Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: Bun Khanak (Central Home), long thought to be an Achaemenid fire temple, but now suggested to be a treasury. Sassanian victories are recorded on the walls. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2445 Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. Central panel of the Eastern Stairway of the Apadana (unfinished). It replaced the "King's Audience" relief (see PMR-D2437).. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR-D2412 Iran, Shiraz: Bagh-e Eram ( Eram Botanical Garden), founded in the Saljughid Dynasty (1037-1193), was owned by a number of rulers until being made the responsibility of Shiraz University in 1963. The central building is regarded as an architectural masterpiece of the Qajar era. UNESCO listed. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture
PMR-D2382 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. View of the central basin and installations from above. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2381 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2379 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2378 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2377 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR122K-30 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR-D2147 The Philippines, Manila: American Cemetery and Memorial - in the central tower is a devotional chapel and on the walls of the hemispheres are inscribed the names of 36,286 servicemen with no known grave. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2107 Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D1751 England, Devon, Exmouth: A La Ronde, a dwelling of unusual circular design (National Trust): reflected view of the eight doorways leading from the central hall. Keywords: architecture, holiday resort, seaside town, picturesque, culture, historic
PMR475-05 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: central fountain, with Palau Nacional in the background. Keywords: national heritage, gardens, park, culture, picturesque, metropolis
PMR474-11 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya, with central fountain by Josep M. Jujol (1929) and "Placa de Toros" arena in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-07 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising. Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR467-05 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: Central Library of the University on the Piata Gh. Gheorghiu Dej, which was burnt out during the 1989 uprising. Keywords: architecture, literature, Neo-classical, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR466-07 Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the circular Central Exhibition Pavilion, venue for the Spring and Autumn Trade Fairs. Keywords: architecture, modern, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, culture
PMR513-09 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground. Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR513-06 Italy, Lombardy, Milan: on the roof of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, begun in 1386 but only completed in 1809 on the orders of Napoleon. On the central tower reigns the golden Madonna, 108.5 metres abovve the ground. Keywords: architecture, pinnacles, carving, stone work, church, metropolis, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR495-10 Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view of the Minoan ruins from the north-west, showing the grand stairway and the central court. Keywords: national heritage, excavations, historic, archeological, archeology, architecture
PMR143K-10 England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times. Closer view of the central west front, which has the largest collection of carved figures in Europe. Begun in 1230, these were at first painted in bright colours. Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English, mineral wells, spring water
PMR141K-04 Greece, Island of Kos: the Asklepieion was one of the healing centres based on the cult of Asklepius, the father of all physicians. Founded about the 5th century BC, it was here that Hippocrates practised his new theories of medical healing. Here: re-erected columns of a Temple of Apollo on the second terrace, with the grand central stairway behind. Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, medecine
PMR135K-18 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a little Mongolian girl with the pigeons in the central courtyard. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-13 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the central, cobbled courtyard has its resident population of pigeons. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan
PMR132K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: central sanctuary with "mandapa" (antechamber) and "antarala" (connecting corridor). Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR128K-35 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-34 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR127K-35 USA, Maine: white clapboard house with verandah and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England
PMR127K-34 USA, Maine: autumn colours on route 16 in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-33 USA, Maine: autumn colours on route 16 in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-31 USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-30 USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR127K-29 USA, Maine: lake and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England
PMR125K-10 Germany, Berlin: central facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1695-1706, which now houses the Historical Museum. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city
PMR123K-19 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the large, central lake. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR121K-23 Thailand, Pattaya: the beach at Central Pattaya, with Holiday Inn, hotels and condominiums in the north. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-22 Thailand, Pattaya: beach umbrellas at Central Pattaya, with the hotels of North Pattaya in the distance. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR115K-01 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Upper storey of Al-Khazneh (the Treasury); the central figure may be "Isis" or the Nabataian goddess "Al 'Uzza". Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR105K-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Ruins of the (Inca?) construction Sacsayhuaman, believed by some to have been a fortress. Three parallel lines of zig-zag walls run for about 360 metres and there are 21 bastions. The stones, some of them weighing in excess of 130 tons, fit together so precisely that it is impossible to insert a sheet of paper between them. How this was achieved is still a mystery. The walls are now about 6 metres high, after the Spanish used the upper part as a quarry for hundreds of years. It is estimated that about 20% of the original structure survives. Recent excavations suggest that the walls may have been built by the Killke people before the Incas came. View of the walls from the flat, flower-strewn, central area. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco, Saksaq Waman
PMR103K-32 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city with the Parque Central and Mirador Laicacota from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés). Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view
PMR094K-28 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its peak under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. Here: the central concave niche of the theatre-stage, showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha as well as military figure. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations
PMR094K-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: the distant palace, viewed along the central axis canal from the ornamental cascades, with surrounding statuary. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR080K-19 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here:" Marhaba/Bienvenue/Welcome", written, Hollywood-style, on the mountainside. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, troglodyte
PMR080K-18 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here: simpler dwellings are created by burrowing into the soft cliffside. Keywords: Islam, troglodyte, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim
PMR080K-17 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. View from ground level. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, troglodyte
PMR080K-16 Tunisia, Matmata: The Jerbalia Berbers have lived in underground dwellings since the 11th century. These normally comprise a central courtyard, open to the sky, with rooms leading off on all sides. The majority now live in normal houses. Here: corn being milled between two stones in the courtyard. Keywords: Islam, troglodyte, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim
PMR054K-22 Malta, Valletta: Central Bank of Malta building on St. James' Bastion.
PMR046K-18 Costa Rica. San Jose: Parque Central, with the music pavilion "el quiosco" presented by the Nicaraguan dictator Somoza.
PMR046K-15 Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central: a fruit stall, with the ruined church, destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, in the background.
PMR046K-14 Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central, from the steps of the ruined church, destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, with the modern Palacio Municipal on the right.
PMR046K-13 Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central, with ruins of the Iglesia (church) de la Parroquia, built in 1575 and destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, on the far side.
PMR020K-03 Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, associated with the Count Dracula stories of Bram Stoker, perhaps based on the historical figure of Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler"), although the latter did not live in Transylvania and may never have visited it. The castle was built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls. View of the central courtyard with well and surrounding galleries. Keywords: horror stories, horror films, vampire bats, blood suckers, Gothic horror, spooky castles
PMR044K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Central building of Nymphenburg Palace, built in 1664 by Agostino Barelli.
PMR070K-34 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the central stage entrance doorway to the amphitheatre. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR418-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: newly completed wings of the former Army Museum which was ruined during the war, apart from the central tract. Now the home of the Bavarian State Chancellery. Here reflected in the waters of the new ornamental canal. Keywords: gardens, München, architecture, historic, dome
PMR418-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: newly completed wings of the former Army Museum which was ruined during the war, apart from the central tract. Now the home of the Bavarian State Chancellery. Keywords: gardens, München, architecture, historic, dome
PMR400-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: 16th century Rotes Tor (Red Gate) from the central courtyard. Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, mediaeval, tower, fortifications
PMR396-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bar-headed Geese (Anser canagicus) on the River Isar. Although not native to central Europe they have established themselves and begun to breed. Keywords: flora and fauna, waterfowl, birds, ornithology, München
PMR372-05 Australia, Sydney: clocktower of Central Railway Station from Belmore Park. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR368-12 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Palace of the King, built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1880 in a mixture of European and oriental styles. Ashes of previous rulers are preserved in urns in the central tower. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR549-09 United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): monument in central square. Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation
PMR672-09 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Keo, built by King Jayavarman V in the late 10th to early 11th centuries, has five massive towers, the largest, central one representing Mount Meru, the centre of the world and seat of the gods. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-04 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing the steps leading to the upper level, where the four basins occupy the courtyard, with the central tower in the background. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR639-09 Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt, and the new Orthodox Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid with its square, buttressed belltower, consecrated in 1990, is designed to withstand such tremors, although the central dome has a surface area of 650 square metres and supports a 5-ton chandelier. Keywords: Orthodox church, modern architecture, Christian
PMR631-03 Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. View from the watch tower, showing the central court, (into which the entire population would crowd in times of danger), the twin minarets of the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and the surrounding burial ground. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture
PMR616-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Marienplatz, the heart of Munich, with the gilded figure of Maria on her column (1594), and the old, Gothic Rathaus (town hall) (1470) with its step-gable and turreted tower. Keywords: central square, German architecture, street scene, Ludwig Beck
PMR608-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Frozen canal and central avenue of bare trees in Schleissheim Palace Park under snow in winter sunshine. Keywords: snow, sunshine, winter, bare trees
PMR589-11 Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. " Palace of the Governor", 98 metres long and 12 metres wide, is regarded as the highest achievement of Uxmal's builders. The central building has two wings. Keywords: Maya
PMR586-10 Guatemala City: Palacio Nacional, on the Parque Central, is being converted to a museum.
PMR585-02 Guatemala, Antigua: Risque fountain in the Parque Central in Antigua, with the Palace of the Captains General, dating from 1558, behind.
PMR584-04 Honduras, Tegucigalpa: Typical mountainous landscape in central Honduras, about 30 km. north-west of Tegucigalpa.
PMR583-04 Nicaragua, Granada: Facade of the cathedral from the Parque Central, Granada, with fountain.
PMR583-03 Nicaragua, Granada: Horse-drawn carriages awaiting hire in the Parque Central, Granada, with cathedral behind.

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