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PMR144-07
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Some of the frescoes, executed by masters of the Samokover and Rasloger schools over four generations, which cover the church's interior.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, colourful, Bible stories, artistic

PMR144-06
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. Domes of the monastery church, with mountains as a backdrop. The frescoes in the porch are clearly visible.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-05
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. View of the Church and the Chrelyo Tower from the balcony of the top storey.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-04
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. The monastery church, containing the relics of the founder, Ivan Rilsky, from a balcony in the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR144-03
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. In the courtyard the lower three storeys have Italian-Renaissance-style arches, whilst the top storey is wood, in traditional Bulgarian style.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

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

PMR-D13469
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: the Italian-built Governor's Palace (now the Administrative Centre for the South Aegean), in a mixture of Venetian and Gothic styles, surrounded by arcades (20th century).
Keywords: architecture, Crusaders, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, Mediterranean, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO

PMR-D13462
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Marine Gate, the main entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO

PMR-D13461
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: three windmills (ca. 15th century) standing on the mole of Mandraki Harbour, with moored yachts in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, landscape, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos

PMR-D13460
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: the Mole Naillac, at the end of which stood the 46-metre-high Naillac Tower, built in the early 14th century, now demolished, all part of the defence fortifications of thje citadel.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO

PMR-D13364
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: distant view of the ruined town dating back to the 4th century BC in its present position. It counted about 70,000 inhabitants and had a famous medical school in its prime.
Keywords: Aegean , archeology, Bahriyeli C, classical, cruising, excavations, Hellenic, maritime, picturesque, sailing ship

PMR-D13360
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: the Temple of Athena, 9 x 17 metres, standing on a hill west of the agora.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13359
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: the Temple of Athena, 9 x 17 metres, standing west of the agora.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13357
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: a natural corral for farm animals between the granite rocks and the wall of the agora.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13356
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: row of shops enclosing the south side of the agora.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13354
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: small section of wall
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13353
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: the Temple of Athena (right), 9 x 17 metres, standing west of the agora.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13352
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: part of the ruins of the Hellenic city on Lake Bafa, formerly Latmos, dating from 5-6th centuries BC: the Temple of Athena, 9 x 17 metres, standing west of the agora.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR-D13340
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: ruins of the Hellenistic temple of Apollo, begun in the 8th century BC but never completed. A sanctuary in the domain of the city of Miletus and one of the largest and best preserved temples in classical antiquity.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , heritage, historic, Ionia, Roman, stone carving

PMR141-01
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065. Showing the Romanesque belltower, with its windows increasing with height.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece

PMR140-12
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: the outstanding Gothic facade of the cathedral of multicoloured marble, completed in the 14th century by Giovanni Pisano. The rest of the building is in the Romanesque style and dates from 1065.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece

PMR140-11
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: view of the cathedral, begun in 1065 and completed in the 14th century, from the top of the Torre del Mangia.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, culture, mediaeval, Catholic, stonework, carving, masterpiece

PMR139-01
Italy, Rome: Piazza di Spagna with its 17th century fountain in the shape of a boat.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, capital city, tourist scene, street scene, relaxing, sunshine, lazing

PMR137-10
Switzerland, Schaffhausen: view of the town from the Munot, a massive 16th century keep.
Keywords: architecture, woods, castle, defence, fortifications, cannon, panorama

PMR137-06
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wangen: Herrenstrasse with fountain, surmounted by a religious figure and the Ravensburg Gate (15th century) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, mediaeval, gate tower

PMR136-03
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches

PMR136-02
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990. The 11th century Romanesque cloister adjoining the cathedral (Munster).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, gallery, arcade, columns, arches

PMR135-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: capital of West Germany from 1949-1990. The Collegiate Church (Munster) dating from the 12th century, built in Romanesque style.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, historic, heritage, belltowers, dwarf gallery

PMR-D12845
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Half-timbered houses in the Hauptstrasse.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12844
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Hauptstrasse, with the Haus Feyerabend at the end, boasting a handsome oriel window from 1563.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12843
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The "Bügeleisenhaus" ("flat-iron-house") Badgasse 10, the smallest timber-frame building in the town.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12842
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Timber-framed houses in the market place (Marktplatz). Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Timber-framed houses in the market place (Marktplatz).
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12841
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. A neatly-built turret on the side of the Red Tower (Roter Turm), with the "Nürnberger Türmchen" on the corner of the bastion, behind.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12840
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. View of the Hauptstrasse from the walls of the Stauferpfalz, with the Dominican church in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12839
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. View of the Blauer Turm from the walls of the Stauferpfalz.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12838
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The River Neckar from the wall of the Stauferpfalz, with the village of Offenau in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12837
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Colourful display of kitsch.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12836
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The Blauer Turm (Blue Tower) in the Kaiserpfalz (ca. 1200).
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12835
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The Blauer Turm (Blue Tower) in the Kaiserpfalz (ca. 1200).
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12834
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Twin towers of the parish church, dating from 13th century, later converted to Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12833
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The Lion Fountain, with former hospital on the left.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12832
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. View towards the market place, with the towers of the parish church behind.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12831
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. Hauptstrasse and the start of the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR131-12
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride

PMR131-11
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Chapel used by Martin Luther in 1530 (rebuilt in Gothic style in 1847). The end gable of the Ducal Residence Building (Furstenbau). Cannons on the battlements.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR129-03
France, Cote d'Azur, Marseilles: the basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, built mid-19th century in Romano-Byzantine style.
Keywords: architecture, statue, agave

PMR122-12
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. Facade and twin towers of the abbey church, built 1232-1350, and converted to Baroque in 1682.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

PMR122-11
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 five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Samson fountain.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades

PMR122-10
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. Entrance to the inner courtyard on the north side, from the abbey church portico.
Keywords: architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, historic

PMR122-09
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 arcaded cloister, with the grammar school visible at the far end.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, learning

PMR122-08
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 south wing of the monastery, with part of the village below, from the top of the Mathematical Tower; the Alps visible in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, landscape, historic

PMR122-07
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. View of the abbey church and gardens from the top of the Mathematical Tower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster

PMR122-06
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 five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century; in the foreground, the Triton and Neptune fountains.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp, arcades, antlers

PMR122-05
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 five abbey fishponds in Renaissance style, built by Carlantonio Carlone in 1691 and added to by Prandtauer in the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, reflections, heritage, Kremsmünster, statuary, carp

PMR122-04
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 Observatory or Mathematical Tower, "the oldest skyscraper in Europe", built 1748-58, now houses the Natural History Museum.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster

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

PMR119-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: St. Wolfgang's or Shepherds' Church (15th century Gothic); the outer side forms part of the town wall, and in the roof are fortified defence positions.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR118-05
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Siebers Tower (13th Century), formerly the southern entrance gate-tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR118-01
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Hospital Bastion, with 7 gates, portcullis, drawbridge and rampart! (built by Leonhard Weidmann in the 16th century).
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR120-09
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD. The red sandstone portal was added in the early 17th century. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, 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

PMR119-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Obere Schmiedgasse: the Masterbuilder's House, built by Weidmann in Renaissance style in 1596, and the Gasthof zum Greifen, 14th century Gothic, formerly the residence of Mayor Toppler.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR117-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the Town Hall, the front built in Renaissance style (16th century), and behind the Gothic part (13th century) with its 60-metre belltower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR117-09
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the White Tower, part of the oldest town fortifications (12th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR114-02
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Arch of Augustus, built in 27 BC where the Via Flaminia meets the Via Emilia. It was damaged in a Greek siege in 538 AD and restored in the 10th century.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman

PMR114-01
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: Piazza Tre Martiri, formerly the Roman Forum, showing Palazzo Brioli with its 16th century clocktower, boasting a sun-moon calendar. The shrine of Sant' Antonio is visible in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, palace

PMR113-12
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. The highest tower of the Guaita Fortress which dates from the 11th century, but much modified. It houses a museum of cannons and field guns. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval, battlements, crenellations, fortifications

PMR113-11
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. The Guaita Fortress, dating from the 11th century, but much modified. It houses a museum of cannons and field guns. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, mediaeval, battlements, crenellations, fortifications

PMR113-05
Italy, Ravenna: Church of Spirito Santo and the Arian Baptistry containing fine mosaics, both built by Theodoric in the 6th century. The Renaissance loggia is a later addition.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, Goths

PMR113-02
Italy, Ravenna: Basilica of San Apollinare in Classe, with 10th century campanile. Statue of Roman Emperor Augustus, founder of the port and town of Classis (Classe).
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque, monument

PMR112-12
Italy, Ravenna: Church of San Giovanni Batista (17th century Baroque) built around a 9th-10th century campanile.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR112-05
Italy, Ravenna: Church of San Francisco (10th-11th century) from Piazza San Francisco.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, antiquity, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR107-06
Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. General view, showing some of the remaining reliefs. Many crocodiles were mummified here and some are still to be seen.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR107-05
Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Open-lotus-flower column capitals; the the red, blue and gilt colouring is still well preserved on the architrave overhang.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR107-04
Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Relief depicting the captive headmen of over-run towns, each with the name of his town in a cartouche. The left arm of each has been amputated and fed to the lions.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR105-02
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. View of the desert through the mud-brick walls, with the waiting camel drivers.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR105-01
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. View inside the protecting walls. The water cistern in the bottom right-hand corner was the centre of a system of gravity-fed acqueducts throughout the monastery.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR104-12
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert. View of the desert through the mud brick walls of the monastery, abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR104-11
Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egyypt. The remains of a coloured fresco over the apse are still visible.
Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-02
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Entrance and facade with relief figures on the pylons.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR104-01
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Colonnade and pylons from the pillars of the portico.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-12
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Pylon relief: the Goddess Isis with Pharaoh Ptolemy (?); God Horus.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-11
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. View of the colonnaded courtyard from the top of the pylon.
Roman garrisons erected wooden roofs for their troops under the colonnades (traces still to be seen).
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-10
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Relief figure of Goddess Isis. Finely carved column capitals, all different.
The vertical grooves on the columns were made by garrisoned Roman soldiers sharpening their swords (in later centuries).
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-09
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Main pylons with reliefs, and colonnade with open-lotus-flower capitals.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR103-08
Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae before it was flooded. Built between the 4th century BC and 2nd century AD (Ptolomies and Romans). Wall relief: Goddess Isis and God Horus receiving offerings.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR089-03
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: facade of the church of Santa Croce by Niccolo Matas (1857-63). The rest of the church was built between the 12th and 14th centuries in Florentine Gothic style.
Keywords: architecture, religious buildings

PMR089-02
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: "Stories of the Passion", frescoes from the late 14th century by Nicolo di Pietro Gerini in the Sacristy of the Church of Santa Croce.
Keywords: religious murals, historic frescoes, national heritage

PMR088-04
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the Baptistry of St. John the Baptist, built in a well-balanced Romanesque style from the late 11th century, with the cathedral behind.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture, national heritage, religious buildings

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

PMR086-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Lenbach Villa (Florentine Renaissance style, 1887) now houses a a display of 20th century art (Kandinsky, Klee, Macke, Franz Marc, Gabriele Munter etc.)
Keywords: München, architecture, Blauer Reiter, garden, museum, art gallery

PMR086-04
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: the White Tower (12th century), part of the oldest town fortifications
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR086-03
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Town Hall (Rathaus), the front part in Renaissance style with arcades with the original Gothic building with 60m belltower from 13th century, behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR082-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) (14th century) with mechanical clock depicting the homage of the 7 Electors at noon every day
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, stone carving

PMR082-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep. Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR074-09
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Zadar: church of St. Donat (11th century) and the belltower of St. Mary's church (12th century) with colourful cannas in the foreground
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, campanile, apse

PMR074-01
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Porec: colourful mosaics on the facade of the Basilica of Euphrasius, the best-preserved example anywhere of a 6th century Byzantine basilica.
Keywords: architecture, arcades, columns, capitals, unique, Istria

PMR073-04
Italy, Muggia: a town on the border of Italy and Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) - the old town hall bearing the lion of St. Mark (left), and the 15th century parish church
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, street scene, rose window, belltower

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

PMR072-05
Italy, Veneto, Asolo: campanile and rooftops, overlooked by Rocca Castle on the hill, dating from late12th century
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR068-12
Italy, Venice: Palazzo Franchetti (15th century Gothic) and the church of Santa Maria della Salute, from the Grand Canal
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-10
Italy, Venice: Ca' d'Oro, one of the best examples of Venetian Gothic (15th century)
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR065-01
England, Suffolk, Worlingham, 19 Park Drive: typical late 20th century bungalow
Keywords: architecture, home, house, dwelling, brick-built

PMR056-12
Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D.
View of the Great Enclosure in the distance, from the flat lookout balcony of the Acropolis Ruin, overlooking the Ritual Enclosure where most of the Zimbabwe birds have been found. Rhodesia: ruins of Zimbabwe, thought to have flourished between 13th and 15th centuries A.D.
View of the Great Enclosure in the distance, from the flat lookout balcony of the Acropolis Ruin, overlooking the Ritual Enclosure where most of the Zimbabwe birds have been found.
Keywords: archeology, ruined city, historic, heritage, ancient city

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

PMR049-12
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: statue of Schiller in the Schillerplatz with the Old Chancery (16th century) behind
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, monuments, columns, main square, bronze figure

PMR048-11
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto). In the foreground an artist displays his work
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations, pictures, paintings

PMR048-06
Poland, Warsaw: a street in the "new town" with new wall frescos and St. Mary's Church (15th century) in the background
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, cobblestones

PMR048-03
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the inside, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat. Originally it had 7 separate gates and drawbridges. Ir separates the "old town" (Stare Miasto) and the "new town" (Nowe Miasto)
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations

PMR048-02
Poland, Warsaw: the Barbican, the old town gate, from the town wall, dates from the 16th century and formerly straddled a moat
Keywords: architecture, red-brick, mediaeval, historic, heritage, castellations

PMR-D12057
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD - has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves.
Keywords: Aegean, antiquity, archeology, architecture, art, culture, excavations, Greek, Hellenic, heritage, historic, masonry, picturesque, Roman, ruin

PMR-D12053
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12052
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12048
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12047
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: path from the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12041
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12010
Greece, Island of Symi: Panormitis Monastery (early 18th century), recently renovated, and the waterfront.
Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, Orthodox

PMR-D11895
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11894
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. It has been ruined and rebuilt a number of times, lastly after WWII.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11893
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): St. Jacob's church (Jakobikirche) was completed about the end of the 14th century and is the third-oldest in the city. Colourful Baroque doorway.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11891
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Nicholas (Nikolaikirche) dates back to 1234 but was completed in its present form (with two towers) in the late 14th century. It is the principal and oldest church in the city.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11816
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): brick Gothic facade of the "Giebelhaus", Mühlenstrasse 1, displays the oldest known example of the "pillar gable", from the 13th century. The bottom part was lost during Baroque alterations in 1770.
Keywords: architecture, 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-D11802
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Beer and other refreshments are enjoyed at the summer fete on the grass.
Keywords: architecture, atmosphere, culture, drinking, eating, festival, heritage, lively, palatial, picturesque

PMR-D11801
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Beer and other refreshments are enjoyed at the summer fete on the grass.
Keywords: architecture, atmosphere, culture, drinking, eating, festival, heritage, lively, palatial, picturesque

PMR-D11799
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Usedom: tower of the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church), built in Gothic style at the end of the 15th century on the site of an earlier church.
Keywords: architecture, culture, gable, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11797
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stolpe on the Island of Usedom: Schloss Stolpe was built in Baroque style towards the end of the 17th century on the site of a previous castle. Home of the von Schwerin family.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, palatial, picturesque

PMR-D11481
Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: view of the harbour and small bays from above. The yellow building on the right hand peninsula is the historic monastery, dating from the 13th century.
Keywords: coastline, Ionian Islands, panorama, rocky, wooded hills

PMR-D11461
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): stone gateway to the New Fortress (Neo Frourio) dating from the 16th century, surmounted by the winged lion of Venice.
Keywords: bastion, doorway, entrance, Ionian Islands, stone-carving, Venetian

PMR-D11401
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): view of part of the Venetian New Fortress (Neo Frourio)(1645) from the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio)(dating back to 6th century).
Keywords: architecture, bastion, fortifications, Ionian Islands, Venetian

PMR-D8180
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the fountain in Lille Lungegards Vann (lake), with the high-rise City Hall in the background.
Keywords: architecture, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, mediaeval, mercantile, panorama, picturesque, port, Scandinavia

PMR-D11250
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the Roman lighthouse (built 60 AD), under reconstruction on its old foundations. Originally 26m high it was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11249
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11248
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11246
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the cavea of the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, which held 1400 people.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11245
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11244
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11243
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11242
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, the assembly hall of the Lycian League (1st century BC).
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11226
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress, with the ferry terminal below.
Keywords: colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11218
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress crown the headland.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11216
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress. The mosque is home to an interesting local museum. View from the terrace of the Hotel Megisti.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11215
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress. The mosque is home to an interesting local museum. View from the terrace of the Hotel Megisti.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11214
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo, Megisti: the headland, crowned by the ruins of a 14th century Crusader fortress. The mosque is home to an interesting local museum.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, historic, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11194
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: another vault-shaped Lycian sarcophagus dating from the 4th century BC standing in the centre of the town.
Keywords: antiquity, archeology, burial, culture, grave, heritage, historic

PMR-D11167
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians, dating back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, burial chambers, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11166
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas (shown here), in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, with highly decorated sham stone door, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, burial chambers, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11163
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: this vault-shaped Lycian sarcophagus dated from the 4th century BC. Carved from local limestone, it is the largest example of its kind, and stands in its original position.
Keywords: antiquity, archeology, burial, culture, grave, heritage, historic

PMR-D9955
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. Brazilian plume flower, flamingo flower or jacobinia (Justicia carnea)
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D11034
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kaisheimer Haus, built about 1600 as a town palace for the Fugger family. It acquired its Baroque appearance during the 17/18th centuries. The future Elector Maximilian I lived here between 1587-90.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11026
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11024
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby.
Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

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

PMR-D10918
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with part of the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR-D10917
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: Marienplatz with the New Town Hall, built 1867-1908 by Georg Hauberisser in New Gothic Style, the Maria Column, and the twin brick towers of the 15th-century cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: architecture, culture, historical, national heritage, tourist attraction

PMR018-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: view of the Bäckertor (Bakers Gate) (mid 13th century) and the Roßmarkt.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR018-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the Mutterturm (19th century).
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D7533
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7530
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D10576
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: view of the town with the parish church and the 16th century castle of the Dukes of Bavaria from Lake Starnberg, with yachts in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, Wittelsbach, countryside, nature, landscape, historic, heritage

PMR-D10490
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The tiled panels in the chancel are 5 metres high and depict Eucharistic allegories framed by Baroque ornamentation,
Keywords: religious, azulejos, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture

PMR-D10489
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The tiled panels in the chancel are 5 metres high and depict Eucharistic allegories framed by Baroque ornamentation,
Keywords: religious, azulejos, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture

PMR-D10488
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The magnificent carved cedar-wood altarpiece is the greatest wooden monument in Portugal.
Keywords: religious, intricate, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture

PMR-D10487
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art.
Keywords: religious, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture

PMR-D10485
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the 16th century church of the Convent of Santo Andre, now part of the Carlos Machado Museum.
Keywords: religious, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture

PMR-D10484
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: original 16th century "azulejos" (tiles) in the vestibule of the Convento da Nossa Senhora da Esperanca completed in 1541 for the nuns of the order of St. Francis.
Keywords: ornamentation, glazed, religious scenes, blue tiles, decoration

PMR-D10483
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the widely-revered 16th century statue of "Ecce Homo" is visited by pilgrims from all over Portugal. It is preserved in the Convento da Nossa Senhora da Esperanca completed in 1541 for the nuns of the order of St. Francis.
Keywords: religious, bouquets, votary, figure, worship, miracles, shrine

PMR-D10440
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: pineapples being cultivated under glass. Since the profitable orange trade was lost at the end of the 19th century, oranges have been replaced to a limited extent by pineapples. The company of the founder of the plantations, August Arruda, is still the main producer, and his bust stands as a memorial before the modern glasshouses.
Keywords: heritage, botanical, flora, fruit industry, export, greenhouse

PMR-D10438
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: pineapples being cultivated under glass. Since the profitable orange trade was lost at the end of the 19th century, oranges have been replaced to a limited extent by pineapples. The company of the founder of the plantations, August Arruda, is still the main producer.
Keywords: heritage, humidity, greenhouses, botanical, flora, fruit industry, export

PMR-D9962
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: fumirolas and hot springs are common in this active geothermal area. The "Caldeira de Pero Botelho", a 16th century nickname for the devil, is one of the largest and noisiest of these vents.
Keywords: volcanic, mud, steam, minerals

PMR-D9957
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. A group of fan palms (Livistona).
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9956
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. Statue of the founder, Jose do Canto.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9954
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. The mighty root system of a Moreton Bay Fig tree (Ficus Macrophylla).
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9953
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. The branch system of a stately Eucalyptus tree.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9952
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9951
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9948
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the 16th century fortress, Sao Bras, built to defend the port, is now home to an extensive military museum.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9909
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the 16th century fortress, Sao Bras, built to defend the port, is now home to an extensive military museum.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, defence, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR-D9647
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: the first settlers brought horses to Iceland and due to a 10th century ban on further imports, the stock has remained true to the original Scandinavian race.
Keywords: Westman Islands, fauna, animals, wildlife

PMR-D9646
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: the first settlers brought horses to Iceland and due to a 10th century ban on further imports, the stock has remained true to the original Scandinavian race.
Keywords: Westman Islands, wildlife, animals, fauna

PMR-D8716
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8715
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8707
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8706
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8705
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8704
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8703
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8702
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: wooden stilt houses or "palafitos" go back to the 19th century.
Keywords: South America, heritage, homes, traditional, picturesque, colourful, Latin America

PMR-D8538
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. View from the graveyard,
Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D8532
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the Maxtor Gate and part of the 14th century town wall with defenders' gallery.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8531
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: part of the 14th century town wall and Frauentor Gateway, surmounted by a figure of the Virgin.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8530
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the Polizeidienerturm dating from the 13th century, was originally a gate tower in the town wall, but the gate was subsequently blocked off and the tower used for dwellings or offices.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8529
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: the Polizeidienerturm dating from the 13th century, was originally a gate tower in the town wall, but the gate was subsequently blocked off and the tower used for dwellings or offices.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8527
Germany, Bavaria, Schongau: part of the 14th century town wall with defenders' gallery and the Maxtor Gate.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval

PMR-D8524
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century.
Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D8523
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Interior view of the nave and choir.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Baroque

PMR-D8522
Germany, Bavaria, Hohenfurch: dating from the 13th century, the parish church was built in Gothic style but was converted to Rococo in the 18th century. Interior view of the nave and choir.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Baroque

PMR-D8521
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8520
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco ofSt. Christopher with the Christ child dates back to the beginning of the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8519
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco of the Last Judgement dates back to the beginning of the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture

PMR-D8517
Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. In the background is the 18th century Rathaus (Town Hall).
Keywords: historic, bronze figure, monument, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage

PMR-D8489
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. The sign in this picture indicates the position of the former burial chamber of King Maussollos.
Keywords: antiquities, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek, Halicarnassus

PMR-D8488
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8487
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons, showing a mounted Amazon fighting over the horse's hindquarters.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8486
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Fragment of an original frieze from the facade.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8485
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402.
Keywords: antiquities, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8483
Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos. In the foreground a collection of architectural fragments from the original structure.
Keywords: antiquities, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek, Myndus

PMR-D8482
Turkey, Bodrum: a pair of back-to-back graves, dating from the 4th century BC, found near the Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8481
Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8480
Turkey, Bodrum: Myndos Gate, the only surviving gate in the 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8479
Turkey, Bodrum: part of the restored 7-kilometre-long city walls of Halicarnassus, adjoining the Myndos Gate, built in the 4th century BC by King Mousollos.
Keywords: antiquities, Myndus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8478
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000. Collection of architectural fragments from the original structure.
Keywords: antiquities, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage, amphitheatre, stone seating, cavea, orchestra

PMR-D8477
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, orchestra, cavea, stone seating, amphitheatre, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek

PMR-D8476
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage, amphitheatre, stone seating, cavea, orchestra

PMR-D8475
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, orchestra, cavea, stone seating, amphitheatre, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek

PMR-D8474
Turkey, Bodrum: Graeco-Roman Theatre of Halicarnassus, built in the 2nd century BC, had an original seating capacity of some 10,000 but at present accommodates is limited to 4,000.
Keywords: antiquities, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage, amphitheatre, stone seating, cavea, orchestra

PMR-D8403
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: part of the tower of the ruined "Frankish Castle", built by the Venetians in the 13th century using stones from various Graeco-Roman edifices.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Paroikia, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, architecture, archeology

PMR-D8364
Greece, Island of Naxos: an ancient Hellenic watchtower, "Pirgos Himarou", probably dating back to the 2nd-4th century BC.. Originally it had four floors, connected by a spiral stone staircase, part of which remains. The tower is under long term renovation and reconstruction.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture, Drosiani, architecture, archeology

PMR-D8363
Greece, Island of Naxos: an ancient Hellenic watchtower, "Pirgos Himarou", probably dating back to the 2nd-4th century BC.. Originally it had four floors, connected by a spiral stone staircase, part of which remains. The tower is under long term renovation and reconstruction.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, culture, Drosiani, architecture, archeology

PMR-D8360
Greece, Island of Naxos, Moni: Panagia Drasiani, an ancient church in Byzantine style on the outskirts of Moni, contains frescos dating from the seventh century.
Keywords: Greek Islands, early Christian, architecture, Drosiani, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8359
Greece, Island of Naxos, Moni: Panagia Drasiani, an ancient church in Byzantine style on the outskirts of Moni, contains frescos dating from the seventh century.
Keywords: Greek Islands, early Christian, architecture, Drosiani, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8296
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the Ducal Museum, in Neo-Renaissance style, built in the 19th century, is a trust of the Friedenstein Palace, and has displays of Egyptian art, Greek and Roman art and Renaissance paintings.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture

PMR-D8273
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 Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa..
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, medieval, mediaeval, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

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-D8271
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 Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa..
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, UNESCO

PMR-D8270
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 equestrian statues of Kaiser Wilhelm I and Kaiser Friedrich 1 Barbarossa in front of the Great Hall.
Keywords: architecture, UNESCO, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR-D8263
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Herzog August Bibliothek or Biblioteca Augusta is one of the world's most important libraries. Founded in1572, by the time of the 17th century it was the largest library north of the Alps. It contains over 900,000 books and 11,500 manuscripts which have survived the turbulent centuries intact. Famous librarians include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.
Keywords: picturesque, volumes, collections, incunabula, literature, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8240
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Trinity Church (Trinitatiskirche), built in the late 18th century, in the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8220
Denmark, Odense: St. Hans Church or St. Johns Church (Sct.Hans Kirke) on Norregade was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the13th century, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1636.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture, red brick, mediaeval

PMR-D8219
Denmark, Odense: St. Hans Church or St. Johns Church (Sct.Hans Kirke) on Norregade was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the13th century, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1636. East window and step gable.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture, red brick, mediaeval

PMR-D8200
Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections

PMR-D8199
Sweden, Smaland, Kalmar: the castle and moat originally date back to the 12th century, but in 1891 a reconstruction was completed to the shape of a Renaissance castle according to plans of architect Carl Möller. The Kalmar Union, between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was signed here in 1397.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, defence, fortifications, Scandinavia, reflections

PMR-D8193
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Approaching the quay by sea, with a view of the town in the background.
Keywords: Scandinavia, port, panorama, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D8187
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Western suburbs of the city are spreading up the wooded flanks of Mount Floyen, as seen from the water.
Keywords: Scandinavia, urban spread, development, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, port

PMR-D8186
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Hakon's Hall was originally built by King Hakon Hakonsson between 1247 and 1261 but was virtually rebuilt at the end of the 19th century.
Keywords: Scandinavia, Gothic, step-gables, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, architecture

PMR-D8184
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8183
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8181
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The Sailors' Monument in Torgallmenningen Place was conceived by sculptor Dyre Vaa and unveiled in 1950. The twelve statues commemorate Norwegian sailors since Viking times. In front, a "wine-bottle musician" is giving a recital.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8179
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8178
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Historic buildings in the old town.
Keywords: Scandinavia, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port

PMR-D8177
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8176
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8175
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Brick gable facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) dated 1904, now devoted to tourist shops.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8174
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Bergen's famous view: a row ofcolourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8173
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen), with St. Mary's Church behind.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8172
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade with clock on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8171
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facade of the Besokssenter (Visitors' Centre) on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8170
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Colourful facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, port, UNESCO

PMR-D8169
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Facades on the quayside (C. Sundts gate) facing the harbour (Vagen).
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8168
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8167
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. Inscription on a stone storehouse states that it was built in 1666 to the orders of merchant Dirich Wolpman.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8166
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires. A stone storehouse built in 1666 to the orders of merchant Dirich Wolpman, according to the inscription over the door.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8165
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8164
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. The quarter known as "Tyskebryggen" (now "Bryggen") was largely occupied by German traders of the Hanseatic League which came in 1350. All of the wooden buildings have been reconstructed at some period after fires.
Keywords: Scandinavia, UNESCO, port, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8163
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken) is the oldest surviving building in the city, having been completed around 1180. It was known as the "German Church" ("Tyskekirken") in the 15th century when a substantial part of the population was German. Romanesque side door.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic

PMR-D8162
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken) is the oldest surviving building in the city, having been completed around 1180. It was known as the "German Church" ("Tyskekirken") in the 15th century when a substantial part of the population was German.
Keywords: Scandinavia, Romanesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture

PMR-D8161
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the cruise ship quays in the harbour and the island of Sotra from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8159
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) and the Fish Market from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8158
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the city and the island of Sotra from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, port, panorama, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, mediaeval, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8157
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) from Mount Floyen (319 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8156
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. View of the harbour (Vagen) from the Mount Floyen funicular.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, architecture, panorama, port

PMR-D8155
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. 19th/20th century facades near the harbour.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, mercantile, commerce, Hanseatic, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D8132
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8131
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8130
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8129
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8128
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8126
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8125
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8124
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8123
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8122
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8121
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8120
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: restored wooden houses dating from the turn of the 18th/19th century were formerly the homes of fishermen, seamen and artisans. The old town, overlooking the west side of the harbour (Vagen) is preserved as a national heritage.
Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, historic, oil industry, port, picturesque

PMR-D8090
Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s. Dragons' heads on the roof gables are intended to keep away evil spirits.
Keywords: picturesque, mythical, superstition, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8089
Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8088
Norway, Telemark: Heddal Stave Church, the largest in the country, dates back to the early 13th century. It was restored in 1849-51 and again in the 1950s.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, timber, wooden, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8087
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of the Old Town, comprising urban buildings mainly from Oslo.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8086
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed barn from Natadal, Nedre, Flatdal, Telemark (1762).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8085
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Gulsvik, Fla, Hallingdal (ca. 1750).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8084
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Two storehouses from Troym, Helmedal (left) (1650-1700), and Holshagen, Hol (right) (1650), both from Hallingdal.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8083
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of some farm outhouses.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8082
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A two.storey farmhouse from Akershus, Ostlandet (18th century).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8081
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Turf-roofed wooden house from Jaeren, Rogaland (1820-60).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8080
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A slate-roofed woodshed from Bakka, Halandsdal, Sunnhordland (ca.1800).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8079
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A tenant-farmer's house from Husmannsplass (19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8078
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed farm outhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8077
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A stall from Gronneflata, Uvdal, Numedal (1750-1800)
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8076
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A 'loft' storehouse from Brottveit Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8075
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. An open hearth farmhouse from Amlid Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8074
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Porsanger in Finnmark in the far north now houses an exhibition about Finnmark and the people who live there.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8073
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Ornate wooden carvings adorn the roof.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8072
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8071
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8070
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8069
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8068
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8067
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Guides in period costume provide help.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8066
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can tour the extensive site by period coach.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8057
Norway, Oslo: a cargo ship moored under the walls of the Akershus Fortress which dates back to the late 14th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, defence, fortifications, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8025
Sweden, Gothenburg: giant cranes, preserved in the port's dockyard, testify to the city's growth from its maritime trade in past centuries.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, engineering, commerce, mercantile, harbour, shipping

PMR-D8024
Sweden, Gothenburg: giant cranes, preserved in the port's dockyard, testify to the city's growth from its maritime trade in past centuries.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, engineering, commerce, mercantile, harbour, shipping

PMR-D7983
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the round church of St. Mary, dating back to 706 AD, but rebuilt after a fire in 1600. The red sandstone portal was added in the early 17th century. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic

PMR-D7950
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: Kurmainzisches Schloss (Castle) dates back to the late 13th century and is now home to the Tauber-Franconia Countryside Museum.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7927
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7926
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7925
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: late 18th century baroque castle of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, now a falconry centre and health resort. It lies on the highest point of the Franconian Heights (545 metres), overlooking the town of Sschillingsfürst.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful

PMR-D7678
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: Kongresshalle (Congress Hall). built at the beginning of the 20th century in "Jugendstil", stands adjacent to the Zoological Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, Art Nouveau, Art Deco

PMR-D7677
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: Kongresshalle (Congress Hall). built at the beginning of the 20th century in "Jugendstil", stands adjacent to the Zoological Gardens.
Keywords: architecture, Art Nouveau, Art Deco

PMR-D7662
Morocco, Asilah: the sea wall built by the Portuguese in the15th century protects the town from the Atlantic swell as well as hostile invaders. On the left is the Torre de Menagem (Kamra Tower). View from the beach in late afternoon.
Keywords: Africa, fortifications, historic, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7660
Morocco, Asilah: ancient bastions built by the Portuguese in the15th century protect the town from the Atlantic swell. View from the beach in late afternoon.
Keywords: Africa, historic, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7624
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Minaret of a mosque, converted from a Portuguese lighthouse in the 19th century.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7623
Morocco, El-Jadida, La Cité Portugaise: the fortified city of Mazagan, founded by the Portuguese in 1502, was the last Portuguese possession on the Atlantic coast to fall to the Alaouites in 1769. The latter then built the adjacent new town of El-Jadida ("the new").
Minaret of a mosque, converted from a Portuguese lighthouse in the 19th century.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, historic, fortress, fortifications, culture, national heritage

PMR-D7603
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7599
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7539
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
View of the exterior, the stonework somewhat in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7535
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Polychrome mosaics on a domed ceiling will soon be in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7534
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7532
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A pleasing view of the landscape through a wrought iron window arch.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7531
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7529
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Pattern used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7528
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze and polychrome faience tiles adorn the walls.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7527
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7526
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
The walls and column arches are covered with the finest stucco work.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7525
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A House Bunting made its nest in one of the filigree stucco lamp-holders.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7497
Morocco: Kasbah Taourirt, residence of Glaoui Pasha, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has appeared in a number of films. Souvenir hunters are also catered for.
Keywords: Africa, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, bastions

PMR-D7496
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Kasbah Taourirt, residence of Glaoui Pasha, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has appeared in a number of films.
Keywords: Africa, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, bastions

PMR-D7495
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Kasbah Taourirt, residence of Glaoui Pasha, built at the beginning of the 20th century, has appeared in a number of films.
Keywords: Africa, bastions, fortifications, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture

PMR-D7471
Morocco, Rissani: Ksar Abouam, a former Alaouite Wasir's fortified village dating from the 19th century, recently restored by UNESCO. This was inhabited by a whole self-contained community with granaries, mosque and hammam. The Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco since 1631, originated here.
The well, in the main courtyard.
Keywords: Africa, tradition, culture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7470
Morocco, Rissani: Ksar Abouam, a former Alaouite Wasir's fortified village dating from the 19th century, recently restored by UNESCO. This was inhabited by a whole self-contained community with granaries, mosque and hammam. The Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco since 1631, originated here.
A typical studded door with tiled surround.
Keywords: Africa, tradition, culture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7444
Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. A stone lion reminds visitors that lions were still to be found in the surrounding mountains at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, monument, sculpture

PMR-D7443
Morocco, Ifrane: a cool summer resort, lying at 1650 metres, built by wealthy French residents in the 1930s, could be taken for southern France. A stone lion reminds visitors that lions were still to be found in the surrounding mountains at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: Africa, Middle Atlas, sculpture, monument, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7439
Morocco, Fez: Bab el-Mahrouk, the principal western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in the 12th century. Outside the gate, market stalls are usually to be found.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7437
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7436
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7435
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7434
Morocco, Fez: built in the 11th century, the Chouara Tannery today uses the same traditional methods of tanning sheep, goat and cowhides for the local leather industry. The round stone vessels contain dyes and urine for softening the hides. Despite the smells it is one of the city's main tourist attractions.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic

PMR-D7433
Morocco, Fez: passage to interior courtyard of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7432
Morocco, Fez: Interior courtyard of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7431
Morocco, Fez: Interior of Zaouia Mosque and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II, the founder of the city, dating from the 13th century and one of the country's leading centres of pilgrimage.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, royal city, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, Fes, historic, national heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D7398
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The Decumanus Maximus, looking north east, with the Tingis (Tangier) Gate at the far end.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7397
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. An arched facade on the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

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

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

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

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

PMR-D7392
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7391
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Mosaic of Bacchus encountering the sleeping Ariadne in the House of the Ephebe.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7390
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Some of the remaining columns surrounding the pool in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7389
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Sole remaining "twisted" Corinthian column in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7388
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7387
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The (reconstructed) Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, built in 217 AD by the governor of the city. It stands at the end of the Decumanus Maximus.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7386
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Ruins of the Capitoline Temple, reconstructed in 218 AD, and dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7385
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Ruins of the Basilica, built in the third century AD, and probably modelled on the basilica in Leptis Magna (Libya).
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7384
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Unidentified carved columns.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7383
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Dolphins and other sea creatures are pictured in this mosaic in the atrium of the House of Orpheus.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D7382
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. A mosaic depicting Orpheus playing his lute, surrounded by African wildlife ( House of Orpheus).
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7381
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. General view, with the Capitoline Temple and Basilica (and storks' nest!) in the foreground.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, excavations, stone-carving, culture, historic, classical architecture, national heritage, Roman architecture, archeological site, UNESCO

PMR-D6823
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6822
Ireland, County Galway, Kinvara: Dunguaire Castle, a 16th century tower house. It has featured in the US films "Guns in the Heather" (1969) and "North Sea Hijack" (1979).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, culture, architecture, imposing, defence, stone-built

PMR-D6755
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6754
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6753
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade from the north-east.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6752
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade and wings from the main lawn.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6616
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. The 13th century, octagonal lavabo, the monks' washing room, with part of the (rebuilt) cloister arcade.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, monastery, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6615
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved West Cross stands approximately 6.5 metres high, one of the tallest in Ireland.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6614
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The round tower, over 30 metres high, showing the entrance, some two metres above ground leval. The West Cross stands in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6613
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The round tower, over 30 metres high, surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6593
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A ruined church surrounded by lichen-covered gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6591
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved Muireadach's Cross, named after a former abbot, is probably the finest Celtic Cross in the country.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard, art

PMR-D6590
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A ruined church surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6589
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A well preserved round tower, more than 30 metres high. According to the records it was burnt out in 1097, destroying many valuable manuscripts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6588
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. A ruined church surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6587
Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved Muireadach's Cross, named after a former abbot, is probably the finest Celtic Cross in the country.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard

PMR-D6586
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: Dublin Castle: the turreted Record Tower, the sole surviving tower from the mediaeval castle from ca. 1228, with the adjoining Chapel Royal (19th century). Seen from the Dubhlinn Gardens, laid out in 1680.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6539
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: model of the mediaeval settlement in its flourishing years.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, layout, overview

PMR-D6538
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the sides of Glendalough Valley are well wooded, with grassland at the bottom.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, nature, countryside, picturesque

PMR-D6537
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: view of the Upper Lake, on whose shores the original settlement was founded.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, nature, countryside

PMR-D6536
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6535
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6534
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6533
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the Upper Lake, on the shore of which St. Kevin founded the original settlement.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, cottage, garden

PMR-D6532
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: a birch grove in the park.
Keywords: picturesque, trees, copse, wood, woodland, light & shade

PMR-D6531
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round belltower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen" or "Kevin's Church". It dates from the 11th century.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6530
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6529
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the ruins of the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, the largest of the churches at Glendalough, with its 10th century nave.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6528
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: ruins of the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, surrounded by gravestones ancient and modern, with the round tower in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6527
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, surrounded by ancient and modern gravestones. The entrance was well above ground level, reached by wooden steps which could be drawn up in the event of attack.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6526
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the stone church known as "Kevin's Kitchen", with the 33-metre round tower behind.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6525
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6524
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: this small church unusually incorporates a round tower and has acquired the name of "Kevin's Kitchen".
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6523
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, seen from the tiny river Poulanass.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6521
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: information office of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the Upper Lake, on the shore of which St. Kevin founded the original settlement.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, cottage, garden

PMR-D6520
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: traditional horse-drawn carriage used for showing visitors the local sights.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6519
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: view of the tiny bronze age cave-tomb where St. Kevin spent the first 7 years after his arrival, traditionally known as "Kevin's Bed".
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture

PMR-D6518
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: double arches of the main (and only surviving) entrance. The lady on the left has been playing the uillean pipes, a traditional musical instrument.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture

PMR-D6517
Ireland, Wicklow: view of the surrounding hilly countryside from the graveyard of Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery

PMR-D6434
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: the Bläserturm, at 49 metres, is the highest part of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6433
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: entrance to the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order which dates back to the 11th century. The renaissance entrance gate and tower was built in 1626.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6427
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Neue Hundeheimer Tor-turm, a tower-gate which now stands inside the town wall, was built in the late 15th century to replace the old tower which still stands next to it.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6414
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the high altar in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) bears a triptique of the crucifixion dating from the 15th century by an unknown hand.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious

PMR-D6413
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Creglingen: the high altar in the Herrgottskirche (Church of Our Lord) bears a triptique of the crucifixion dating from the 15th century by an unknown hand.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, gothic, religious

PMR-D6387
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Rothenburger Tor, the town's north gate, dates from about 1390. The barbican in front of the tower was added in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6379
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: the romanesque portal of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) showing the Norman-style zig-zag decoration. !5th century frescoes are visible in the porch.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6377
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: nave of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church), the older parts of which are romanesque style, with the large 15th century cross on the altar .
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, gothic

PMR-D6335
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the carved stone font is contemporary with the building of St. George's Minster, in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, artistry

PMR-D6333
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic St. Sebastian's altar (1520 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art

PMR-D6332
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the gothic Holy Trinity altar (1500 AD) in St. George's Minster, was the goal of many pilgrims in the 17th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, woodcarving, art

PMR-D6328
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Bäuerlinsturm, a defence tower on the eastern town wall dating from 16th century. Close-up of the living quarters with steeply hipped roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6327
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Bäuerlinsturm, a defence tower on the eastern town wall dating from 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6290
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Feilturm or Schuldturm was a defence tower dating back to the 14th century. It may have been used as a prison.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6288
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Reimlinger Tor, the southern town gate, is the oldest of the town's gates, dating from the early 14th century. It guarded the trade route to Augsburg. The town's coat of arms is emblazoned above the archway.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6239
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: view of the former Benedictine Monastery, dating back to the 11th century. It acquired its present appearance in 1747. Note the stork's nest on the right hand end of the roof.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6231
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: renaissance oriel at the top of Reichsstrasse, with the tower of the 15th century parish church on the right and the "Tanzhaus" further down the street.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6226
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the castle, dating from 1257, but largely rebuilt in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

PMR-D6225
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Friedberg: the castle, dating from 1257, but largely rebuilt in 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Swabia

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-D6201
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia Augsburg: the Perlachturm, originally built as a watchtower in the 10th century, is 70 metres high and has a viewing platform near the top.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6182
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Schmalzturm or Schöner Turm, the original east gate to the town, rebuilt in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6179
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: parish church, built in 15th century in gothic style, the interior later converted to baroque.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6176
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, built in 14th century to provide a mill stream.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D6082
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The magnificent 15th century East Window.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine, stained glass

PMR-D6068
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6067
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6011
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of Hadhramaut. View of the city on its commanding position on high ground, surrounded by impregnable walls of limestone slabs, originally maybe 10m high.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation, defence, fortifications

PMR-D6009
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6008
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6007
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6006
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the Sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the well-preserved walls of the temple complex.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6005
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6004
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense . The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls and limestone ablutions basin in a room of the temple.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6003
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D5803
Oman, Muscat: the newly-restored Mirani Fort , built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to defend the harbour.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5802
Oman, Muscat: minaret of the blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D1242
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.
View of the monastery and village from a lookout above Hepo Ri.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1240
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.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D5636
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. View of the orchestra, proscenium and scene building from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5635
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. The orchestra, with part of the seating terraces.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5634
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. The proscenium, which would have originally been covered with wooden boards.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5633
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. Part of the reconstructed, ornately carved, scene building, which stood two storeys high.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5632
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: Roman amphitheatre, probably built in the 3rd century BC by the inhabitants of the ancient city of Klima, with seating for 7000 spectators. View from above.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, Klema, archeology, stone carving, historic, drama

PMR-D5631
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of a stone sarcophagus with broken cover.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5630
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of a large "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niche.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5629
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. View of an "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niche.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5628
Greece, Island of Milos, Tripiti: early Christian catacombes, dating from 1st to 6th centuries AD, and belonging to the ancient town of Klema. A gallery of "Arcosolia" ("arched") grave niches.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, geology, Venus de Milo, graves, sarcophagus, burial, underground

PMR-D5565
Greece, Island of Santorini: archeological excavations of a Minoan city at Akrotiri which was buried after the eruption of the Thera volcano, approximately 3600 years ago.
A pair of bed frames have survived the centuries.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, bronze age, prehistoric, civilisation, ruins

PMR-D5438
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: Shiva Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, a bronze temple ornament from Tamil Nadu, India.. Chola dynasty, 12th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, art, Buddhist

PMR-D5437
Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: "the temptation of Buddha by Mara's dauchters", a stone carving from Pakistan. 2nd-4th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, art, Buddhist

PMR-D5405
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the reclining Buddha dates back to ca. 6th century AD, and was discovered in the 1960s in the ruins of a temple. It is 12.8 metres long, weighs 5 tonnes, made of terracotta, and represents "Buddha in Nirvana".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5404
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: the reclining Buddha dates back to ca. 6th century AD, and was discovered in the 1960s in the ruins of a temple. It is 12.8 metres long, weighs 5 tonnes, made of terracotta, and represents "Buddha in Nirvana".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5403
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: figure of a mounted horseman king, dating from 7th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5402
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city, National Museum: stone idol or Balbal from Obi Kiik, dating from 6-7th century AD. Balbals were usually buried with the dead in graves.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, statue, figure, antique, exhibit

PMR-D5334
Uzbekistan, Tashkent, capital city, Khast-Imam Complex: facade and iwan of the Barak-Khan Madrasa, built in late 15th/early 16th centuries. It faces the Khazrati-Imami Mosque (2007) across the square.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5253
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): the open graveyard at the top of the hill.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5252
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): beautiful turquoise tiled dome with bands of polychrome decoration below.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5251
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the domes of the necropolis from the open graveyard at the top of the hill.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5250
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): pilgrims visiting the necropolis, and one of the arched crossings.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5249
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of mausoleum of Shodi Mulk Oko, built 1372 in honour of Temur/Tamerlaine's sister Turkon oko and her daughter.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5248
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Details of wall decoration and "stalactites".
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5247
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385. Details of dome design.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5246
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade of mausoleum of Shirin Beka Oka, built by Timur/Tamerlaine for his sister who died in 1385.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5245
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): roof of mausoleum of Shodi Mulk Oko, built 1372 in honour of Temur/Tamerlaine's sister Turkon oko and her daughter.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5244
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of mausoleums looking north.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5243
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5242
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form. (detail)
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5241
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Usto Ali Nesefi mausoleum (14th century), built by architect Ali from Nasaf, has unusual elegant geometric form.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5240
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): facade and iwan of the Khodja Ahmad mausoleum (14th century), has finest glazed terracotta work in the northern section.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5239
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of the "street of mausoleums" through an arch.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5238
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - intricate patterns on the walls of the mausoleum.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5237
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - domed roof of the mausoleum with chandelier.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5236
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - domed roof of the mausoleum with chandelier.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5235
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): Kusam ibn Abbas complex - Koranic script in the mausoleum.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques

PMR-D5234
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: sparse remains of the former fortified caravanserai, which probably fell victim to Genghis Khan in the 14th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5233
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5232
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. View inside the cistern.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5231
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5230
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. The information kiosk is in the form of a traditionally-shaped blue-lacquered jug.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5229
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: monumental iwan records the site of the former fortified caravanserai, which probably fell victim to Genghis Khan in the 14th century.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5223
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: facade and iwan of Kutlug Murad Inak madrasa, also known as Alla-Kuli Kahn madrasa (mid 19th century), which was once one of the biggest schools in Khiva.
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-D5212
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.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5167
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, built during the reign of Timur in the 14th century on the site of a spring allegedly created by the biblical character Job.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D4914
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4913
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4912
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4911
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4910
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4909
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4908
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4906
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Inscribed stone marking the entrance to the site.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4900
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4899
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4896
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Northwest Buddhist Temple, built in the 5th century and restored during the 9th-10th centuries.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4895
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4894
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4893
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4892
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4891
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4890
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4889
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4888
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4887
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4886
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. Bust of a successful general.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan, statue, soldier

PMR-D4885
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. The Disney-style facade of the entry hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4878
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan:
Traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4877
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan:
Allegorical figures on a high pedestal, at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4876
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan:
Modern viewing platform, with traditional Chinese anthropomorphic figures at the Astana Cemetery, where graves in underground chambers, with well-preserved frescos, date back to 4th to 8th centuries AD. The cemetery belonged to Gaochang city.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture

PMR-D4875
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument

PMR-D4874
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Electric bus for visitors, with city walls in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4873
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4872
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Reconstructed Buddhist stupa. The alcoves probably contained figures of Buddha.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4871
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
"Main storage building".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4870
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Interior of "main storage building" showing transmission of square base to circular tower.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4869
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Part of the city wall, with modern buttresses.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4868
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4867
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Remains of the inner city wall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4866
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4865
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4864
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4863
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Pagoda-like structure.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4862
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Part of the mighty city walls.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4861
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Partially reconstructed building adjoining the pagoda-like structure.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered

PMR-D4860
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD.
Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument

PMR-D4859C
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur

PMR-D4859B
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur

PMR-D4859A
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur

PMR-D4792
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 2006. The Goliath House was built in the late 13th century for the Thundorfer family. Melchior Bocksberger painted the fresco in 1573.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, David and Goliath, traditional, tower-house

PMR-D4788
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. The facade and towers of St. Peter's Cathedral were completed in the 19th century although the building was begun in 1250.
Keywords: Gothic, architecture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, culture

PMR-D4615
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Head of Devata, sandstone, Angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century?
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4614
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Figure opposite the entrance is a Garuda, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4611
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Wrestling Apes, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR-D4609
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Buddha figure, sandstone, pre-Angkorian period, Phnom Da style, 6th century.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits

PMR597-02
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century. Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR616-09
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, part of the monastery courtyard, surrounded by galleries three storeys high. Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, part of the monastery courtyard, surrounded by galleries three storeys high.
Keywords: Orthodox churches, Bulgarian architecture, religious buildings

PMR-D4499
England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church belltower of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D4498
England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D4497
England, Devon, Buckfastleigh: the church of Buckfast Abbey, a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018, built in Transitional Norman and Early English styles in the early 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, religious, historic, heritage, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D4257
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Schloss and Park Fantaisie, created by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie in mid 18th century. Now the home of the Museum of German Garden Culture in 17th-18th centuries. View of the rear facade.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, architecture, historic, heritage, horticulture, garden art

PMR-D4253
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Schloss and Park Fantaisie, created by Duchess Elisabeth Friederike Sophie in mid 18th century. Now the home of the Museum of German Garden Culture in 17th-18th centuries. View of the facade with fountain and formal flower beds.
Keywords: Upper Franconia, architecture, historic, heritage, horticulture, garden art

PMR-D4208
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4207
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves. Each column was sponsored by a different donor whose name was recorded on a tablet.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4206
Turkey, Mugia Province, Euromos: a well preserved Roman Temple of Zeus dating from the 2nd century AD has 16 standing Corinthian columns with architraves.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4204
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
A wide stairway, part of the Sacred Way, leading from the Propylaeum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4203
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Retaining wall to the north of the Propylaeum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4202
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
The best preserved building, the Andron (mens' chamber) of Idreius.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4201
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
The ruins of the Temple of Zeus, with the Andron of Idreius to the right.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4200
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Partly preserved building at the east end of the North Stoa.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4199
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
View to the south-east of the site where the Propylaeum (entrance) is situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4198
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
View of the west of the site, with Temple of Zeus and the Andron of Idrieus.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4192
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4191
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4190
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4158
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Aerial view of the site.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4157
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Damaged figure of a lion.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4156
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Mythical sea creatures on a panel at the base of one of the columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4155
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Two re-erected Ionic columns with architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4154
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Two re-erected Ionic columns with architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4153
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Many such Medusa-heads originally adorned the architrave.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4152
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
The bull's head is a frequently used motiv for column capitals.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4151
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi. The Pronaos with double row of columns which were completed. Remains of a round well in front of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4150
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved base of a column with carved panels of fantasies.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4149
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved base of a column with modified "Greek Key" pattern.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4148
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved column head with fantasies.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4147
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Carved column head with a pair of Griffins.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4146
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Part of the Adyton (interior), originally planted with laurels, and reserved to the priests.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4145
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma(the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
The drums of a complete fallen column.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4144
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Steps leading up to the Stylobate. with two re-erected columns on the long side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4143
Turkey, Aydin Province, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 m. long by 60 m. wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years,but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma (the Branchidae) may go back to 1000 BC, rivalling Delphi.
Steps leading up to the Stylobate. with two re-erected columns on the long side.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, sailing ship, Bahriyeli C, cruising, heritage, Hellenic

PMR-D4133
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Shopping street, behind the east-west stoa.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4132
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The smaller, Roman, amphitheatre, with seating for about 5,000 persons.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4131
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Looking along the line of the east-west stoa, with the remains of the Dionysus Temple on the left.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4130
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The Dionysus Temple surrounded by stone fragments, with the line of the east-west stoa marked by 3-4 columns.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4129
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The Dionysus Temple, surrounded by rows of stone fragments, with the Commercial Harbour in the background.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4128
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Fallen Doric columns, with sailing boats in the Commercial Harbour in the background.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4127
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. An antique sun dial.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4126
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of a row of shops.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4125
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Ruined towers for the defence of the Military Harbour, and the present day lighthouse on the Triopian Peninsula.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4124
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The narrow entry channel into the Military Harbour.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4123
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. View of the Military Harbour (centre) and the Commercial Harbour (left), formerly connected by a strip of water.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4122
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of the circular Athena Temple and altar.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4121
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Shops or business units at the west end of the stoa.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4120
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. The main east-west street.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4119
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Remains of the Dionysus Temple, with the old commercial harbour in the background.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4118
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. One of the ornately carved architrave stones from the Dionysus Temple.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4117
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Rows of exquisitely carved architrave stones from the Dionysus Temple, with surviving columns of the east-west stoa.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4105
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4104
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, fortifications, defence, historic, archeology, antiquity

PMR-D4103
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of Bozzukale Bay from Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship

PMR-D4102
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: view of Bozzukale Bay from Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship

PMR-D4089
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4088
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: "Vulcan's Cave", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4087
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a natural gateway through the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4086
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: an unusual cleft in the cliff, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4085
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, viewed from the "Calypso Grotto", part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4084
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: a "ruined" open air theatre, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture, fantastic, tuff-stone, unusual, grotto, Franconia

PMR-D4074
Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: the Oriental Building and its formal gardens, part of the Sanspareil park of bizarre rock formations, about 20 km from Bayreuth. Another brainchild of Markgravin Wilhelmina at the end of the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, flowers, colourful, park, architecture, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D2880
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the acropolis, with the 14th century Panagia Church and its belltower and the Platia Eleftherias, the starting point for buses and taxis.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama

PMR-D2870
Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the path to the acropolis, with the 14th century Panagia Church and its belltower on the right.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama

PMR-D2868
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Italian-built Governor's Palace, in a mixture of Venetian and Gothic styles, surrounded by arcades (20th century).
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2847
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the sports stadium, dating from the 3rd century BC, on the Acropolis of Rhodes, restored during the Italian occupation. It stands on Mount Agios Stefanos (110 metres), also known as Mount Smith.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2838
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Byzantine church Agios Spiridon, dates back to the 11th century, and still retains its minaret from its time as a mosque.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2834
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Agios Georgios, a Byzantine church from the 14th century, with its cupola drum decorated with arched niches.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2832
Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the loggia in the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Master, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine citadel. Largely rebuilt during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2828
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the mole of Mandraki Harbour with the fortress and lighthouse of St. Nicholas at the end, and three 15th century windmills in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2827
Greece, Island of Rhodes: three windmills (ca. 15th century) standing on the mole of Mandraki Harbour. The mountains behind are on the Turkish mainland.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2826
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Cannonballs embedded in the wall near the Akandia Gate.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2824
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The Bastion del Carretto or Italian Tower, built 1515-17 in the "Tongue" of Provence.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2823
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the "Tongue" of Provence in the south east of the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2820
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. View of the wall through an arch at St. John's Gate, from the moat.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2818
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Masses of Crown Daisies (Chrysanthemum coronarium) in the moat between the city wall and "terreplein" of the "Tongue" of England.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence, flora, botany, wildflowers

PMR-D2817
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Tower of the Virgin Mary and its bastion in the south-west corner of the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2816
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. View between the wall and "terreplein" of the Spanish "Tongue", with the Tower of Spain in the distance.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2815
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The "terreplein" (embankment, or second wall) of the Spanish "Tongue"
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2814
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the Tower of Spain, built in 1489 by Pierre d'Aubusson, whose arms can be seen to the left.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2813
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the "Tongue of Auverne" with masses of Crown Daisies (Chrysanthemum coronarium) in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence, flora, wildflowers, botany

PMR-D2812
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The Bastion of St George, with piles of Ottoman cannonballs in the moat.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2811
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Amboise Gate in the German "Tongue", seen from the moat.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2808
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2807
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2801
Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of Bellerophon, mounted on Pegasus, about to strike Chimaira, the awesome fabulous beast (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2800
Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of a centaur returning from hunting (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2791
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Argyrokastrou Square with the 14th century hospital built by Grandmaster Roger de Pins. Early Christian fountain introduced during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2787
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The double wall and double moat of the "English Tongue", from the Tower of the Virgin Mary.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2786
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. The double wall and double moat of the "English Tongue", from the Tower of the Virgin Mary.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D2770
Netherlands, Amsterdam: a row of stately 17th century merchants houses dwarfed by a more modern edifice.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1136
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altenburg, on one of the city's six hills, was last rebuilt in the 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, fortifications, defence, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR-D1132
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg Cathedral: the 19th century pulpit with figures of biblical prophets.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical, architecture

PMR-D0977
Myanmar, Bagan: Upali Thein, on the North Plain of Bagan, is a mid-13th century ordination hall and houses some brightly painted frescoes.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0975
Myanmar, Bagan: the Wetkyi-In-Gubyaukgyi Temple dates from the 13th century and contains some fine frescoes of scenes from the Jataka.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0970
Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar.
Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0964
Myanmar, Bagan: Pyu-influenced Pahtothamya, probably built about the beginning of the 12th century.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0961
Myanmar, Bagan: ruined Tharaba Gate to Old Bagan (9th century).
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0880
Myanmar, Mandalay: carved wooden nagas on the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0879
Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden carvings cover the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0878
Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden carvings cover the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0786
Thailand, Bangkok: the shrine of Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, built during the reigns of Rama III, IV and V, and completed in Carara marble in the early 20th century, stands atop the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0784
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Rajanadda (mid 19th century) in unusual (Burmese?) style.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0760
England, Wiltshire, Malmesbury: St. John's Almshouse (17th century) with inscription describing an annual 10-pound grant.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D0447
Greece, Island of Nisyros: wall of the acropolis near Mandraki showing the precisely-cut ashlars (fifth century BC).
Keywords: Dodecanese, historic, archeology, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0368
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: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0367
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: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0366
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: one of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0365
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: two of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0361
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: a battle scene from the Ramayana.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0328
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0327
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0326
England, Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe: Hughendon Manor, a red brick Victorian mansion which was the home of Benjamin Disraeli in the 19th century. During WWII it was the home of a government intelligence unit which analysed aerial photographs of Germany to locate suitable targets for bombing raids. Now the property of The National Trust. View of the house from the bottom of the garden.
Keywords: stately homes, stately gardens

PMR-D0283
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): Egyptian mummy mask of woman with bracelets in the form of snakes (1st century AD, Kartonage).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0282
Germany, Berlin, Neues Museum (New Museum): Egyptian mummy mask of Pasyg (Aischines), (Greek, 1st century AD).
Keywords: Egyptology, Egyptian art, Egyptian artefacts, unique, archeological, archeology

PMR-D0246
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0245
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0224
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: handpainted Chinese wallpaper depicting scenes in the Chinese Imperial Court (18th century) in one oof the bedrooms of the "Badeburg", one of the pavilions in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D0223
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: handpainted Chinese wallpaper depicting scenes in the Chinese Imperial Court (18th century) in one oof the bedrooms of the "Badeburg", one of the pavilions in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: München, Wittelsbach Family, Schloss Nymphenburg, pomp, splendour, magnificence

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

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

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

PMR-D0108
Libya: a qasr, or fortified store for grain and olive oil in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century. This passage of well-worn stonews leads to the entry gate.
Keywords: Maghreb, qasr

PMR-D0107
Libya: a qasr, or fortified store for grain and olive oil in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century. Some of the wine amphoras remain in the store.
Keywords: Maghreb, qasr

PMR-D0106
Libya: an historic olive oil press in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century .
Keywords: Maghreb, historic implements

PMR-D0105
Macedonia, Bitola: Tragic Mask (2nd century) in museum at Heraclea Lyncestis, a town founded by Philip II of Macedon in 4th century BC, which later flourished under the Romans due to its position on the Via Egnatia.
Keywords: archeology, historic, Graeco-Roman, Greek, Roman, excavations

PMR361-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: view of the harbour, the mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century, from the path up to the town.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR361-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: view approaching the town with its harbour and mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR360-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: harbour scene with the mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR349-11
India, Gwalior: the larger of a pair of Sasbahu Temples, dating from the 9th-11th centuries.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, imposing, ancient, masonry, Hindu, Jain

PMR348-05
India, Agra: 17th century gateway arch leading to the Itimad-ud-daulah. Built of red sandstone and finely inlaid with white marble.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, symmetry

PMR347-12
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings and the marble columns of the belvedere are inlaid with semi-precious stones.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO

PMR347-11
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: This white marble belvedere on the walls of the Red Fort offers extensive views of the Yamuna River.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing

PMR347-10
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO

PMR343-12
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Old Town Hall, part 14th century Gothic, with portal from the Renaissance period.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, heritage, imposing, wattle and daub, gables, Köln

PMR343-07
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Gothic 15th century tower of the Old Town Hall seen from th Old Market Place (Alter Markt).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Köln, monument

PMR342-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: the former church of St. Peter (11th century), now a war memorial, contains original frescoes by Hans Holbein.
Keywords: island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, work of art, paintings

PMR333-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: flowers on the promenade, with the Mangturm (13th century) in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval

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

PMR332-01
Sweden, Vadstena: Radhuset, the oldest town hall in Sweden (1400); the square tower was added at the end of the 15th century. It now serves as a bistro.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR328-08
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Turku Cathedral, parts of which go back to early 13th century, was the national cathedral until 1812, when Helsinki became capital instead of Turku, Finland's oldest town.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, cannas

PMR327-01
USSR, Leningrad: part of the south west facade of the Winter Palace. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-07
USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR322-11
USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg

PMR321-09
USSR, Novgorod: Spasski Tower (15th century) at the southern end of the Kremlin wall, and Knyashi Tower (left).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR321-04
USSR, Novgorod: (left) Yaroslav Princes' Court (11th century) and (right) St. Procop's Church (1529).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR321-03
USSR, Novgorod: Kremlin wall with defence towers and Pokrov Church. The tower in the foreground is the Kokui Tower, built in the 17th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, capital city, fortifications, defence

PMR321-02
USSR, Novgorod: Pokrov Church (14th century) with the Kremlin walls behind. At the moment it is home to the restaurant "Detinets".
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR319-09
USSR, Moscow: Belltower of Ivan the Great, 81 metres high, built in the early 16th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, golden dome

PMR319-02
USSR, Smolensk: Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in 1677 but only completed in the 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Chritian, religion, church, domes

PMR318-12
USSR, Smolensk: Cathedral of the Assumption, begun in 1677 but only completed in the 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Chritian, religion, church, domes

PMR318-07
Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the 100-metre-long frontage.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR317-07
Poland, Cracow: St. Mary's Church, a Gothic basilica dating from the 14th century. The towers were added about 1478. From the taller one a bugle call sounds every hour, formerly the "all clear" signal from the watchman. In the foreground is the monument to the poet Adam Mickiewicz.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, statue, memorial, street scene

PMR317-05
Poland, Cracow: the Cloth Hall, a mediaeval trading centre dating back to the early 14th century now contains tourist boutiques. View of the south end.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR315-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: facade of the Hofkirche (early 17th century Baroque) and the Fountain of the Virgin.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage

PMR314-05
Switzerland, Basel: main entrance of the Münster (cathedral), with carvings in the red sandstone and handsome wooden doors. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-04
Switzerland, Basel: the famous Romanesque portal known as the St. Gall in the Münster (cathedral) Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR314-03
Switzerland, Basel: Münster (cathedral), south west facade. Begun in the 12th century, the building is partly Romanesque and partly Gothic. The gravestone of Erasmus is to be seen in the north aisle.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, Christian, religion

PMR306-03
Italy, Tuscany, Massa Marittima: Piazza Garibaldi with the Romanesque Palazzo Pretorio (Law Courts) built in the 13th century.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR302-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: part of the Rathaus (Town Hall), the 17th century former Jesuit College.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful

PMR297-02
Germany, Bavaria, Ansbach in Franconia: the asymetrical Gothic towers of St. Johannis, the Lutheran Parish Church, built in the 15th century. In the foreground is the Margrave George Frederick Fountain sporting a gilded knight.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, street scene

PMR294-01
Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least.
This stone pyramid in Göreme Open Air Museum was formerly a "convent" for Armenian Christian nuns who were persecuted by the Muslims in the 9th century. It contains a large refectory as well as living quarters.
Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves

PMR291-01
Turkey, Anamur: this imposing fortress, Mamure Castle, sited on a spit of land jutting into the sea, was originally built by the Romans in the 4th century AD and was one of the last strongholds of the Crusaders until 1221 when it fell to the Seljuk Turks who extended it to its present size.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, castle, impregnable, crenellations

PMR290-10
Turkey, Myra: Lycian tombs carved into the cliff, dating back to the 4th century BC, later used as living quarters by Byzantines. Adjacent to the ancient town where St. Nicholas was bishop and now lies buried.
Keywords: ancient, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, architecture, culture, necropolis

PMR290-09
Turkey, Myra: Lycian tombs carved into the cliff, dating back to the 4th century BC, later used as living quarters by Byzantines. Adjacent to the ancient town where St. Nicholas was bishop and now lies buried.
Keywords: ancient, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, architecture, culture, necropolis

PMR289-12
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. The road, lined with oleanders, passes right through the chalk deposits.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR289-11
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Stalactites form on the larger terraces. Above, one of the motels overlooking the slope.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR289-10
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Dazzling white chalk terraces with numerous pools.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR289-09
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. View along the escarpment.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR289-08
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Morning view of the chalk terraces, still filled with turquoise spring water.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR289-04
Turkey, Hierapolis: main street and the Gate of Domitian (end of 1st century AD).
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture

PMR288-12
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Towards the edge of the chalk deposits the terraces acquire a yellowish tint.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-11
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Two of the most prominent terraces with their "organ pipes".
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-10
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Like a huge frozen waterfall, the cascades of chalk descend from the terraces.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-07
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. This is a popular outing for Turkish families at the weekend.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-06
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Children splashing around in the warm water pools at the top of the cliffs.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-05
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Children splashing around in the warm water pools at the top of the cliffs.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-04
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Snow white terraces.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-03
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Frozen white waterfalls.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-02
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Snow white terraces.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-01
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Oxide-stained chalk deposits built up over the ages by the "Red Spring".
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

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

PMR287-10
Turkey, Aphrodisias: view of the stage of the amphitheatre and the surrounding countryside. The "piazza" behind the stage was laid out at the end of the 4th century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-09
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the well-preservd stage of the amphitheatre, converted in the 2nd century AD for fights between gladiators and wild animals.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR287-07
Turkey, Aphrodisias: the Odeon, built in the 2nd century AD, was formerly roofed over. The stage is presently flooded (and full of frogs providing a rousing chorus!)
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-07
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
General view of the temple.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-06
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older.
Capital, from one of the Ionic columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-05
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Griffin, one of many adorning the frieze of the Adyton, or main hall.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-04
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Interior: in the foreground once stood a small building, 10 metres high, where the Oracle was situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-03
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. Impressive carvings on the bases of the massive columns.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR286-02
Turkey, Didyma: the huge Temple of Apollo, measuring 120 metres long by 60 metres wide, was begun in the 3rd century BC, worked on for 300 years, but never completed. The Oracle of Didyma probably goes back as far as 1000 BC and rivalled that of Delphi in influence and was older. One of a number of heads of Medusa, which occupied places of honour on the entablature.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR285-11
Turkey, Miletus: Roman amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD, had seating for 25,000 spectators. Twin columns mark the position of the emperor's box.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek, architecture

PMR285-09
Turkey, Priene: one of the seats of honour, almost on the stage of the Greek amphitheatre (4th century BC)..
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR285-08
Turkey, Priene: Temple of Athena, begun in the 4th century BC, was one of the finest examples of Ionian architecture in Asia Minor.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, Greek

PMR283-10
Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, View of the interior: the low stone walls are the remains of a Byzantine church built inside the temple. On the podium stood a colossal figure of a god, enabled to "speak" by means of a secret passage to the head.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, oracle

PMR283-02
Turkey, Pergamon: monumental Temple of the Egyptian Divinities ("Red Hall") probably built by Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, formerly completely sheathed in marble.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-08
Turkey, Pergamon: view of the re-erected columns and pediment of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-07
Turkey, Pergamon: columns of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD, with columns of the eastern stoa in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR282-06
Turkey, Pergamon: columns of the northern stoa of the Temple of Trajan, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR277-11
Hungary, Szentendre: fund-raising fete and historical play in the grounds of the parish church (which dates back to 15th century) on castle hill.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR275-08
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a typical 19th century French building with rolling mansard roofs and elegant ironwork. Home to a boulevard cafe along both fronts.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR274-02
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Japanese Pagoda, modelled on an 8th century structure in Japan. The building behind was inspired by Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR265-03
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the walled Secret Garden, with grotto, intended as a private place for the family.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR265-02
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the south terrace and gardens, with a fountain in the form of a sarcophagus.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, grounds

PMR265-01
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the shell pool and four twisting, vine-encircled columns surmounted by peacocks. Italian Baroque fountain behind in the style of Vignola.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, gardens, grounds

PMR264-12
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the villa from the south east garden, with terrace and Bougainvilleas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-11
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering.
Here: the "Great Stone Barge", a strip of land, built up into the likeness of a boat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR264-09
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Currently in residence: a pair of Muscovy ducks.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, waterfowl, ornithology

PMR264-08
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR263-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: the dwarf gallery on the eastern apse of the cathedral (11th century), seen from the cloister garden. The robe of Christ is preserved in the adjoining Baroque chapel.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, Romanesque

PMR261-12
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: part of the early Romanesque facade of the cathedral (11th century).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, UNESCO

PMR261-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: "Steipe", a 15th century councillors' banqueting house (centre), bears the fanciful inscription in Latin: "Trier lived for 1300 years before Rome even came into being".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

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

PMR260-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: stone carving of a Roman wine boat, dating from the third century AD, unearthed in Neumagen. The earliest evidence of wine-growing in Germany.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz

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

PMR260-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, View from inside the city wall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR260-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: courtyard of the Simeonstift, surrounded by 11th century two-storey cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz, Romanesque

PMR260-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, showing the apse and dwarf gallery added in 11th century when it was converted to a church. The top storey of the left-hand tower was removed at this time.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR260-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: Porta Nigra, the Roman city gate built in 2nd century AD, showing the apse and dwarf gallery added in 11th century when it was converted to a church. The top storey of the left-hand tower was removed at this time.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, classical, Roman, Rheinland-Pfalz, masonry, ancient, UNESCO

PMR255-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Cour du Corbeau, courtyard of an inn, virtually unchanged since the 16th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR254-03
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: tense moment in a game of "canoe water polo" on the "Spitzmühle" Canal, with a 14th century tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, water sport

PMR253-08
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR252-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections

PMR252-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the 14th and 15th century towers and Ponts Couverts, gateway to "Petite France".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, cathedral, reflections, calm

PMR242-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR241-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR237-06
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the imposing entrance and Pirgul Belltower.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-05
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Baptistry, outside the main gate.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-04
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a young Orthodox monk.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-02
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR237-01
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: three young novitiates.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-12
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: a sounding iron, beaten rythmically to call to prayers.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-11
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. A 2-storey wing containing the monks' cells.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR236-10
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania. Here: the Pirgul Belltower, the oldest surviving building.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque, oxen cart

PMR236-09
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt Monastery: the church in the grounds was built by Stephen the Great in 1497 on the site of an older one. A repository for learning for centuries, with a valuable library, printing shop, museum and hundreds of sheep and cattle. The largest and oldest monastery in Romania.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR232-10
Romania, Alba, Aiud: fortified church or citadel dating from 14th-16th centuries, which provided protection for the townspeople in times of danger.
Keywords: fortifications, defence, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, picturesque

PMR229-06
Greece, Epidauros: the colossal amphitheatre, seating 14,000 spectators, was built at the beginning of the 3rd century BC. It possesses remarkable acoustics - a coin dropped at the centre can be clearly heard throughout the amphitheatre.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument

PMR227-01
Greece, Athens: Tower of the Winds, in the Roman Agora, decorated with figures representing the winds from 8 compass points. Built in the 1st century BC to contain an ingenious water clock designed by Andronikus Kyrrhestes.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-12
Greece, Athens: Grand Metropolis Church, prime church of the Greek Orthodox religion, completed in 1855. To its right, its predecessor, the Small Metropolis Church, diminutive by comparison, a beautifully ornamented Byzantine church dating from the 12th century.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR226-01
Greece, Athens: Byzanine Church of the Apostles, built in 11th century on the site of a Roman Nympheum.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR225-03
Greece, Athens: Theatre of Dionysos from the Acropolis. It dates back to the 6th century BC but was rebuilt many times. It provided seating for about 17,000 spectators.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR224-10
Greece, Delphi: Marmaria or Sanctuary of Athena: the three remaining columns of the circular Tholos, dating from the early 4th century BC.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations

PMR224-09
Greece, Delphi: Marmaria or Sanctuary of Athena: the three remaining columns of the circular Tholos, dating from the early 4th century BC.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations

PMR223-11
Greece, Delphi Museum: winged sphinx from the Naxier column, dating from the first half of the sixth century BC.
Keywords: historic, sculptures, statues, figures, antiquity, culture, art, masterpiece, Greek, plastics

PMR220-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85 historic ladies' and gentlemen's dress of 19th century Munich.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial

PMR217-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ammerang: the open air museum of farm houses: part of a four-sided complex of farm buildings, including the farmhouse, dating from the 18th century. The dove cote was dded about 1930.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, culture, music, concert

PMR215-09
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: a few of the votive plaques lining the walls and roof of the galleries surrounding the Holy Chapel (8th century).
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-08
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Baroque Church of St. Magdalena, and the Stiftskirche (Parish Church)(late Gothic) with the little Holy Chapel (8th century) in front. View from the far side of the vast square.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR215-07
Germany, Bavaria, Altötting: the Holy Chapel, dating from the 8th century, visited by half a million pilgrims every year.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, pilgrim, pilgrimage, shrine, church, votive gifts, attraction, historical, religious centre

PMR212-05
Czechoslovakia, Prague: Town Hall, dating from the 14th century. Expansion resulted in the progressive take-over of adjoining houses until the whole row was incorporated. The famous horologe in the base of the tower dates from early 15th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, metropolis, architecture, capital city, culture, picturesque, UNESCO

PMR203-10
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the fortifications on Avdat's hill, taken from the roof of a ruined Roman dwelling house.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-09
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Outer room of a cave-dwelling in the base of Avdat's hill, dating from Nabatean times.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-08
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Inner room of a cave-dwelling in the base of Avdat's hill, dating from Nabatean times.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-07
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the surrounding countryside from Avdat's hill, with kibbutz plantations in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-06
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Remains of the nave columns of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore, with the main apse.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-05
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. North apse of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR-D3625
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. Huangshan Pine (Pinus hwangshanensis) growing out of the rock face, probably centuries old.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction, tree, dendrology, flora

PMR-D3534
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 from the Great Hall, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm I der Große, and spires of the Market Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3533
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 from the Great Hall, of the equestrian statue of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa with the twin spires of the Market Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3532
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 from the terrace, with equestrian statues of Kaiser Friedrich I Barbarossa and Kaiser Wilhelm I der Große in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3531
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. Droschke on the approach.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3530
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.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3514
Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: street-cafe in the Marktplatz with the arcades of the 15th century Rathaus (Town Hall) on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3494
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Kehrwiederturm ("Return-again-tower"), dating from the 15th century, is the sole remaining tower of the original town's defences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3493
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Kehrwiederturm ("Return-again-tower"), dating from the 15th century, is the sole remaining tower of the original town's defences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3489
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene (Adam and Eve) on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3488
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3487
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Bible scene on one of the twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), which were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3486
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The twin bronze Bernward doors (1015), 4.72 m. high, were each cast in one piece.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3485
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Top of the bronze Column of Christ (1020) showing scenes from his life, after Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3484
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. The nave, with the bronze font in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3483
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Legend says that the "1000-year Rose Bush" was the cause of the building of the first cathedral in 9th century .
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3482
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Cloisters, with the "1000-year Rose Bush" on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3481
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Statue of the Virgin and Child (ca. 1260).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3480
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. Bronze christening font of Wilbernus, ca. 1225.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3479
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the south transept and tower over the crossing.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3478
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the west tower and south chapel windows.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3477
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3476
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Eastern side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree with Mary (top) as the "new Eve".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3475
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Western side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree from Adam and Eve (bottom) onwards.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3474
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church, after receiving a splinter of the True Cross from Emperor Otto III on 15th January 993.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3473
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Altar of St. Mary (1520) depicts her between St John the Evengelist & John the Baptist. In foreground 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3468
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Renaissance Oriel dating from 1591 on the 14th century Tempelhaus in the Marktplatz, completely reconstructed after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3466
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the 14th century Tempelhaus in the Marktplatz, with its Renaissance Oriel dating from 1591, completely reconstructed after war destruction.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3463
Germany, Saxony, Colditz: the castle (Schloss Colditz) seen from the town below. The site has been built on since the 11th century, but the present building was erected in 1577-91.
Keywords: historic, World War II, prison camps, NAZI Germany, architecture, culture, national heritage

PMR-D3433
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Johanniskirche (St. John's Church) dates back to the 10th century, but has been destroyed four times and each time rebuilt. The church took on its present form in the late 17th century but was again destroyed by enemy action in 1944/5. Rebuilt in 1980s, the building is now used as a concert hall.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3430
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: Romanesque Gothic nave of the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Monastery of Our Lady), dating from 12-13th century. The monastery itself was founded by Augustinian monks in 1015.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, vaulting

PMR-D3411
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Carved oak misericords in the choir stalls, probably dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3399
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the west towers of the Romanesque Church of Our Lady, dating from the 11th century, currently undergoing restoration.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3397
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: this part of the 11th-century Monastery of Our Lady is home to the Museum of Modern Art.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR-D3392
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the Gothic nave of the church of St. Afra, which was originally founded in the 11th century.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, sacral, Catholic

PMR-D3391
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: the carved wooden altar of the church of St. Afra, which was originally founded in the 11th century. The altar was carved in 1653 by Valentin Otte and painted by Johann Richter.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, sacral, Catholic

PMR-D3303
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing its impregnable position on top of the vertical sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3300
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing a contemporary rock-hurling catapult (reconstruction).
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications, siege machine

PMR-D3298
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing the large covered water cistern, lower right.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3297
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing the spectacular sandstone rock formations.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3293
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): entrance to an almost impregnable mediaeval settlement in the Bastei, Neurathen, dating from the early 13th century to 1469.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, historical

PMR-D3283
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Upper (Old) Castle and its rock foundation.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3282
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Upper Castle.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3281
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. Upper Courtyard with Keep in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3280
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. Lower Gate and Bergfried (Keep).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3279
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View over the rooftops of the town, with church tower in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3278
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Lower (New) Castle over the rooftops of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3277
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View of the Lower (New) Castle over the rooftops of the town.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3276
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View from the valley.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3273
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3265
Czech Republic, Cheb: the late Gothic Gabler House received its Rococo facade in the 18th century.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3076
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Part of the open roof with entrance to a guest room.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3075
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A handsome guest room on the roof, open to breezes on all sides.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3074
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3073
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate inner entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3072
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3071
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The top of the wind-tower on the roof, which directs cooling breezes into the room below.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3070
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

One of the larger, richly ornamented guest rooms.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3069
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A richly-carved inner door.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D2917
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. The modern museum stands in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2914
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2913
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2911
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children on school visit.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2910
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arched doorways.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2909
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2908
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2907
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2906
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2905
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D1613
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: classical commercial buildings of the early 20th century on "the Bund", with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1580
Nepal, Kathmandu: Bodhnath Stupa, 40 metres wide and dating from the 7th century, is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines in Nepal.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1576
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century. Here, Hindus make offerings to the sleeping Vishnu as part of the Puja ceremony.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1570
Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1359
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the 14th century Dzong, and Pelkor Chode Monastery buildings.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1357
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the 14th century Dzong, and Pelkor Chode Monastery buildings.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1278
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: part of the colourful cloisters.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1277
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 upper storey and golden roof, from the courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

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-D1251
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1250
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city, with prayer drums in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1249
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.
Jampa Ling Chapel, where Samye's Great Debate was held, with prayer pole in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1248
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.
Monks on Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1247
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.
Hepo Ri Hill with incense burner and prayer flags from the higher lookout.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1246
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.
View of Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley from the monastery walls.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1245
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.
View of golden-roofed Utse from a lookout above Hep Ri Hill.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1244
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.
View of the monastery buildings from a lookout above Hepo Ri Hill. The Green, White, Red and Black Stupas can be made out.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1243
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.
View from Hepo Ri Hill with a monk in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1241
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.
View of golden-roofed Utse from Hep Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1239
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.
View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1237
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.
Shops in traditional style on the approach to the monastery.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

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-D1234
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: the green stupa, one of four, including black, white and red, standing at the four points of the compass.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1233
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: shrine of 1000-armed Chenresig (Avalokiteshvara).
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1232
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: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1231
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: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1230
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: monks sweeping the courtyard, a daily task.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1229
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 courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, with incense burner and prayer poles.
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

PMR-D1227
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.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1213
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1212
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1211
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture: starting out on the "kora" which passes over an adjoining peak.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1210
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture. Buddhist symbols on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1209
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1208
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR189-12
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Hotel Excelsior, overlooking Amalfi Harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture

PMR196-11
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: 15th century Gothic tower of the cathedral, where emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned up to 1806.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen

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

PMR196-08
Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: the law courts, built in the late 19th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, colourful

PMR196-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: the old Jewish Cemetery, dating back to the eleventh century.
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, burial ground, gravestones, mediaeval

PMR195-04
Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: curious campanile of the 11th-12th century church of Santa Maria Maddalena. In the background is the Isola Comacina, the only island in Lake Como.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque, belltower

PMR195-02
Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: view of Lake Como looking south, with the 12th century church of San Giovanni in the foreground.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque

PMR193-03
Italy, Campania, Salerno: entrance to the Cathedral of St. Matthew, consecrated in 1085. The 11th century bronze doors were cast in Constantinople. Most of the columns were taken from Paestum.
Keywords: heritage, architecture, historic, culture, masonry, monument, Romanesque

PMR189-11
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Capo Atrani and Capo d'Orso from the heights of the Pogerola road.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture

PMR189-10
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. The former Via Genova (now renamed) with a fishmonger's "fresco" on ceramic tiles.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, street scene, cliffs, rocky, narrow

PMR189-08
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Wedding party ascending the steps of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, dating from the 11th century, but largely rebuilt in the 19th century.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, Romanesque

PMR189-06
Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. View of the harbour and fishing boats
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, heritage, culture, quay, jetty

PMR188-08
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: Church of St. Mary of the Thorn (Santa Maria della Spina) on the bank of the River Arno. Architecturally, the school of the Pisanos, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana

PMR188-03
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Baptistry in the Piazza del Duomo, begun in 1153, completed in the early 14th century,
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, white marble, Toscana

PMR188-02
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: the Baptistry in the Piazza del Duomo, begun in 1153, completed in the early 14th century, Cathedral and Leaning Tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Romanesque, white marble, Toscana

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

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

PMR186-08
Hungary, Budapest: the excavated remains of the Roman town of Aquincum, capital of the Roman province of Pannonia Inferior in the 2nd/3rd century AD. In the background stands the museum.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, ruins, archeology, excavations

PMR186-07
Hungary, Budapest: the excavated remains of the Roman town of Aquincum, capital of the Roman province of Pannonia Inferior in the 2nd/3rd century AD.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, ruins, archeology, excavations

PMR186-03
Hungary, Budapest: St. Matthew's Church, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek. St. Matthew's Tower, in the foreground, was erected on the orders of King Mattheus Corvinus.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving, neo-Gothic

PMR186-02
Hungary, Budapest: Holy Trinity Monument, erected at the time of the plague in 1713, with St. Matthew's Church behind, rebuilt in the late 19th century by Frigyes Schulek.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, stone carving

PMR182-09
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: part of the east front and formal gardens laid out by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in the 1820s.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-08
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: King Edward III Tower, seen from the Moat Path.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II

PMR182-07
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: The State Apartments in the Upper Ward, dating from Charles II's time (1670-80).
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-06
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: the Lower Ward - Tudor timber-frame buildings with St. George's Chapel and the Round Tower.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR182-05
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: Castle Hill and the statue of Queen Victoria.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR180-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and geraniums on an ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: market place with town hall (Rathaus), parish church tower and ornamental 16th century fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald

PMR180-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: the 15th century half timbered town hall (Rathaus).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, timber-framed

PMR180-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Renaissance courtyard in the "New" Town Hall, dating from the 16th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the cloister garden in the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest which was formerly a monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR179-04
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest was formerly a monastery.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

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

PMR158-10
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the Playhouse and Lil's Saloon.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-09
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the main (and only) street.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-08
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the school house.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-07
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the town from above, with the Mojave Desert in the background.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR154-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 17th century weaver's house from Hofen, as occupied in the 19th century. Contains looms and related equipment still in regular use.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic, Höfen

PMR154-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th/17th century dwelling house from Tyrlbrunn, as occupied in the 18th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court. View of the courtyard pump and kitchen garden, planted with herbs regularly grown since at least the 9th century.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic

PMR154-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th/17th century dwelling house with carved wooden dovecote, from Tyrlbrunn, as occupied in the 18th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic

PMR154-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th century dwelling house from Heretsham, as lived in in 18-19th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court. The roof is of wood shingles.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic, wooden

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

PMR148-02
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a street in the old town, approaching the massive 12th-century fortified citadel.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, defence, fortifications, Saxons, Schäßburg

PMR148-01
Romania, Brasov, in the centre of the Carpathian Mountains: 13th century town hall in the centre of 23rd August Square. On the right, with handsome wrought iron sign, is the famous Cerbul Carpatin (Carpathian Stag) Restaurant. Romania, Brasov, in the centre of the Carpathian Mountains: 13th century town hall in the centre of 23rd August Square. On the right, with handsome wrought iron sign, is the famous Cerbul Carpatin (Carpathian Stag) Restaurant.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval

PMR146-12
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Typical fishermen's cottages (left), with part of the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel, dating from 13.14th century, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-11
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Church of Ivan Krastitel (John the Baptist), dating from the 11-12th century, and presently housing a museum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-10
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Highly ornamented ruin of a 13-14th century Byzantine church.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-04
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The 13th century Balduin Tower (top left) is being restored. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars

PMR082-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Sinwell Tower stands inside the Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420. The building in the foreground houses the "Deep Well", 53 metres deep.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR-D2652
Turkey, Dogubayazit, Anatolia: Ishak Pasha Palace was begun in 1685 by Cholak Abdi Pasha and completed in 1784 by his son, a Kurdish chieftain, also named Ishak. The architecture is a mixture of Seljuk, Ottoman, Georgian, Persian and Armenian styles. View from the palace of the ruined Urartian fortress, rock tombs, & 16th century Ottoman mosque.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, fortifications, photogenic, minaret, landscape, cliffs

PMR-D2639
Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. The original 14th century black and white striped part of the church.
Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework

PMR-D2624
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The Khaqani Garden, named after the 12th century poet, is a popular meeting place.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, Azari men, pensioners

PMR-D2619
Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The adjacent Khaqani Garden honours the 12th century Azari poet Shirvani Khaqani.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful

PMR-D2610
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Part of the imposing defence fortifications which still survives.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2609
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Soleyman

PMR-D2608
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill, with volcano Zendan-e Soleiman in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Soleyman

PMR-D2607
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. View of the site and fortifications from a neighbouring hill.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2606
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The stream of water from the crater lake runs out in front of the fortifications.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2605
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2604
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2603
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Part of the fire temple.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2602
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. Sagging wall with supports.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2601
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. General view.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2600
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. General view, with the conical peak of Zendan-e Soleiman (Soloman's Prison) in the distance.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO

PMR-D2599
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. The volcanic crater lake has a spring producing 90 litres of water per second, which flows out here.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, water-channel, UNESCO

PMR-D2598
Iran, Takht-e Soleiman (Soloman's Throne): lying on an isolated plain at 2152 m. this was a centre of Zoroastrianism in the 3rd century AD which survives in a ruined state. Later additions were made by the Sassanids and Ilkhanids. A Kurdish family visiting the ruins.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, Zoroaster, Zarathustra, fire temple, UNESCO, Kurd, costume

PMR-D2595
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2594
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome, at present full of scaffolding.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret, UNESCO

PMR-D2592
Iran, Soltaniyeh: Gonbad-e Soltaniyeh (Oljeitu Mausoleum) was built by the Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabandeh at the beginning of the 14th century to house the remains of Imam Ali These remained in Najaf however so it was used as his own mausoleum. At 48m. high and 25m. wide, the world's tallest brick dome. Ornate tile ceiling. A UNESCO site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Muslim, mosque, Shi-ite, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, mosaics, arabesques, minaret

PMR-D2591
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Entrance to the much revered and highly decorated shrine enclosing the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2590
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2589
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass. Above, scripts from thje Quran on a band.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2588
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. The bejewelled and ornate roof of the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2587
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged 2 in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. The much revered and highly decorated shrine enclosing the tomb.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2586
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Panel of arabesques with floral additions, making use of mirror glass.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2585
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets, from the fountain courtyard.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2584
Iran, Qazvin: Imamzadeh-ye Hossein commemorates a son of the 8th Imam Reza who died aged two in 821 AD and is buried here. It dates from the 16th century but the facade is from the Qajar era. Pictured is the gatehouse, adorned with six ornamental minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaic

PMR-D2529
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). The roof of the music room is overlaid with cut-outs representing vases, to improve accoustics.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2528
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). Red and blue floral decorations on the domed ceiling of one of the rooms.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2375
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the west.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2374
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. The south-western stairway alone provided access to the top.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2373
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. Probable site of the latrines.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2372
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. Footprint of an Elamite child, preserved for 3 millennia.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2371
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. North-eastern stairway to the first terrace.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2370
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2369
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2368
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2367
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2343
Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script.
Here: a very eroded Parthian relief of Mithrades, superimposed with an inscription in Arabic from the 17th century.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Achaemenids

PMR-D2337
Iran, Hamadan: the Jewish Tomb of Esther (wife of Xerxes I) and Mordecai is alleged to be within this 14th century tower, which was once Iran's most important Jewish pilgrimage site.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical

PMR-D2326
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved 14th century grave tower built by Curds/Yazids near to Lake Van.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving

PMR-D2325
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved 14th century grave tower built by Curds/Yazids near to Lake Van.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving

PMR132K-23
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots with a side gallery in their grip.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D2214
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2218
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kreuzigung Hof (Crucifixion Court) in the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, takes its name from the crucifixion sculpture on the far wall.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2217
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2216
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2127
Oman, Muscat: Forts Jalali and Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, command the entrance to the "hidden harbour".
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2125
Oman, Muscat: Bait Al Zubair (House of Al Zubair), a private museum displaying the Zubair family's collection of Omani artefacts, spanning a number of centuries. Portrait of Sultan Qaboos near the entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2124
Oman, Muscat: traditional carved wooden door of Al Bait Al Oud, a reconstruction of the house where Sheikh Ali bin Juma lived with his family in the 18th and 20th centuries, with original furnishings.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2118
Oman, Muscat: Mirani Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2117
Oman, Muscat: Jalali Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, guards the harbour together with Mirani Fort, opposite.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2115
Oman, Muscat: blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D1994
Northumberland: Warkworth Castle (12th century).
Keywords: architecture, defence, fortifications, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1993
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1992
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD, at one of the crossing points.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1989
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1988
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1987
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD. Crag Lough in the background.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1986
England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR-D1973
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1972
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Here, the walled garden, planned by Gertrude Jekyll, a short distance from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1971
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1969
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1968
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1967
England, Northumberland, Holy Island, Lindisfarne Castle (National Trust), on its whinstone hill, Beblowe Hill, was founded in the 16th century but much modified by Sir Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the 20th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, castle, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1955
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Dahlia Walk, protected by a buttressed yew hedge.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1954
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, the Wellingtonia Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1951
England, Staffordshire, Biddulph Grange (National Trust), with a remarkable garden created by the owner, James Bateman, in the 19th century.
Here, part of the China Garden.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1948
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. Painted panelling from about 1580, recently discovered under the panelling in the Parlour.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1945
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1944
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1943
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1941
England, Cheshire, Congleton: Little Moreton Hall (National Trust), a 16th century Elizabethan timber framed manor house, former home of the Moreton family. The Long Gallery was added in the late 16th century, after the house had been completed.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1930
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1929
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer (Dama dama) grazing in the grounds.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1928
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland.
The Old Mill (1616) in the grounds, was last used as a saw mill.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1926
England, Cheshire, Dunham Massey (National Trust), an 18th century manor house in 300-acres of parkland. Fallow deer near the Coach House, with its distinguished cupola.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1883
England, Devon, Yelverton: Buckland Abbey (National Trust) was converted to a manor house by Sir Richard Grenville, and later lived in by Sir Francis Drake. This detached, 14th century building is known as "The Monks' Guest House" although its original purpose was probably agricultural.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR147K-14
Germany, Bavaria, Hilpoltstein: 22-metre-high tower (keep) of the mediaeval castle, dating from the 13th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, defence, fortifications, Franconia

PMR145K-31
Myanmar, Bagan: NanPaya, probably built in the 11th century, contains fine bas-relief carvings of three-faced Brahma.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-30
Myanmar, Yangon: a row of golden shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which was founded ca. 6-10 century.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR144K-29
Myanmar, Yangon: magnificent golden zedi of Shwedagon Paya (98 metres high), founded ca. 6-10 century, visible for miles around.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR690-01
Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar.
Here: two of its pavilions with Burmese finely carved and gilded roofs.
Keywords: Buddhist, golden, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden

PMR689-12
Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden

PMR485-10
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: the cathedral, part Romanesque, part Gothic, dating back to the 12th century, has also been rebuilt after severe war damage.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-04
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: Burgtor, a fortified gateway built during the 13th to 15th centuries to defend the north entrance to the town.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR483-04
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: the 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church, fortified for defence purposes.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage

PMR483-03
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, and pavement cafe in the foreground; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-02
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole, flowers in the foreground; the 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR483-01
Germany, Bavaria, Regen, in the Bavarian Forest: town square with fountain and maypole; 13th century tower of St. Michael's parish church rises above the rooftops.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historical, national heritage, cobblestones

PMR481-02
Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park: Chateau Lake Louise, established by the Canadian Pacific Railway at the end of the 19th century. Now a Fairmont Hotel.
Keywords: mountain range, archetecture, historic, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery

PMR480-11
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - log cabin of the Royal North West Mounted Police next to a wooden house with a green and white ornate veranda, tyoical of the early 20th century.
Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town

PMR480-09
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - bakery and other shops tyoical of the early 20th century, from the veranda of the hotel.
Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town

PMR477-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: the octagonal belltower of the Benedictine Abbey of Frauenworth on Frauen Island in Lake Chiem. The lower part dates from 10/11th century and was fortified against attack.
Keywords: architecture, onion dome, monastery, nunnery

PMR477-01
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the Romanesque towers of St. Peter's Basilica, dating back to the late 12th century.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR474-06
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: Església de Sant Nicolau, a Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, Catholic, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR474-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Ajuntament, the historic Town Hall in the Placa de Sant Jaume, parts of which date back to the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, metropolis, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR473-10
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
The stairway leading up to the promenade deck, with the "Hall of One Hundred Columns" at the top of the steps and fountains in the middle.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-09
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A giant, mosaic lizard in the centre of the stairway, also acts as a fountain.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-08
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
Inclined columns of the grotto-like gallery under the promenade.
Keywords: artistic, national heritage, culture

PMR473-07
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
The rainwater catchment channels lead water through concealed pipes to irregate the park.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-06
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A serpentine, endless bench, formed from a mosaic of broken tiles, on the roof of the "Hall of One Hundred Columns". The local inhabitants, as well as the tourists, use the bench to relax.
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-05
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century:
A serpentine, endless bench, formed from a mosaic of broken tiles, on the roof of the "Hall of One Hundred Columns".
Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR473-04
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: a striking wrought-iron fence, with gallery and raised promenade behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, artistic, iron-working

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

PMR472-09
France, Provence, Arles: belltower of the church of St. Trophime with part of the cloisters, dating partly from the12th century and partly from the 14th century (south and west). The stone was taken from the old Roman Theatre.
Keywords: picturesque, Romanesque, national heritage, architecture, culture, historic, mediaeval

PMR472-01
France, Provence, Avignon: Place du Palais, with 17th century palace built in 1616 by the Papal Legate, Cardinal Borghese, now housing the Conservatory of Music.
Keywords: national heritage, panorama, historical, architecture

PMR469-06
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: view of the fortress tower, 64 metres high, built in the 14th century, from one of the bastions.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg

PMR468-09
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries. It contains many artistically significant gravestones.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-07
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries, from Strada Turnului.
Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen

PMR468-03
Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Old Townhall Tower, dating from 13th/14th centuries, with the "Haller House" and "Generalsloch" (archway).
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR465-04
Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre.

Dosoftei House, dating from the late 17th century, formerly housed the printing press which brought out the works of Metropolitan Dosoftei.
Keywords: architecture, Neo-classical, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR464-07
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is onne of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence.
Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-06
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is one of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. View of the compound and geranium-bedecked gallery where some of the nuns have their rooms.
Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-05
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia Monastery ("Agapia din Vale"): the church dates back to the 16th century but is presently (1998) undergoing extensive renovation. The monastery is one of the largest Orthodox nunneries in Europe, with over 400 nuns in residence. View of the entrance gate and belltower, with some of the nuns's bungalows whose gardens are all full of colour.
Keywords: mediaeval, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-02
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: the mighty entrance gate and Pigul Belltower of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), which dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497. These fortifications withstood countless attacks over the centuries and offered refuge for the local population.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, fortified, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR464-01
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: view inside the compound of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), which dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497. Approximately 60 monks live in the rooms off the gallery.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortified, fortifications, defence

PMR463-12
Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: the monastery church of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497.
Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, fortified, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR462-03
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the treasury tower of the monastery, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), has survived intact from the 15th century.
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, fortifications

PMR460-01
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: Gothic Church of St. Michael (14th-16th century) with equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, historic, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, Klausenburg

PMR514-02
Italy, Campania, Pozzuoli, crater of the volcano "Solfatara": the "Stufe", one known as "Purgatory" and the other as "Hell", were used as natural saunas for the inhalation of sulphurous vapours during much of the 19th century.
Keywords: hot springs, ash, steam, landscape, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption

PMR506-01
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: view showing the extent of the Necropolis of Cellarka, where the common people of Salamis had their tombs.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR505-12
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: packed close together, hewn out of the rock, dozens of tombs of the common people of Salamis comprise the Necropolis of Cellarka.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR505-11
Cyprus, (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. Note the well faced stonework. Behind, over-roofed, is the largest tomb, number 3, a tumulus.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR505-10
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: one of about 150 "Royal Tombs" dating from the 8th and 7th centuries BC discovered in 1957. The glass frame covers the skeletons of ritually sacrificed horses.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR505-09
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the Monastery of Apóstolos Varnávas, dating back to the 5th century AD but rebuilt in 1756, the former goal of Orthodox pilgrims is now used as an archeological museum.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, church, belltower

PMR505-05
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view in the lower enceinte, with the belvedere of the middle ward nearest.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR505-04
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the buildings of the middle ward.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR505-03
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the barbican.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR505-02
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the lower enceinte, showing the outer wall and barbican, the main entrance.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR505-01
Cyprus (North); St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: part of the lower enceinte and corner watch tower, with Giant Fennel flower (Ferula communis).
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-12
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: Prince John's Tower, from whence this monarch's bodyguard were forced to jump in 1373, for suspected treasonous intentions!
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-11
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the upper enceinte or courtyard may have been planted with useful herbs in Byzantine times.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-10
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-09
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through a Gothic window frame in the former royal apartments.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-08
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the remains of one of the west-facing rooms, built into the rock, with part of the coastal plain in the background.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-07
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the north over a jumble of rocks.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-06
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the west with the village of Karmi and the north coastal plain.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-05
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view from the highest point, showing the approach road and Kyrenia Mountains. The level area was used by the Crusaders for jousting tournaments.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-04
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia, with a few blackened trees still visible from the great bush fire of 1995.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-03
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia and the north coastal plain.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-02
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: view of the palaestra of the Gymnasium from the top of the amphitheatre.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR504-01
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the Roman amphitheatre dating from the reign of Augustus and seating about 15,000 persons.
Keywords: archeology, ancient civilisation, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Myceneans, Mycenean ruins

PMR503-12
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: the remaining columns of the colonnaded palaestra in the Gymnasium.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR503-11
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: headless statues surround one of the swimming pools in the Gymnasium, dating from the Roman period.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

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

PMR499-03
Turkey, Istanbul: Ataturk Bulvari passes through the Aqueduct of Valens, almost one kilometre long, and credited to the fourth-century Roman Emperor Valens.
Keywords: architecture, historic, flowing traffic, dual carriageway, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, street scene

PMR495-08
Island of Crete, Falasarna: view of the site of the ruined city, founded prior to the 6th century BC; the harbour has completely disappeared..
Keywords: national heritage, historic, archeology, archeological

PMR495-07
Island of Crete, Falasarna: the stone "throne" of unknown origin on the outskirts of the ruined city, founded prior to the 6th century BC.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, archeology, archeological

PMR494-02
Island of Crete, Harnia: cathedral, or Church of the Three Martyrs, built in the 19th century.
Keywords: national heritage, Christian, Orthodox, architecture

PMR492-05
Island of Santorini: cruise ship "Century" of Calypso Lines moored in the "Caldera", with the volcanic island, Nea Kameni, in the background.
Keywords: photogenic, seascape, colourful, picturesque

PMR457-11
Slovakia, Bratislava: Bratislava Fortress (Hrad), visible for miles around, was destroyed in a fire in 1811, rebuilt from 1953. The first fortress on this site was built by the Slavs in the 9th century. Known locally as "the bedstead".
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-05
Slovakia, Bratislava: Michalská (Street) with Michalský brána, the sole survivor of three town gate-towers, the oldest part of which dates back to the 14th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, street scene, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR457-01
Slovakia, Bratislava: Renaissance arcades in the inner court of the Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), dating in part from 13/14th century. It now houses the City Museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR454-12
Austria, Salzkammergut, Radstadt: one of the towers of the 13th century ramparts which are still largely intact.
Keywords: alpine, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, autumn colours, defence, fortifications

PMR454-11
Austria, Styria, Admont: the Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century but rebuilt in 1865, possesses a famous Rococo library comprising 1600 Mss. and 150,000 volumes.
Keywords: alpine, architecture, religious order, learning-centre, picturesque

PMR454-08
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: former Town Hall, dating from the 15th century, now serves as a courthouse (Bezirksgericht), with the Alps behind.
Keywords: alpine, mediaeval, heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, mountain range

PMR453-04
Poland, Stargard: the oldest town gate is the Brama Pyrzycka from the end of the 13th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR453-03
Poland, Stargard: towers belonging to the town's fortifications built in the late 15th century, now used as a museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR452-12
Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary, dating back to the late 13th century, with newly renovated "Old Guard-house" (left) and gable houses.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, red-brick, Gothic

PMR450-01
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: farm building from Rusi, South Estonia (end of 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-11
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: tenant-farm building from the island of Hiiumaa (second half of the 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-10
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: North Estonian farm building from Kutsari (late 19th century) with contemporary crops in the garden.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-09
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian tenant-farm building from the second half of the 19th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-08
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian farm building from mid 18th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-02
Estonia, Tallinn: the "Three Sisters", three gable houses built in the 15th century by a rich merchant for his three daughters.
Keywords: city, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR448-11
Estonia, Tallinn: four of the remaining defence towers on the town wall. In the 17th century there were 50 such towers and each had a name.
Keywords: city, fortifications, 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

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

PMR445-04
Poland, Gdansk: the tower of St. Katharine's Church, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-07
Poland, Gdansk: 14th century St. Katharine's Church was formerly the parish church of the old town.
Keywords: mediaeval, red brick, Danzig, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR444-06
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, Danzig

PMR437-04
Poland, Wroclaw: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in the 13th century, but destroyed in 1945 and rebuilt in the original Gothic style.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau

PMR436-05
Lithuania, Vilnius: St. Stanislaw's Cathedral stands on the site of numerous predecessors going back to pre Christian times. The present classical building was completed in 1783 by L. Stuoka-Gucevicius. In soviet times it was used as a concert hall. The cathedral belltower, 52 metres high, plus 5 metres below ground level which date back to 13th century. The lowest visible stories (round) are 14th century, part of the old city wall.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, neo-classical

PMR435-10
Lithuania, Kaunas: newly renovated 15/16th century houses in a corner of the "Rotuses aikste" (Town Hall Square) with the cathedral tower behind.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, heritage, historic, cobbled street, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR435-09
Lithuania, Kaunas: Kaunas Castle, built in the late 13th century, was frequently besieged by the Crusaders and often changed sides.
Keywords: photogenic, historic, heritage, fortifications, defence, old quarter

PMR435-08
Lithuania, Kaunas: the Perkunas House (14/15th century) may have been a temple to the heathen god "Perkunas" whom the Lithuanians still worshipped at that time.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, pre-Christian, red brick, architecture, cobbled street, old quarter, photogenic

PMR540-02
Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications

PMR539-12
Slovakia, Kremnica: the 12-metre-high defence walls of the town, complete with bastions, were built in the early 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic

PMR539-09
Slovakia, Kremnica: the Baroque Plague Column, erected in thanksgiving for the end of the plague in the 17th century, with St. Catherines Church in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Kremnitz, national heritage, picturesque, historic, stone carving, sculpture, statues, monument

PMR539-03
Slovakia, Zilina: entrance gate and former drawbridge of Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, ruin

PMR539-01
Slovakia, Zilina: approach to Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR538-06
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: the cathedral, built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1655, faces onto the fully-enclosed Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The first church on this site was built in the 8th century. Beyond flows the River Salzach.
Keywords: picturesque, music festival, Mozart, rooftops, panorama

PMR538-01
Germany, Bavaria, Landshut: 14th-15th century Gothic church of St. Martin, with its 130-metre-tower, said to be the highest brick-built church tower in the world.
Keywords: panorama, architecture, rooftops, gables, hall church

PMR434-06
Poland, Gdansk: ruins of one of the huge warehouses on Speicherinsel ("Warehouse Island"). In the 17th century almost 300 such warehouses extended over more than one kilometre, connected by railway lines.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

PMR433-03
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR536-08
Syria, Damascus: the famous former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque (built 705-15 AD), standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard, and dating from 788 AD (the mosaics have been much restored). Behind, the AL-Arous (Brides') Minaret, from the 11th century.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, national heritage, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-01
Syria, Palmyra: one of the best preserved tower-graves dating from the end of the first century AD, in the Valley of the Graves.
Keywords: architecture, memorial, burial, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman

PMR535-08
Syria, Palmyra: well-preserved stage of the Roman Theatre, dating from the second half of the second century AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR533-10
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
view from the roof of theTemple of the Sun, showing the wall of the temple compound and one of the western gates. The area beyond was the residential quarter (waiting to be excavated).
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, culture

PMR533-09
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
five, out of a row of eight, juxtaposed "evans". They are thought to be dedicated to: Marn, the sun god (largest); Marten, the moon goddess; and Bar Marin, the trinity of gods of Hatra.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-08
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
stone busts decorate the arches of the largest "evans".
Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-07
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
view from the temple courtyard, with loose stones for reintegration in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-06
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
remains of one of the "evans" (arches) which was part of the Temple of the Goddess Allat.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-05
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
sculptures of camels adorned the most important gates.
Keywords: architecture, culture, artistic, stone carving, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-04
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
Temple of Marn and Northern Gate from the north-east.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-03
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
the Northern Gate flanks the Temple of Marn as does its pendant, the Southern Gate, both however facing east in common with all sacral buildings, as befits the worship of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, stone carving, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-02
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
well-preserved Temple of Marn (the sun god), built after 80 AD, as were all the principal remaining buildings.
Keywords: architecture, classical, columns, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-01
Iraq, Ninevah: although about 6000 years old, it was the beginning of the 6th century BC before the city was chosen as the third capital of Assyria, after Ashur and Nimrud, by Sennacherib: part of the remaining city wall, 12 kilometres long.
Keywords: Muslim, picturesque, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, architecture, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia

PMR532-11
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
Yazidi family outside their house in Bashiqa.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, dwelling, Islam, Muslim

PMR532-10
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
A traditional, conical Yazidi grave monument.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, burial, graveyard, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR532-09
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
View of the village from the hilltop graveyard.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, panorama, dwellings

PMR532-07
Iraq, Mosul: Mar Mathi (St. Matthew's) Monastery, on the summit of Mount Maqloub, part of the mountains of Kurdistan. The Syrian Orthodox monastery was founded in the 4th century. View of the arcaded galleries with monks' cells surrounding the courtyard.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, culture, architecture, Christian, natural heritage

PMR531-06
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door.
Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-05
Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur:
one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach

PMR531-04
Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC:
three reconstructed arches, or "evans", belonging to the royal palace.
Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-03
Iraq, Ashur/Assur: the capital of the Assyrian empire in the first millennium BC until Ashurnasirpal transferred the government to Nimrud in the 9th century BC:
remains of the ziggurat, built of sun-baked mud bricks.
Keywords: architecture, Assur, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-02
Iraq, Samarra: Ma'shouq Palace ("Lovers' Palace") stands about 10 kilometres north-west of the town on a plateau. It was built in the 9th century by Al-Mu'tadhid before he moved to Baghdad.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, archeology, archeological

PMR530-08
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
One of the courtyards, surrounded by arcades.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-07
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
Courtyard from the outer wall parapet; single storey buildings provide accommodation, the state rooms being at the rear.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-06
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
View of the fortress/palace from the road.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR527-01
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. View from the side, showing the leaning facade, saved by a buttress. The subsidence is due to the high water table in this area.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, historic, archeological, archeology, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage

PMR526-12
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. The arch reflected in a pool of water.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological, archeology, historic, architecture, picturesque, natural heritage, Islam, Mesopotamia

PMR526-11
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, historic, Archeology, archeological

PMR526-04
Iraq: Aqar Quf, the city of Dur Kurigalzu of antiquity, believed to have been founded by the Cassites in the 16th century BC: embossed stamp on the side of a mud brick, identifying the king responsible for the building in which it was used.
Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, excavations, archeological, archeology, historic

PMR526-03
Iraq: Aqar Quf, the city of Dur Kurigalzu of antiquity, believed to have been founded by the Cassites in the 16th century BC: the ziggurat with approach stairway, the upper part restored; it was the largest ziggurat in Mesopotamia.
Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, excavations, archeological, archeology, historic

PMR526-02
Iraq: Aqar Quf, the city of Dur Kurigalzu of antiquity, believed to have been founded by the Kassites in the 16th century BC: remains of the ziggurat, originally 78 metres high, showing layers of reed matting.
Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, excavations, archeological, archeology, historic

PMR522-10
Italy, Apulia, Ostuni: "the white city", crowned by its Gothic cathedral built at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: landscape, architecture, agriculture, olive trees

PMR522-08
Italy, Apulia, Gallipoli: part of the Castello, built at the end of the 15th century on Byzantine foundations, facing a modern tower-block.
Keywords: fishing boats, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortress, fortifications, architecture

PMR522-03
Italy, Apulia, Lecce: street market, with the Castello (16th century) in the background.
Keywords: historical, architecture, stalls, trading, selling

PMR521-03
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: Gothic porch of the cathedral, added in the 15th century; the Baroque dome is a more recent addition, from 1781-1801.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR521-01
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: east facade of the cathedral, which is pure Norman style from the late 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-12
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: the Cathedral, Santa Maria dell' Assunta, built in 1185 in Sicilian Norman style with a Gothic west front added in the 14th-15th centuries. On the left is the statue of Santa Rosalia, patroness of Palermo.
Keywords: architecture, saint, sculpture, monument, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR520-08
Italy, Sicily, Selinunte: Temple of Hera (?) was built after the battle of Himera in mid-5th century BC and re-erected in 1956.
Keywords: archeological, national heritage, historical, archeology, excavations, Sicilia, Doric columns, architecture

PMR520-01
Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: the remaining columns of the Temple of Hercules (6th century BC) re-erected by Sir Alexander Hardcastle in 1923.
Keywords: archeological, architecture, Doric columns, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR519-03
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: facade of the Church of San Giovanni alle Catacombe, the original cathedral of the city, dating from the 3rd century AD, but rebuilt after an earthquake in 1693.
Keywords: national heritage, Romanesque, architecture, Sicilia, historical

PMR518-09
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: Roman amphitheatre from the 3rd century AD, well equipped for flooding to stage "sea battles", or wild animal fights.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR518-07
Italy, Sicily, Siracusa: the Greek amphitheatre, carved out of the bedrock, for 15.000 spectators, probably dated from the 3rd century BC. At the top right is the Nymphaeum, a cave where a spring gushes.
Keywords: archeological, Sicilia, excavations, archeology, historical, national heritage

PMR518-06
Italy, Sicily, Piazza Armerina, Villa Romana del Casale: detail of a floor mosaic showing bikini-clad girls exercising in a gymnasium. (3rd century AD).
Keywords: Sicilia, national heritage, historic

PMR518-05
Italy, Sicily, Piazza Armerina, Villa Romana del Casale: detail of a floor mosaic showing the capture of wild animals for Roman arenas (3rd century AD).
Keywords: Sicilia, national heritage, historic

PMR518-02
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: the town from above, with the Greek amphitheatre (3rd century BC) top left.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, landscape, historic, Sicilia

PMR518-01
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: view of the town from above, the Greek amphitheatre (3rd century BC), and the coast road from the Saracens' Castle.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, panorama, coast

PMR517-09
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Piazza del Duomo with 15th century facade of St. Nicholas Cathedral. The Baroque fountain is crowned with a stone centaur, the symbol of Taormina.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture

PMR516-12
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements. In the foreground is part of the Via Sacra.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-11
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-10
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR516-09
Italy, Campania, Paestum (originally " Poseidonia"): "Temple of Ceres" (more likely: Athena) built by the Greeks at the end of the 6th century BC, is surrounded by 34 Doric columns. The first Greek temple to combine a Doric exterior with Ionic interior elements.
Keywords: landscape, Doric style, architecture, picturesque, Graeco-Roman

PMR142K-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Sinwell Tower (15-16 th century) in the Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), built on a sandstone outcrop.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR142K-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wenzelschloss (Kaiserburg) on the Schlossinsel (Castle-island) in the River Pegnitz, dates from th 12th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-28
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Sinwell Tower in the 13th century Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-15
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356.
Keywords: Nürnberg, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, autumn colours, fortifications, defence

PMR141K-08
Greece, Island of Kos: columned atrium of the Casa Rommana, a restored Roman Villa dating from the 2nd or 3rd century AD.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR141K-07
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: restored, arched retaining wall with two surviving statues of the many which originally occupied the niches.
Keywords: Greek Isles, medecine, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, archeology

PMR141K-06
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: remains of the New Temple of Asklepius on the third (and top) terrace.
Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, medecine

PMR141K-05
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: view of the second terrace with the Altar of Asklepius on the left.
Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, medecine

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

PMR141K-03
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: the arched retaining wall (anderon) of the second terrace of the Asklepieion.
Keywords: Greek Isles, medecine, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, archeology

PMR140K-12
Greece, Island of Kos: the 18th century Defterdar Mosque in Eleftherias Square provides a reminder of the long Ottoman occupation.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-03
Greece, Island of Leros: view of part of the town of Pandeli from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at the top right.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-02
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-01
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR132K-36
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 Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-35
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 Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-34
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 Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent).
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-33
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 Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-32
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-31
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-30
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-29
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-28
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; the east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure, with the remains of the Hall of Dancers.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-27
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree growing on a boundary wall, with sanctuary towers in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-26
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton trees growing on a low building in an open courtyard.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-25
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-24
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-22
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots enveloping a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-21
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots covering a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-19
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing the corner of an enclosure.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-18
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 Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing a gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-17
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: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-16
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: all three sanctuaries with guardian figures, from the west.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR132K-14
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: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-13
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: bas relief on a lintel, with nagas and elephants.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-12
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: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-11
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: south-east view of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built by King Suryavarman II.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-10
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: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-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: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the east, showing three of the five towers, gopura, and nagas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-08
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: the east gallery, level one, from the east gopura of Angkor Wat Temple, with corner pavilion.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-06
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: apsara dancers taking a break between performances in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-05
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: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-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: part of one of the four (now dry) basins in the "Cruciform Cloister" in Angkor Wat Temple. Formerly fish were probably stocked here.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-03
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: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the west gopura, showing the 350-metre-long approach causeway from the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-01
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, seen from the 190-metre-wide moat which surrounds the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR131K-36
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: causeway across the moat, leading to the entrance of Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR130K-12
Holland, Maastricht: Market Square with the Stadhuis (Townhall), built in the 17th century by Pieter Post.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-11
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Kasteel (Castle) den Halder (14th century) and Halder Park.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR130K-10
Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: St. Nicholas' Church (15th century) and the historic town wall, seen from Wilhelminalaan.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR127K-26
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: a row of wooden cottages, some thatched, some with shingle roofs, in the "Plimoth Plantation". a reconstruction of a 17th century settlement.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, New England, port, seaport, early settlers, Mayflower, emigration

PMR127K-25
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: the costumed inhabitants of the "Plimoth Plantation" re-enact the 17th century daily living patterns and mannerisms.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, New England, port, seaport, early settlers, Mayflower, emigration

PMR126K-22
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded squatting mandarin figure crowns the cupola of the Chinese Teahouse, typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Figure by J.G. Büring (1754-7).
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-21
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-20
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR125K-12
Germany, Berlin: the twin towers of the 14th century Gothic Nikolai Church, built on the site of a Romanesque basilica.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR124K-14
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: terrace of renovated 19th century houses with stone balconies on Ufer Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR118K-32
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. The Roman Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a).
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-31
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Modern sculptures and a classical column on the Citadel, with the modern city behind.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-30
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia, was originally the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC. Shops and the sprawl of the modern city of 2.5 million inhabitants, seen from the Citadel.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-29
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. A huge Jordanian flag, seen from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological excavations, ruins, Islam, Islamic, capital city, metropolis, architecture, Roman architecture, Philadelphia

PMR118K-28
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The Umayyad Palace, built on the Citadel Hill about 720 AD, showing the domed Audience Hall. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-27
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The scant remains of the Temple of Hercules (2nd century AD) on the Citadel (Jebel Al Qala'a). Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-26
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. View of the Roman Theatre and Hashemite Square (due for redevelopment), from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-25
Jordan: Amman, built on the site of the Roman city of Philadelphia. The restored Roman Theatre, built about 150 AD, seats 6000 spectators. View from the Citadel. Amman was the Ammonite city of "Rabbath-Ammon" in the 13th century BC.
Keywords: Muslim, Philadelphia, Roman architecture, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Islamic, Islam, ruins, archeological excavations

PMR118K-24
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). House doorway in the derelict Ottoman village, with Hercules' club carved into the basalt lintel.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-23
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Courtyard in Beit Russan, a former Ottoman residence, now a museum with a fine sarcophagus on display.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site

PMR118K-22
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Masses of yellow daisies, with the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights behind.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-21
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Carpet of flowers, with ruined Nymphaeum (2nd century AD), and Lake Tiberius in the distance.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-20
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The black basalt Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, commands a spectacular view of the countryside.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-19
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Colonnaded courtyard on the terrace, with basalt, marble and limestone Corinthian columns.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Gadara, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, archeological site

PMR118K-18
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Paved street with a row of 2nd-century stone shops under the Basilica Terrace.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-17
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). View of the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights on the Israeli side.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-16
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Palestinian exiles can view their homeland in Israel from this raised lookout platform.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-15
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The Decumanus Maximus paving has survived the centuries, but the buildings are in need of restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR118K-14
Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). A group of Jordanian archeology students, all equipped with digital cameras and mobile phones.
Keywords: Roman architecture, pretty girls, girl students, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-12
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 Theatre with reconstructed stage, was built between 90-92 AD, and seats 3000+ spectators.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-11
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: Bedouin musicians with drums and bagpipes demonstrate the acoustics of the South Theatre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-10
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: The spacious Oval Plaza, 90 x 80 metres, is surrounded by a colonnade of 1st -century Ionic columns.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

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

PMR118K-08
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: A remarkable, reconstructed, water-powered saw for cutting stone, originally built in the 6th century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, mechanised tools, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR118K-07
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: North Theatre, with the North Tetrapylon, Cardo Maximus, and modern city of Jerash in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-05
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: The North Gate, built in 115 AD, marks the end of the city and start of the road to Pella.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-04
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: North Gate and Cardo Maximus with Ionic columns, from within the North Tetrapylon.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-03
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: Beautifully carved fallen architrave - waiting for possible re-erection?
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-02
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: Row of Corinthian columns with wild Hollyhock (Alcea pallida) in the foreground.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR118K-01
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: Roman legionnaires of the VI Legion lined up after performing in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-36
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: Final line-up of the participants in the spectacle in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-35
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: Closer view of a chariot in the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-34
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: Three chariots thundering down the straight during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-33
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: Three chariots taking the corner during a race in the Hippodrome, which originally seated 15,000 people, and was built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-32
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: The culmination of a simulated gladiatorial combat in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-31
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: A group of Roman legionnaires demonstrating the defensive "box" formation created with their shields in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-30
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: A group of legionnaires of the VI Legion demonstrating drill procedures in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR117K-29
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: Part of the Tetrapylon which marked the crossing of the Cardo Maximus and the South Decumanus.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-28
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: The octagonal Macellum (food market), built in 130 AD, surrounded by columns, with a fountain in the centre.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-26
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: The 800-metre-long Cardo Maximus still bears the tracks of ancient wagons near the Macellum entrance.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-25
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: The Cardo Maximus, the main columned way, had pedestrian sidewalks and underground sewers.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-24
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: Temple of Zeus, built in 162 AD on the site of earlier religious buildings, dominates the Oval Plaza.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-23
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: The South Gate of the city, built about 130 AD, whose columns are decorated with acanthus leaves.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-22
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: An authentic-looking legionnaire of the Roman VI Legion.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR117K-21
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: The Triumphal Arch, erected to mark the visit of Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

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

PMR115K-34
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: Unique elephant-head column capital, still to be seen in the Nabataian Great Temple from the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR115K-09
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: The theatre, built by the Nabataians in the 1st century AD, later enlarged by the Romans soon after their arrival in 106 AD, slicing through a number of tombs at the rear.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-36
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: the Hellenistic facade of the "Treasury" (Al-Khazneh) chiselled out of the rock in the 1st century BC.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR114K-15
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the Baptistry, adjacent to the Basilica, probably of a slightly later date (5th century AD).
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-14
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the 5th century Episcopal Basilica (Byzantine) in the western part of the site.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-12
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. wide-span roofing protects the House of Eustolios, a 4th century Roman Villa.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-11
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. The 2nd century AD Roman Theatre.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Roman remains, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR114K-08
Cyprus, Palea Paphos (Old Paphos): the 13th century Lusignian manor "La Cavocle". A reconstructed wing, intended for a museum, and part of the courtyard.
Keywords: archeological excavations, Lusignian, architecture, mediaeval

PMR114K-07
Cyprus, Palea Paphos (Old Paphos): courtyard and entrance of the 13th century Lusignian manor "La Cavocle".
Keywords: archeological excavations, Lusignian, architecture, mediaeval

PMR113K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Harburg: Harburg Castle, former home of the Swabian branch of the Hohenstaufens. Inner courtyard with princely living quarters, dating from the mid-12th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR109K-34
France, Périgord: La Roque Saint-Christophe, probably first occupied by Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon peoples perhaps 50,000 years ago. View of the rock shelter and steps down to the road below, in use until the 20th century.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-31
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church. View of the church and village, reflected in the waters of the River Vézere.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, reflections

PMR109K-30
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-24
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century. Its two round towers retain their traditional roofs of lauze stones.
Keywords: Dordogne, fortifications, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-23
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century. It possesses formidable defences, including triple walls.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, fortifications

PMR109K-22
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon dates from the 13th century but most of the present fabric is 16th century.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-21
France, Périgord, St. Genies: the 15th century castle and (right) church, parts of which reveal its Romanesque origin.
Keywords: Dordogne, Christian religion, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-20
France, Périgord, St. Genies: Chapelle du Cheylard contains a number of valuable 14th century frescoes depicting the life of Christ.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, chapel, Christian religion

PMR108K-36
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneberg Hill in the Swabian Jura. View of the defensive wall with weapons embrasures and gateway.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, historic, history, Celts, fortifications

PMR108K-35
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneberg Hill in the Swabian Jura. Timber-fame dwelling houses with thatched and shingled roofs.
Keywords: mediaeval town, Celts, history, historic, picturesque

PMR107K-16
Peru, Lima: Baroque-style Basilica Menor y Convento de San Francisco El Grande, built in the 17th century.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque

PMR107K-12
Peru, Lima: Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace) in the Plaza de Armas, dating from the 16th century, but reconstructed in 1924.
Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture

PMR106K-35
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Patakancha River today flows past modern buildings decorated with colourful flowers.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR106K-34
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Statue of Inca Chief Ollanta, who gave his name to the town
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, monument, Inca warrior

PMR106K-33
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Three Quechua women in colourful costumes, with original Inca buildings in the background..
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Quechua dress, traditional dress

PMR106K-32
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Part of the extensive Inca waterworks: an irregation channel bringing water from the terraces.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-31
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.
A perfectly preserved Inca spring, with the water still running, to the north of Manyakari Square.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Inca waterworks

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

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

PMR106K-29
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki to the right.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-28
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The cliff to the west of the town is terraced from top to bottom and could supply sufficient food for the whole population. Unlike most Inca terraces, these are built with cut and worked stones.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-27
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

Inca corn granaries carved out of the cliff (right) and "the face" (left). The grain was here secure against pests, protected from the weather, and well ventillated.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR105K-11
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.

The Inca spring shrine of Tambo Machay, where the spring water still flows into a rock pool as it has for centuries.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR099K-29
Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: Museo de la Industria Azucarera (Sugar Industry Museum), formerly the home of Bishop Colombres in the 18th century, traces the development of the local sugar industry. A retired steam locomotive and (behind) a steam engine in the grounds.
Keywords: sugar cane, cane crushing

PMR099K-28
Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: Museo de la Industria Azucarera (Sugar Industry Museum), formerly the home of Bishop Colombres in the 18th century, traces the development of the local sugar industry. Juice from the sugar cane was formerly extracted in a mill, worked by oxen.
Keywords: sugar cane, cane crushing

PMR099K-27
Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán: Museo de la Industria Azucarera (Sugar Industry Museum), formerly the home of Bishop Colombres in the 18th century, traces the development of the local sugar industry. View of the mansion and outhouses.
Keywords: sugar cane, cane crushing

PMR096K-03
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The Anglo-Saxon church of St. Laurence, which dates from th 10th century or even earlier.
Keywords: architecture, Early English, Romanesque , stone buildings

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

PMR096K-01
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 Swan Hotel in the background.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR094K-33
Libya: a qasr, or fortified store for grain and olive oil in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century .
Keywords: Maghreb, qasr

PMR094K-32
Libya: a qasr, or fortified store for grain and olive oil in the Castle of Nalut. Made of adobe (baked mud), it has 360 rooms and dates from the 7th century .
Keywords: Maghreb, qasr

PMR094K-31
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: view of the theatre, with stage, orchestra pit, and seating (the first three rows reserved for VIPs).
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-30
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: oblique view of the three tiers of Corinthian columns providing a backing for the theatre stage.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-29
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 large stone dolphin at the right of the stage, with carvings of The Three Graces, and The Judgement of Paris.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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-27
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: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-26
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: view of the restored theatre (second century AD) from the north, the largest theatre in Africa.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-25
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: beautifully carved headless torso of a female figure.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-24
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 Curia (Senate House), with wide steps for the chairs of the magistrates.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-23
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: beautifully carved (and preserved) Acanthus leaves on a doorway surround.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations

PMR094K-22
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: an early Christian gravestone for "Marcella".
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-21
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. General view of the Roman city, showing its fine location next to the sea.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-20
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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-19
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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture, showing the convex, triangular form, and the protecting lions.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR094K-18
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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Here: the 24-metre-tall reconstructed Mausoleum of Bes, a rare example of Punic (pre Roman) architecture. It stands on the site of an underground funerary chamber dating from the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR092K-11
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the Roman amphitheatre, built by the Emperor Hadrian on a hill in the middle of the town, now restored with 20 rows of Prilep marble seats.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-10
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: the three panels with fish motifs on the front of the town fountain.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-09
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: an almost complete mosaic of a red deer surrounded by plaited-work.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-08
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: part of the mosaic in the Large Basilica, showing a lion and a bull. Part of this mosaic appears on the reverse side of the Macedonian 5000 denari banknote issued in 1996.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-07
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: a well-preserved mosaic depicting two red deer and a fountain.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-06
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: statue of Nemesis in the courthouse, with head and hand missing.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

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

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

PMR092K-03
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: part of a well-preserved mosaic composed of geometrical patterns.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR092K-02
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: a mosaic with illustrations of a variety of different birds amid geometrical patterns.
Keywords: Byzantine, mosaics, archeological excavations, Byzantine ruins, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR092K-01
Macedonia, Bitola: the ruins of Heraclea Lyncestis, a Greek town probably founded by Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BC as Lynkestis. During the Roman period it was an important town on the Via Egnatia. In the Byzantine period the town was an important episcopal centre, but was sacked by Ostrogoth/Visigoth forces led by Theodoric the Great in 472 and 479 AD. In the 6th century AD it fell to the Slavs after successive attacks. Here: part of the "small" Basilica with its mosaic floor.
Keywords: Byzantine, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian, Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Byzantine ruins, archeological excavations, mosaics

PMR091K-29
Macedonia, Bitola: the 35-metre Clock Tower dates back to 1664, but acquired its present appearance in the 19th century.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, historic, national heritage, picturesque

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

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

PMR091K-09
Macedonia, Tetovo: Arabati Baba Tekke, a Bekteshi Dervish prayer hall built by Redzep Pasha in the 18th century, in its well-tended gardens.
Keywords: historic, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mosque, Yugoslavia, national heritage

PMR091K-02
Macedonia, Ohrid: 3rd century BC Greek amphitheatre with 13 rows of seats (rebuilt 2002) and a capacity of 5000 people.
Keywords: national heritage, excavation, archeology, historic site, Greek architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR091K-01
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR090K-31
Macedonia, Ohrid: the Romanesque Church of St. Sofia, built in the 11th century, contains uniquely important frescoes.
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage

PMR090K-29
Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the town beyond the crenellated corner tower. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, castle, panorama

PMR090K-26
Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the crenellated walls and defence towers. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC. Lake Ohrid in the background.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, fortifications, historic building

PMR090K-25
Macedonia, Ohrid: the fortress of King Samuil, who reigned 976-1014 AD, with a view of the town beyond the fortifications. The site was already fortified in the 4th century BC.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage

PMR090K-15
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: houses in the Gorica quarter, on the other side of the River Osum, in late afternoon.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-14
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: the 16th century "Leaden Mosque" (Xhamie e Plumbit), so called after the lead-coated domes of the roof.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, minaret, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-13
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: the bus terminus for the yellow "furgons" (minibuses) with the Orthodox Cathedral behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, architecture

PMR090K-11
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: Helveti-teqe (prayer hall) of the Bekteshi Dervish order, built in 1782, and local inhabitant.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Muslim, Islam, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-10
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a former "Han" (Turkish inn), built at the end of the17th century, in the town centre.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR090K-09
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a square in the old walled citadel on the hill ("Kala"), with curved-roofed Ottoman hall in the foreground, and the fortified walls and towers of the citadel behind.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-08
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a narrow cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), where the bay windows of the second storey Ottoman houses almost meet.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-07
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with whitewashed Ottoman houses grow vines and flowers.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-06
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with a row of Ottoman houses.
Keywords: Shqiperia, Ottoman, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-05
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a cobbled street in the old walled citadel on the hilltop ("Kala"), with the owner of the five-roomed house, Abdulla, a confirmed Communist and supporter of Enver Hoxha, standing in front of the door.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Ottoman

PMR090K-04
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a ship-like house in the old town occupies an acute angle between two streets.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-03
Albania, Berat: In the 6th century BC the town was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: a diminutive ironmonger's shop with a large variety of wares on display.
Keywords: Shqiperia, small business, free enterprise, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR090K-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR089K-35
Albania, Durres: a 14th century Venetian tower or bastion enhances the Byzantine city walls.
Keywords: Shqiperia, fortifications, architecture

PMR089K-32
Albania, Durres: all that remains of a second-century amphitheatre in Roman "Dyrrachium", originally founded by Greek colonists in 627 BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, theatre, antique stadium, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, architecture

PMR089K-15
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
the Gurdic Bastion and the South Gate, which has three doors, from the 13th, 17th, and 18th centuries.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-22
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the triangular-shaped Fort Lovrijenac (11th century)(left, perched on its rock) and Fort Bokar (right, part of the city walls).)
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Orlando's Column (= Roland) has stood for centuries in Placa and is regarded as a symbol of Dubrovnik's freedom.
Keywords: picturesque, statue, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR087K-17
Croatia, Dalmatiia,Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the clocktower of St. Sebastian and the 15th century town hall in trg (square) Ivana Pavla.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-09
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. The amphitheatre, dating from the 2nd century AD.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-05
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Trg Republike (Republic Square) surrounded by the 19th century neo-Renaissance "Prokuratien".
Keywords: national heritage, arcade, Renaissance architecture, Yugoslavia, picturesque, historic town

PMR086K-16
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Church of St. Michael, built at the beginning of the 11th century in Ottonian (Romanesque) style. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Closed for restoration until 2010.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

PMR086K-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, half timbered houses, timber framed buildings, Renaissance architecture, legends, rat catcher, pied piper of Hamelin, Hameln, Niedersachsen, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR086K-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: an example of "Weser Renaissance" architecture, with carved and brightly painted decorations on the timber frames (late 16th to early 17th century).
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture, timber framed buildings, half timbered houses

PMR086K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Baroque Stadtschloss (Palace) was built in the mid 18th century for Duke Ernst August, but now houses a museum.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR085K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: the "Gadem", built in 1874-7, was formerly the royal stables but now houses a restaurant. View from the south tower.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

PMR085K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: end view of the 12th century "Palas" building, the oldest part of the Wartburg, with surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: view from the windows of the 12th century "Palas" (living quarters) wing of the castle.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, historic castle, mediaeval

PMR085K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: The Wartburg Fortress, an indissoluble part of German history, dating back to the 12th century. Here the Minnesänger (troubadours) took part in the famous jousts, recalled in Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. Here Martin Luther studied before translating the New Testament. It was the seat of the dukes of Saxe-Eisenach until 1741 when it was ceded to the house of Saxe-Weimar. The castle is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the town of Eisenach.
Here: a historic well with highly ornate cast iron yoke, in the outer courtyard.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic castle, architecture, national heritage

PMR082K-11
Cyprus, Omodhos: Entrance to the 19th century monastery of Timióu Stavroú, with part of the arched cloisters.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

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

PMR081K-31
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. A modern mosque with octagonal minaret.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, modern architecture

PMR081K-30
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Freighters moored along the docks, waiting to unload cargo.
Keywords: Islamic, cranes, dockside, port, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-29
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The attractive quayside avenue (Quai Tarik ibn Ziad), studded with palms, overlooks the channel.
Keywords: Islamic, port, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-28
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the colourful fishing boats and reflections of the quayside buildings.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-27
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the colourful fishing boats and reflections of the quayside buildings, with the Kasbah (17th century) in the background.
Keywords: Islamic, port, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-26
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. A group of Tunisian men, two wearing traditional Sheshiya headgear, at a cafe table.
Keywords: Islamic, national dress, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-25
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the colourful fishing boats and reflections of the quayside buildings, with the walls of the Kasbah (17th century) in the background.
Keywords: Islamic, port, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-24
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the colourful fishing boats and reflections of the quayside buildings.
Keywords: Islamic, port, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-23
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The lower storey of a substantial Roman house.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-22
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The Mausoleum of Ateban (2nd century BC), the only pre-Roman (Numidian-Punic) building in Tunisia.
Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site, Numidian architecture, Punic architecture, pre-Roman architecture

PMR081K-21
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, built in 166 or 167 AD. View from the Forum (market place) against a foreboding sky.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, classical architecture

PMR081K-20
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Corinthian columns and the Tympanum of the Capitol, showing a figure being raised by an eagle. The temple was dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva and was built in 166 or 167 AD.
Keywords: picturesque, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-19
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. Two of the Ain-el-Hammam water cisterns, each 33 metres long by 5 metres high, supplied by a 12-kilometre-long aqueduct.
Keywords: picturesque, water supply, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR081K-18
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The superb Capitol, a temple dedicated to Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, was built in 166 or 167 AD.
Keywords: picturesque, entablature, Corinthian columns, classical architecture, archeological site, Numidian, architecture, heritage, historic, Maghreb, tympanum

PMR081K-17
Tunisia: Dougga, Ruins of the city "Thugga", founded in the 4th century BC by Numidians, becoming Roman in the 2nd century AD, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the best preserved Roman city in Africa. The mosaic floor of a Roman villa, still in situ, scarcely damaged.
Keywords: picturesque, Maghreb, historic, heritage, architecture, Numidian, archeological site

PMR080K-33
Tunisia, Monastir: The Grande Mosque with minaret dates back to the 9th century.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

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

PMR080K-15
Tunisia, El Jem: the Roman Colosseum, built in the 2nd century AD, is the best preserved and second only in size to Rome's.
Keywords: Islam, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR080K-09
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Zaouia Sidi Sahab, burial place of Mohammed's companion, Sidi Sahab, built between 1629 and 1692, also known as the "Barber's Mosque": view of the ornate faience tiling on the portico of the inner courtyard (19th century Osman period).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR080K-04
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: Aghlabad water reservoir built in the 9th century and supplied by a 36-kilometre-long aqueduct.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR079K-23
Germany, Hessen, Lorsch: plan of the former Benedictine Monastery, founded in the 8th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Carolingian architecture

PMR079K-17
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-16
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the sandstone figure of a horseman surmounting the roof.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-15
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the triple towers of the west end with "dwarf gallery" round the apse.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR078K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: 18th century Tennengau costumes worn by "Prangerschützen", shouldering their "saluting guns".
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: 19th century historical citizen's militia standards from Rottweil, Baden Württemburg, borne by militiamen.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR078K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: drum and fife band in 19th century costumes of the Royal Bavarian Militia.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest

PMR078K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: traditional costume group "D'Ampertaler" wearing dresses from 19th century Dachau.
Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration

PMR053K-17
Spain, New Castile, Toledo: The Alcazar (13th century) is at present (2004) in course of restoration.

PMR053K-11
Spain, Madrid: Plaza Mayor, the heart of old Madrid, and scene of many religious ceremonies over the centuries.

PMR053K-03
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: View from the Alcazar, with the 13th century church of La Vera Cruz founded by the Knights Templar.

PMR053K-01
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: 15th century Gothic cathedral cloisters, part of the former cathedral, transported here stone by stone.

PMR052K-34
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza de Medina del Campo, with 14th century tower of the Lozoya Mansion.

PMR052K-33
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza de Medina del Campo, with statue of Juan Bravo and 12th century Church of San Martin.

PMR052K-32
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Casa de los Picos, a 15th century mansion whose facade is studded with pointed granite pyramids.

PMR052K-30
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: The late Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-29
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: The late Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-28
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Carved stone figure of Maria Blanca on the west portal of the cathedral (copy: the original is inside the cathedral). 13th-14th century Gothic.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-27
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Carved stone figures on the west portal of the cathedral (13th-14th century).
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-23
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Well preserved carvings in the tympanum of the south door of the cathedral (13th-14th century Gothic).
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-22
Spain, Old Castile, Leon: West facade of the Gothic cathedral, dating from 13th-14th centuries, with its dissimilar towers.
Keywords: Gothic architecture

PMR052K-20
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, Obradoiro Square and the facade of the cloister with gallery. Behind, the Torre de Vela (Candle Tower) is visible.

PMR052K-19
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, Obradoiro Square and the Baroque facade.
Keywords: Baroque architecture

PMR052K-18
Spain. Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, the figures of Jeremiah, Daniel, Isaiah and Moses on the "Portico of Glory", carved in 1188 by Master Mateo.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR052K-17
Spain, Galicia, Santiago de Compostela: The cathedral, one of Catholicism's most important, stands on the site of the apostle's tomb, and dates from the 11th-13th centuries. Here, the "Portico of Glory" - St. James surrounded by 24 elders/musicians, carved in 1188 by Master Mateo.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR052K-04
Spain, Oviedo: Part of the 14th century Gothic cloisters in the cathedral at Oviedo.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, religious architecture

PMR050K-21
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosia: Folk Art Museum, part of the surviving wing of a 14th century Benedictine monastery.

PMR049K-09
Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, the extensive kitchen and herb gardens, with all plants carefully labelled.
Keywords: Alps

PMR049K-08
Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, view of the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse from the abbey lake.
Keywords: Alps

PMR049K-07
Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, daffodils in the abbey garden, with the mountains in the background.
Keywords: Alps

PMR049K-06
Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, view of the abbey and its lake, backed by the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse.
Keywords: Alps

PMR049K-05
Austria, Styria, Admont: Benedictine Abbey of Admont, founded in the 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk and Gebhard, Archbishop of Salzburg, but rebuilt after a fire in 1865. Contains a fine Rococo library which survived the fire. Here, view of the abbey's south facade, reflected in its lake.
Keywords: Alps

PMR046K-33
Nicaragua, Managua: Sad ruin of the 19th century cathedral, Santiago de los Caballeros, destroyed in the 1972 earthquake.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR019K-14
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: conversion of industrial building for living accomodation?
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-13
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, with part of the Gothic Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-12
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: view of St. Barbara's Church (1388) and the Jesuit College.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-10
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388 and financed by the mining community, showing a forest of flying butresses.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR019K-09
Czech Republic: Kutna Hora, a mediaeval town which grew rich on silver mining and coin minting in 14th and 15th centuries: Gothic Archdean's Church of St. James, built 1330-1420.
Keywords: Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR018K-13
Slovakia, Zilina: Former drawbridge approach to Strecno Castle which dates back to the early 14th century.
Keywords: fortifications, ramparts

PMR018K-11
Austria, Vienna: Carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city

PMR018K-10
Austria, Vienna: Base of the carved stone pulpit in St. Stephen's Cathedral, with portrait of the sculptor, Anton Pilgram, peeping out. Early 16th century Gothic masterpiece.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, religion, church, capital city

PMR017K-11
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, fragments of carving from the exterior of a tower grave.
Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city

PMR017K-10
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, the coffered ceiling of a grave chamber (tower grave), from the first century AD, with portraits of the family members.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR017K-09
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, part of the mighty Baal Temple, which was consecrated in 32 AD, now in ruins.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR017K-08
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, view of the fortress, Qalaat ibn Maan, through an arch in the ruins.
Keywords: archeology, ruined city, architecture, excavations, desert city

PMR017K-07
Syria: Palmyra, a city known from the first century BC, but became a Roman dependency after AD 18 and was extensively developed until destroyed by Aurelian in 273 AD. Here, carved vaulting still in place on the ruins of Hadrian's Gate, built after the visit of the emperor in 129 AD.
Keywords: archeology, desert city, excavations, architecture, ruined city

PMR016K-31
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, the "Temple of the Trinity". comprising three "evans", or vaulted bays.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-30
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, carved heads on the inner wall of the temple.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-29
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, a carved head of Minerva looks down on those entering the temple.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-28
Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, carved figures (headless) from the first or second century AD.
Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple

PMR016K-27
Iraq, Ninevah: although about 6000 years old, it was the beginning of the 6th century BC before the city was chosen as the third capital of Assyria, after Ashur and Nimrud, by Sennacherib. Here, part of the remaining city wall, 12 kilometres long. Most of the movable items are to be found in the world's museums.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, archeology, excavations

PMR016K-21
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Christian Martyr, St. Behnam, lies about 35 kilometres east of Mosul. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164. Here, fine stone carvings believed to be from the 12th century. The stones over the lintel are cut "as with a jig saw", but fit together perfectly. How was it done?
Keywords: religion, Mesopotamia

PMR016K-18
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Entrance to a burial chamber discovered by Dr Mussachim, who was in charge of the excavations in Nimrud. Over 30 kilograms of gold ornaments have been recovered from this and similar tombs.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR016K-17
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Details of the burial chambers being explained by Dr Mussachim, who was in charge of the excavations in Nimrud. Over 30 kilograms of gold ornaments have been recovered from this and similar tombs.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

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Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Entrance to a burial chamber discovered by Dr Mussachim, who was in charge of the excavations in Nimrud. Over 30 kilograms of gold ornaments have been recovered from this and similar tombs.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

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Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Wall decoration showing leaders of Assyrian fighting men, with an inscription describing their achievements.
Keywords: archeology, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR016K-12
Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Wall decoration from an inner room of the north-west palace, possibly a divine being.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia

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Iraq, Kalhu or Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in the 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, became the seat of the royal house after Ashur. Head of one of the winged bulls ("Lamassu").
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia

PMR016K-04
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The former mosque, giving onto an inner courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-03
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. One of the galleries alongside the courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-02
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. View of the courtyard from the roof.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR012K-20
Turkey, Istanbul: Enormous jar, carved out of a single piece of stone, in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537. It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Christianity, architecture, Historic building, Holy Place, Cathedral, Church, Constantinople, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR012K-19
Turkey, Istanbul: Decorated capital of a column in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity, Byzantine, Byzanz

PMR012K-18
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here is Christ with his desciples (extensively damaged).
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-17
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, the Virgin and Child, and Empress Zoe.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR012K-16
Turkey, Istanbul: Byzantine mosaics in the Aya Sofia, built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Justinian, and consecrated on 26th December 537 . It has the second largest dome in the world. The mosaics were added in XI-XIII centuries. Illustrated here are Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos, Christ, and Empress Zoe.
Keywords: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, Church, Cathedral, Holy Place, Historic building, architecture, Christianity

PMR005K-12
Austria, Styria: Twin towers of the Benedictine Abbey church at Admont, founded in 11th century by St. Emma of Gurk.
Keywords: architecture

PMR042K-13
Cyprus, Kalopanagiotis: Courtyard of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis, dating in part from the 11th century.
Keywords: Orthodox monasteries, mediaeval

PMR042K-12
Cyprus: Kykkou Monastery, fabulously wealthy and one of the most celebrated in the Orthodox world. Repeatedly burnt down since its foundation in the 12th century, the present building dates from the late 19th century. EOKA terrorists made use of its facilities during the emergencies. Here, modern colourful mosaics on the main entrance to the monastery.
Keywords: Orthodox religious mosaics

PMR042K-11
Cyprus: Kykkou Monastery, fabulously wealthy and one of the most celebrated in the Orthodox world. Repeatedly burnt down since its foundation in the 12th century, the present building dates from the late 19th century. EOKA terrorists made use of its facilities during the emergencies. Here, view of the courtyard and its well, from the gallery.

PMR042K-10
Cyprus: Kykkou Monastery, fabulously wealthy and one of the most celebrated in the Orthodox world. Repeatedly burnt down since its foundation in the 12th century, the present building dates from the late 19th century. EOKA terrorists made use of its facilities during the emergencies. Here, modern colourful mosaics on the gallery.
Keywords: Orthodox religious mosaics

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

PMR040K-07
Romania, Maramures, Baia Mare: Stephen's Tower (14th century) and Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
Keywords: religious architecture

PMR040K-01
Hungary, Eger: the castle, dating back to 13-14th century, overlooks the pedestrian zone.

PMR036K-17
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a row of houses on the unpaved street of sand.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-16
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, a section of the narrow gauge railway which delivered water to the door, daily.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-15
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the kitchen of a supervisor's house, with early refrigerator which used ice blocks.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-14
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the bedroom of a supervisor's house (the furniture spent about 80 years in storage!)
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-13
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the living room of a supervisor's house.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-09
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the skittle/bowling alley.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-08
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the theatre/assembly hall with organ.
Keywords: mining town, diamond mining, colonial life a century ago

PMR036K-07
Namibia: Kolmanskop Ghost Town, abandoned after the diamond rush came to an end in the 1920s, and now being refurbished. Here, the gymnasium.
Keywords: mining town, colonial life a century ago, diamond mining

PMR033K-32
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust); view from the west, with reflections in the moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR033K-31
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing courtyard garden with Ferrer's arms in flowers (7 lozenges) and the venerable wistaria.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens

PMR033K-30
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing gateway and windows of the great parlour and venerable wistaria in flower, from the courtyard.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house, famous gardens

PMR033K-29
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing south-east facade with moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

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

PMR031K-23
Cyprus, Larnaca: Hala Sultan Mosque (19th century), one of the holiest sites of Islam on Cyprus.
Keywords: Muslim, Moslem, religion

PMR031K-20
Cyprus: Restored second century amphitheatre, originally Hellenistic, at Kourion.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins

PMR031K-19
Cyprus: Ruins of the fifth century basilica at Kourion.
Keywords: archeology, columns

PMR076K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the gardens of Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with formal flower beds based on the gardens of Versailles. In the background: the old palace, built for Duke Wilhelm V at the beginning of the 17th century.
Keywords: spring, stroll, leisure, park

PMR076K-22
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: Kaiserburg fortress goes back to the 12th century, but most of the present building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Here: gable and tower with traditional painted window shutters.
Keywords: mediaeval, heritage, historic

PMR076K-20
Germany. Franconia, Nuremberg: the Gothic church of St. Lorenz dates from 13th-14th centuries and contains several masterpieces of Gothic carving by Veit Stoss and Adam Krafft. Here: the ornately carved main portal.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR076K-19
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the Gothic church of St. Lorenz dates from 13th-14th centuries and contains several masterpieces of Gothic carving by Veit Stoss and Adam Krafft. The west facade boasts a magnificent rose window.
Keywords: mediaeval, Gothic architecture, heritage, historic

PMR076K-16
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the 13th century Weisser Turm (White Tower) , originally part of the town's defences, now houses a metro station.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR076K-13
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the famous 14th century Gothic "Schöner Brunnen" ("Beautiful Fountain") which stands in the old market place.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage

PMR076K-09
Germany, Franconia, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg fortress goes back to the 12th century, but most of the present building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. It dominates the town in the north.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, heritage, fortifications

PMR075K-12
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Castillo de San Gabriel, dating from the late 16th century, with its pair of cannons.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, castle, fortifications

PMR075K-09
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: Castillo de San Gabriel, dating from the late 16th century, is reached by a causeway, Puente de Bolas.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, castle, fortifications

PMR074K-28
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria is named after its founder, the Norman conquistador Jean de Béthencourt and was the capital of the island from 1405 until 1834 when Puerto del Rosario took over that role. Here: view of the church of Santa Maria, rebuilt after the town was laid waste by pirates in the 17th century. Contains finely carved ceilings.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR074K-27
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria is named after its founder, the Norman conquistador Jean de Béthencourt and was the capital of the island from 1405 until 1834 when Puerto del Rosario took over that role. Here: view of the church of Santa Maria, rebuilt after the town was laid waste by pirates in the 17th century. Contains finely carved ceilings.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR074K-18
Spain, Lanzarote: Plaza de los Remedios in Yaiza, with 17th century church of Nuestra Senora de los Remedios, rebuilt after 1736.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR074K-17
Spain, Lanzarote: the well planted town square of Tinajo, with Dragonera tree; 18th century church San Roque in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR071K-05
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 remains of shopping units on the "Commercial Agora".
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR071K-04
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the sports stadium from the east, showing the three seating terraces.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia

PMR071K-03
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman amphitheatre showing the orchestra and ruined stage buildings.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia

PMR071K-02
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: modern simulation of a race on the running track!
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR071K-01
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 Graeco-Roman sports stadium with seating terraces on the left.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-36
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: view of the Scaene (stage building) of the amphitheatre, which is from the late Hellenic period.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-35
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 typically Greek, horseshoe-shaped amphitheatre with 20 rows of seats. It enjoys excellent acoustics and views of the landscape.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Lycia, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

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

PMR070K-33
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 Odeon (concert and meeting hall) is accessed by three arched doorways from the Agora.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-32
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 retaining wall of the Agora, showing the skill with which irregular stones were fitted together.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR070K-29
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: fragments of fine stone carving which once adorned the amphitheatre.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR070K-28
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: some of the rock tombs in the cliffs, high above the amphitheatre.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia

PMR070K-27
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans. Here: the substantial amphitheatre is witness to the prosperity of the town in Roman Imperial days.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia

PMR070K-26
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: closer view of a tomb built into the cliff, with carved figures on the architrave.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR070K-25
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a free-standing tomb, with plundered tombs built into the cliff, below.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR070K-24
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general extent of the rock tombs.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR070K-23
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: stone masks from the amphitheatre, with modern augmentation! The rock tombs are visible in the background.
Keywords: rock burials, Lycia, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR070K-11
Turkey, Lacia, Kas: Antiphellos amphitheatre in Kas has just 25 well-preserved rows of seats but dates back to the first century BC.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia

PMR069K-29
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a stone from the antique lighthouse, bearing the remains of an inscription, formerly with bronze-inlaid letters.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-28
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the harbour basin and granaries, from a sand dune. The Agora stretched to the left.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-27
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: a series of Roman granaries, virtually complete except for the roofs, but completely overgrown by vegetation, on the former harbour quay.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-26
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: scrambling up the sand dunes which have invaded the area.
Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia

PMR069K-25
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view of the silted-up harbour basin, around which the life of the city formerly turned.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-24
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: view from the Roman amphitheatre of the site of the antique city.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-18
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: a group of smaller tombs, to the left of the Tomb of Amyntas.
Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, Lycia

PMR069K-17
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas (shown here), in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, with highly decorated sham stone door, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: cities of antiquity, Lycia, archeological excavations, burial chambers

PMR069K-15
Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: view of the cliffs with their rock tombs, and the town of Fethiye spread out below. It stands on the site of the antique "Telmessos".
Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, 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-19
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 affluent Futter Strasse, with the yellow facade of the Kaisersaal at the far end.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

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

PMR068K-16
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 statue of Dr. Martin Luther standing near the Church of St Laurence in the Anger.
Keywords: mediaeval city, Martin Luther, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture, Thuringia

PMR068K-14
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: Romanesque cloisters and towers of the 13th century St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Keywords: German architecture, Sachsen-Anhalt, gables, old buildings, picturesque, historic town

PMR068K-13
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre: the twin Gothic towers of the 13th century St.Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables, Sachsen-Anhalt

PMR068K-07
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, was built in the 18th century. It now houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens

PMR068K-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Renaissance facade with the figure of Neptune from the Neptune Fountain in the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-05
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the "Römisches Haus" , erected 1892-7 for Duke Carl August, is furnished in Roman style.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-04
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Garden House", his home from 1776-1782 and favourite writing spot.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Renaissance facade of the Lucas Cranach House (1549) on the Market Place.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-02
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with some fine Renaissance facades.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR068K-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the modern part of the Schloss Museum contains a fine collection of German old masters.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: a Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) shopfront on the Schlossgasse.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the statue of writer Johann Gottfried Herder (1776-1803) before the St. Peter and Paul's Church where he regularly preached the sermon.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: beautifully restored Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) house in Graben (street).
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: renovated houses in the old centre of the town.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, Thuringia

PMR067K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the famous statue of friends Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller who lived here.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR067K-31
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lucas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Marktplatz (Market Place) with Rathaus (Town Hall) (c.1500, but remodelled in the 19th century) and Neptune Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, Thuringia, European city of culture 1999, 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

PMR065K-08
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, colourful frescoes on the walls of the church verandah.

PMR065K-07
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, colourful frescoes on the walls of the church verandah.

PMR065K-06
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, colourful frescoes in the roof of the church verandah.

PMR065K-05
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, part of the monastery courtyard, surrounded by galleries three storeys high.

PMR064K-22
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveta Petka Samardshiska Church dating from the 14th century, today finds itself in a pedestrian subway, surrounded by traffic.

PMR063K-32
Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: View of the town from the Assenovata Krepost (Fortress), established in the 11-12th century.

PMR063K-25
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Balabanov House, built in the early 19th century by Haji Panayat Lampsha, contains a rich display of the original interior furnishings.

PMR063K-21
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The second century AD Roman Amphitheatre is still used for open air shows and operatic performances.

PMR063K-20
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: Djumaya Square: exposed part of the 2nd century AD Roman Stadium, former site of glladiator fights.

PMR063K-07
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, Sveti Dimitar Solunski Church (12th century) in the Assen quarter.

PMR063K-04
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, showing the sole entrance through fortified gates to the hill-fortress, with the newly restored Patriarchal Church on the summit.

PMR063K-03
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries. Here, Balduin's Tower, where Emperor Balduin of Flanders was imprisoned in 1205 for the rest of his life.

PMR062K-16
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, showing the sole point of entry, and the entry gates from the town.

PMR062K-15
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the recently rebuilt Patriarchal Church on the summit.

PMR062K-14
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Sveti Dimitar Solunski Church (12th century) with Turkish-style houses facing the river.

PMR062K-13
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries. In the background the rocky escarpment beyond the town.

PMR062K-12
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. The fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, built on Thracian/Byzantine foundations in the 12th and 13th centuries.

PMR062K-11
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes depicting the Patriarchs in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

PMR062K-10
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes (of St. Peter and Paul) in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

PMR062K-09
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

PMR062K-08
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, 13/14th century frescoes in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

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

PMR061K-11
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Constanta: Remains of the third-century Roman wall and one of the gates in the centre of Constanta.

PMR059K-33
Moldova, Chisinau/Kishinev: the Russian-style Gufli Church, dating from the nineteenth century, showing the facade and tiled approach.

PMR059K-32
Moldova, Chisinau/Kishinev: the Russian-style Gufli Church, dating from the nineteenth century.

PMR432-11
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: popularly known as the "Milk Churn Gate", this structure was part of a 15th century defence system, badly damaged during WWII.
Keywords: metropolis, fortifications, historic, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR429-12
Madeira, Funchal: azulejos (tiles) depicting life as it used to be at the beginning of the last century: women embroidering before traditional thatched dwellings.
Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR417-06
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): main entrance gate to Kezmarok Castle, home of the Thököly family for several centuries.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, fortifications, defence, tower

PMR416-10
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): typical wooden houses of the German settlers of the Spis (Zips) area at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: cottages, Kesmark, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia

PMR414-07
Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad): some of the large houses, recently restored, with the turn-of-the-century Felix Zawojski house on the left.
Keywords: Karlsbad, architecture, cure, spa, mineral springs

PMR414-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Ellingen: main facade of the Residenz, seat of the Knights of the Teutonic Order for the Province of Southern Germany (Bailiwick of Franconia) for almost 500 years, until 1789. The present building dates mainly from the 18th century.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture, national heritage

PMR405-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago. Visble in this view are the fourth Rodendorf House and the Rübenach House, added in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Keywords: historic place, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle, turrets, mediaeval

PMR405-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Burg Eltz, on the Eifel Massif, is a mighty fortress dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It has been constantly expanded and is still in possession of the same families who lived there in th12th century, 33 generations ago.
Keywords: historic place, mediaeval, turrets, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR404-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: 15th-17th century castle in the Mosel Valley between Kobern and Gondorf, formerly surrounded by water.
Keywords: historic place, vinyard, defence, fortifications, national heritage

PMR403-11
Hungary, Eger: the 19th century cathedral.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR403-10
Hungary, Eger: the 19th century cathedral.
Keywords: Magyar, religious buildings, church, architecture

PMR402-09
Hungary, Budapest: the imposing facade of the main (east) railway station, built at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR400-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: 16th century Rotes Tor (Red Gate) from the south west.
Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, mediaeval, tower, fortifications

PMR400-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: 16th century Rotes Tor (Red Gate) from the central courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, Augustus Caesar, mediaeval, tower, fortifications

PMR399-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Füssen: the castle, which dominates the town, was the late 15th century residence of the Bishops of Augsburg.
Keywords: alpine, Gothic, fortified, fortifications, mediaeval, Fussen, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR558-09
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: the Japanese Cemetery testifies to the dangers of mother-of-pearl diving early in the 20th century, which brought prosperity to Broome.
Keywords: tropical, diver, graveyard

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

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

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

PMR543-12
Brasov: renovated 19th century houses on the Strada Castelului, with Timpa Hill behind.
Keywords: architecture, Romanian architecture

PMR543-1
Ceský Krumlov: sgraffito decorated walls of the 13th century lower castle, overlooked by the tower.
Keywords: historic town, picturesque town, heritage

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

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

PMR541-8
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: an oriel in the courtyrd of the Vlasský dvur (Italian Court), a fortified building where the silver ore was stored in the late 13th century.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, 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

PMR541-6
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: a drinking fountain in Palackého námestí, the main square of the town.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-5
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Stone Fountain, built in 1493-5 to conceal one of the town's water cisterns.
Keywords: historic town, Gothic architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-4
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: Kamenný dum (the Stone House), built by Briccius Gauske in 1489 for a nobleman involved in the mining business. The figures on the gable represent Adam and Eve.
Keywords: historic town, architecture, picturesque town, heritage

PMR541-3
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: the Archdean's Church of St. James, built between 1330 and 1420, was financed by wealthy silver miners.
Keywords: historic town, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-2
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of St. Barbara's Church (left), founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual "tent" roofs, and the Jesuit College.
Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR541-1
Kutná Hora prospered in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its silver mines and the authorisation to mint silver coin. Here: view of the facade of St. Barbara's Church, founded in 1388, and financed by the mining community, showing the unusual flying buttresses.
Keywords: historic town, religious buildings, architecture, heritage, picturesque town

PMR684-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: 14th century Gothic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) with 16th century gable by Adam Krafft and carillon with figures of the seven Electors swearing allegiance to the Emperor in 1356.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR683-10
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, with reflections in the water of the neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church, fishing boats, architecture

PMR683-09
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside, with an old anchor in the foreground. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-08
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-07
Greece, Island of Symi: a youngster fishing from the quay of the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-06
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, with its clear water, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-05
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR683-04
Greece, Island of Symi: the picturesque harbour of the town of Symi, surrounded by neo-classical houses clinging to the rocky hillside. Most houses date from the 19th century, when Symi's prosperity peaked under Ottoman rule.
Keywords: Greek Isles, architecture, fishing boats, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR682-10
Greece, Island of Nisyros: part of the ancient acropolis near Mandraki whose massive walls date from the fifth century BC, showing the remarkably accurately cut ashlars, using no mortar.
Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR682-08
Greece, Island of Nisyros: main gate to the ancient acropolis near Mandraki whose massive walls date from the fifth century BC.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR681-09
Greece, Island of Kos: view of the ruins of the Asklepieion from the top terrace (of three). Founded about the 5th century BC, it was here that Hippocrates practised his new theories of medical healing.
Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR681-08
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the village of Pandeli from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at top right.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR681-07
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR681-06
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR679-02
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: a row of re-erected wooden houses, typical dwellings of farmers and land workers of the 18th/19th century.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-01
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: 19th century wooden church with dome, from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, church, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-11
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: part of a wooden farmhouse from the late 18th/early 19th century from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-10
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: 18th century wooden church with part of the schoolhouse from early settlements.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR672-12
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: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-11
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: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-10
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: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

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

PMR672-08
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: the well-preserved east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure of Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-07
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 Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-06
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 Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-05
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, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR672-03
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 one of the four basins in the "cruciform cloister" of the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR669-11
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: the Stadtmuseum in the historic "Zeughaus" (Arsenal), dating back to the fifteenth century, puts the city's history on display.
Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

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

PMR639-07
Macedonia, Ohrid: the church of St. John (Sv. Jovan) Kaneo, probably dating from the 13th century, occupies an idyllic site overlooking Lake Ohrid (Ohridsko Ezero).
Keywords: Byzantine architecture, national heritage, historic, Christian, Orthodox church

PMR639-02
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. View of the modern town from the Kala (citadel) whose walls go back to Roman and Byzantine times.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR639-01
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-12
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Keywords: Shqiperia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, historic town, Turkish houses, architecture

PMR638-09
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. The massive bastion (Kampana Tower and Citadel) and wall on the north side of the old town (Stari Grad) flanking the River Skurda, date back to the 13th century.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR638-08
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. High above the town, the 17th century church of Our Lady of the Remedy (Crkva Gospa od zdravlja) commands a fine view of the Gulf of Kotor.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR637-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: Fort Lovrijenac (left), with walls up to 12 metres thick, was built in the 11th century, and now hosts stage plays. On the right, part of the bastion Fort Bokar.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR636-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the 15th century town hall in the main square.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Remains of the town's first-century east gate, Porta Caesarea, with wagon wheel tracks in the paving clearly to be seen.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR636-04
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The statue of Gregorius of Nin, a 10th century Slavic religious leader, standing outside the north gate of the palace, was created by Ivan Mestrovic in 1929.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, monuments

PMR636-03
Croatia, Dalmatia, Split: Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman Emperor between 295 and 305 AD in a square format with side walls of about 200 metres. Most of the walls and substantial parts of the inner constructions have been preserved. The octagonal Cathedral of St. Domnius was built as his mausoleum by Diocletian, but turned into a catholic cathedral in the 7th century. It is 24 metres high and the walls are 2.75 metres thick. The Romanesque-Gothic belltower was added in the 13th century, but had to be rebuilt between 1890-1906 due to erosion.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Roman architecture, Romanesque architecture

PMR636-01
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: the 16th century City Sentinel (Gradsza Straza), built in Renaissance style, formerly housed a section of the National Museum.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-10
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Church of St. Donatus (Sv. Donata), a monumental round building dating from the 9th century, in pre-Romanesque style; the most imprtant preserved structure of its period in Dalmatia. Reconstructed Romanesque belltower behind.
Keywords: national heritage, historic town, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-10
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the black and white timber framed outer courtyard, with an old cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-09
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the timber framed buildings in the outer courtyard with ornamental cast-iron well yoke.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR634-08
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the tower and 3-storey "Palas" (partly 13th century) where the Landgraves lived.
Keywords: historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR634-07
Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR633-07
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the stone well in the square "Beim Tiergärtner Tor", with the fortified town wall in the background, and Albrecht Dürer's House (15th century timber framed) on the left.
Keywords: Nürnberg, cobbles, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR633-06
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: overlooking the town, the castle stands on a sandstone outcrop to the north. Its present appearance dates from the 15-16th centuries, including the 30-metre-high, round Sinwell Tower.
Keywords: Nürnberg, ramparts, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR633-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14th-15th century almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Gothic architecture

PMR633-04
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the market place (Hauptmarkt) with the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, which attracts visitors daily at noon to its Glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

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

PMR632-03
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Fishermen checking their nets on the quayside, with colourful fishing dinghies and the wall of the 17th century Kasbah behind.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

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

PMR632-01
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the quayside with colourful fishing boats and the 17th century Kasbah behind.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR631-12
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. Rows of colourful fishing boats moored at the quayside.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR631-11
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. The high walls of the 17th century Kasbah face the harbour which is mainly used by the colourful fishing boats.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR631-10
Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. View of the colourful fishing boats and reflections of the quayside buildings.
Keywords: Islamic, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR630-02
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. The minaret, 35 metres high, built in 724-8, the oldest part of the mosque, was formerly a watch tower. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR630-01
Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. View through an arch. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Keywords: Muslim, Maghreb, architecture, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR629-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the west end of the cathedral from Leichhof Square, the lantern tower showing later Gothic and Baroque influences.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the east end of the cathedral, showing the apse with blind arcades and dwarf gallery.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view from Liebfrauen Square.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR355-07
Belgium, Bruges: House ter Beurze, 15th century, in front of which business was negotiated, leading the family name "Beurze" to become the standard word for "stock exchange" in many languages,
Keywords: Brügge, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

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

PMR353-05
Belgium, Bruges: Gruuthuse Palace (15th century), former home of the Lords of Gruuthuse, now a museum.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR352-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Our Lady of the Rosary (17-18th century) carried by girls in Flemish costume. Originally from the Dominican Monastery, it now resides in the church of St. Walburga.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR628-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Kaiserburg or Imperial Castle, rebuilt during the 15th and 16th centuries after its destruction in 1420, stands on a sandstone outcrop in the north of the city.
Keywords: Nürnberg, fortress, fortifications, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR628-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Frauenkirche, a 14th century Gothic church, with 16th century gable designed by Adam Krafft, attracts visitors daily at noon to its glockenspiel with mechanical figures depicting the homage of the seven electors.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR628-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital, a 14-15th century Almshouse, astride the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR627-12
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: The Parish Church of San Gines, dating back to the 17th century, but extensively rebuilt and enlarged.
Keywords: religious building, Canary Islands, Christian, architecture

PMR627-05
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria was the island's capital until 1834, when Puerto del Rosario took that title. View of the ex-cathedral, Santa Maria, which dates from the 17th century.
Keywords: religious building, historic building, belltower, Spanish architecture, Christian, church, Canary Islands

PMR626-08
Spain, Lanzarote: Teguise, the former capital of the island until 1852, when the port of Arrecife took on that role, is one of the oldest towns in the Canary Islands, having been founded in 1418 by Maciot de Bethencourt. A number of well preserved historic buildings are to be found in the old centre. Here, the Parish Church of San Miguel/Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, dating back to the mid 15th century.
Keywords: traditional architecture, bell tower, clock tower, Christian, religious building, Spanish architecture, Canary Islands

PMR624-07
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: tiered stone seating in the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall, showing the orchestra and rear of the facade.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR624-06
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 "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall.
Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins

PMR624-05
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 "State Agora" with retaining walls - the southern wall has collapsed into the valley.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

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

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

PMR624-02
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a lintel stone with carved masks, removed from the theatre, with numerous rock tombs in the cliff behind.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR624-01
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: the vaulted entrance to the Roman amphitheatre, which was built into the cliff, adjacent to the rock tombs.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-12
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of the rock tombs, with some standing as independent buildings.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations

PMR623-11
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: a closer view of a plundered tomb, showing the stone imitation-log roof used as decoration.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR623-10
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans, as evidenced by the substantial Roman theatre. Here: general view of cliff where the majority of tombs are to be found.
Keywords: rock burials, excavations, archeology, Lycians, caves, Roman architecture

PMR622-10
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-09
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: this is believed to be the remains of a well known Roman lighthouse, mentioned a number of times in written histories. Reconstruction is planned.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-08
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the stage and orchestra of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-07
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: Partial view of the seating rows of the well preserved Roman amphitheatre.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

PMR622-06
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times.
Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity

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

PMR621-11
Germany, Thuringa, 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. Handsome Renaissance facades of former merchant houses on the Fischmarkt, the "Haus zum Breiten Herd" (1584) and the "Gildehaus".
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-10
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: "Kunsthalle", a patrician house with Renaissance facade, known as the "Haus zum Roten Ochsen" (1562), with St. Martin, dressed as a Roman legionnaire, on his ornate column.
Keywords: mediaeval city, German heritage, historic buildings, Lutherism, protestantism, mediaeval architecture

PMR621-08
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: Founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic centre. Here: Marienplatz and Marientor, the sole remaining town gate and tower, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables

PMR621-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR621-02
Germany, Thuringa, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the tower and south entrance to the Stadtschloss, parts of which date back to the 15th century.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR621-01
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Lucas Cranach House in the Market Place, built in 1549 in Renaissance style, where the artist spent the last year of his life (1553).
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999, gables

PMR620-12
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Russian Orthodox Church in the historic town cemetery, built 1859-62 for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlova, daughter-in-law of Archduke Carl August.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-11
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Goethe's "Gartenhaus" in Ilm Park, his favourite retreat, where he lived and wrote from 1776 to 1782.
Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-10
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: south entrance and oldest part of the Stadtschloss, which now contains the town's art gallery with a fine collection of German old masters (Cranach, Dürer, Friedrich Dürck).
Keywords: German heritage, belltower, clocktower, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-09
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the Parish Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built 1498-1500 as Gothic but converted to Baroque 1735-45, where the poet and critic, Johann Gottfried Herder (1744-1803) used to preach.
Keywords: German heritage, Christian, Religious Building, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR620-08
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Theaterplatz, with the German National Theatre, the famous statue of Goethe and Schiller, and colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-07
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the well known statue of the authors and friends, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller, stands before the German National Theatre in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-06
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the residence of Friedrich von Schiller, the famous author, who lived here from 1802 until his death in 1805.
Keywords: German heritage, European city of culture 1999, German architecture

PMR617-11
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Burg Prunn, perched high on its rocky crag above the Altmühl Valley, dates back to the eleventh century or earlier.
Keywords: defensive position, fortified castles, inaccessible, romantic castles, mediaeval castles, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR616-10
Bulgaria, Rila: Rilski Monastery, 1100 metres high in the Rila Mountains, is the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. Built on the site of the hermit, Ivan Rilski's retreat in the 10th century, it has been rebuilt a number of times. Here, the monastery church, renowned for its numerous colourful frescoes.
Keywords: Orthodox churches, Bulgarian architecture, religious buildings, Byzantine

PMR616-03
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. Here: hotel-mexana on the main street, with luxuriant vine on the porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-02
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: entrance to a hotel-mexana with vine-covered wooden porch.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR616-01
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here. Here: Kordopuolos Kashta (House), built in 1754 (top) belonged to a famous wine merchant. It is reputed to have been the largest and most luxurious house in Bulgaria.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-12
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: view over the rooftops to the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-11
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: Turkish-style houses on the main street, down the centre of which flows a stream.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-10
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: typical houses dominated by the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR615-03
Bulgaria, Sofia: Sveti Georgi Church in the form of a rotunda, dates back to the 4th century, when it was built on the site of a Roman temple, now finds itself in the inner court of the Sheraton Balkan Hotel. In the foreground are the foundations of two 13/14th century houses.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, early Christian

PMR614-06
Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: Sveta Bogorodiza Church, two and a half kilometres south of the town and perched high on a rocky crag, was formerly part of the Byzantine fortress established in the 11/12th century.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church

PMR614-04
Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: Sveta Bogorodiza Church, two and a half kilometres south of the town and perched high on a rocky crag, was formerly part of the Byzantine fortress established in the 11/12th century. View from the ruins of the fortress.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church

PMR614-03
Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the columned entry porch, decorated with frescoes, with the monastery church behind.
Keywords: religious building, Orthodox church, Byzantine style, monks, retreat

PMR614-02
Bulgaria: Batchkovo Monastery, in the Rodopi Mountains, was founded in the 12th century but several times rebuilt. It is the second largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. View of the Byzantine-style church and colourful flower gardens.
Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Byzantine style, Orthodox church

PMR613-06
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: The Roman amphitheatre from the second century AD is still used for open air filmshows and operatic performances. The stage and orchestra with a wonderful view over the city behind.
Keywords: Roman remains, stone seating

PMR612-12
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: partially restored ruins of the palace of the Bulgarian rulers on Tsarevets Hill, originally extending to 6000 square metres.
Keywords: historical site, archeological excavations, ruined fortifications, defence towers, battlements, fortifications, Bulgarian heritage, archeological site

PMR612-11
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 fortifications on the west side of Tsarevets Hill and the rock escarpments surrounding the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

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

PMR612-09
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 sole entry to the fortified Tsarevets Hill, along a narrow ridge and through several fortified gateways.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-08
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. Antique shops in Georgi C. Rakovski Street, built in the traditional Turkish style with tiled fronts.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-07
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: Georgi C. Rakovski Street, with its Turkish-style, tiled frontages, is now a pedestrian zone with many souvenir shops.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-06
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: houses in the old quarter of the town, perched in terraces on the lip of the gorge.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-05
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: monument to the Assen Brothers.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-04
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 main north-south arterial road tunnels under the town.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-03
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:Gurko Street, in the old quarter, with Gurko Hotel-Mechana (near the yellow taxi).
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-02
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: part of the town, showing the River Yantra, the main road, and the fortification wall.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR612-01
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: fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with recently rebuilt Patriarchal Church on the summit.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-12
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 town from the fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with a defence tower and a surviving Ionic column in the foreground.
Keywords: historical site, archeological excavations, ruined fortifications, defence towers, battlements, fortifications, Bulgarian heritage, archeological site

PMR611-11
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: "Execution Rock" ("Lobna skala") where condemned prisoners were forced to jump to their deaths.
Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

PMR611-10
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 a fortified tower and wall, with remaining foundations of dwellings (right), and showing the rock escarpment which surrounds the town.
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

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

PMR609-12
Moldova, part of the USSR until 1991, was formerly Romanian "Bessarabia" until annexed by the Russians. With a population of 4.4million, it is one of the poorest countries of Europe. Here: the Russian-style Gufli Church, dating from the nineteenth century in Chisinau.
Keywords: religious building, onion domes, Christian

PMR609-11
Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda seen through the traditional decorated gateway arch.
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious architecture, Romanian architecture, religious building, monks

PMR609-10
Romania, Moldavia, Petru Voda: The 20th century monastery at Petru Voda painted with the traditional age-old frescoes.
Keywords: Orthodox church, religious building, Romanian architecture, religious architecture, monks

PMR602-10
Malta, Valletta: Baroque facade of the 16th century Auberge de Castille, Leon e Portugal, built by Gerolamo Cassar.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-11
Spain, Toledo: Puerta del Sol, a Mudejar construction, dates mainly from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-10
Spain, Toledo: Puente de San Martin (12th century), is defended by two gate-towers.
Keywords: architecture

PMR601-06
Spain, Madrid: Casa de la Panaderia in the Plaza Mayor, with equestrian statue of Philip III by Giovanni da Bologna (17th century).
Keywords: architecture, statuary

PMR600-10
Spain, Segovia: the late-Gothic cathedral (16th century) from outside the city.
Keywords: cathedral, Gothic architecture

PMR600-08
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: facade of Santa Maria del Campo Collegiate Church (12th-15th centuries) with tympanum carved with the adoration of the Magi.
Keywords: Romanesque architecture

PMR600-04
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: Torre (Tower) de Hercules, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is the oldest lighthouse in the world. Restored in 1791 by Eustaquio Giannini.
Keywords: Roman architecture, lighthouse

PMR600-03
Spain, Oviedo: Gothic arches of the cloisters of the cathedral, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: Gothic architecture, cloisters

PMR599-09
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. 15th century Infantado Tower which serves as the town hall.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR599-05
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. 10th century church of Nuestra Senora de Lebena, with loft peaks behind.
Keywords: hiking country, rugged mountains

PMR598-03
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: church of Ayios Ioannis (17th century), the official cathedral of the city, where the archbishops are still consecrated.

PMR598-02
Cyprus, Nicosia/Lefkosa: courtyard of the Hadjiyeorgakis Kornesios mansion, former home of the eponymous dragoman at the end of the 18th century; at present home of the Cyprus Ethnological Museum.

PMR597-09
Austia, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: courtyard of the abbey, with the snow-covered mountains of the Gesäuse in the background.

PMR597-08
Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the church from a window of the convent.

PMR597-07
Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: view of the abbey with its reed-fringed lake.

PMR597-06
Austria, Styria: Admont Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 11th century, but reconstructed after a fire in 1865: the twin spires of the church.

PMR597-01
Austria, Styria, Bruck an der Mur: Flamboyant Gothic arcade of the Kornmesserhaus, erected for Pankras Kornmess at the end of the 15th century.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic

PMR594-03
Mexico City: Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe, built in the XVIII century, replacing the original church of 1533, is threatened by subsidence.

PMR593-01
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the volcano Popocatepetl, with the town of Cholula in the middleground, from the base of the pyramid.

PMR592-12
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the town of Cholula and some of its dozens of churches, from the pyramid.

PMR592-11
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Belltowers of the church, built on the summit of the pyramid by Cortes, Nuestra Senora de los Remedios.

PMR592-10
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Cross of the summit church, with the volcano Ixtaccihuatl's snow-covered peak in the distance.

PMR592-09
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. The town of Cholula with the volcano Popocatepetl (5452 metres) behind from the top of the pyramid.

PMR592-08
Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. View of the town of Cholula and the volcano Ixtaccihuatl (5286 metres) from the top of the pyramid.

PMR590-03
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Blue-flowered shrub, with the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" in the background.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-02
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Ball Court (juego de pelota), much smaller than Chichen Itza's, with lower target ring. On the same axis lies the entrance to the "Nunnery Quadrangle" in the background.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-01
Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The "Soothsayer's Pyramid", seen from a window of the "Palace of the Governor".
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-12
Mexico: Uxmal (in the Maya language = thrice built), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. View of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" and the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" from the "Palace of the Governor".
Keywords: Maya

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

PMR589-10
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. House of the Turtles (Casa de las Tortugas), the cornice of which is decorated with turtles, each different.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-09
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Part of the north building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" - a complex arrangement of geometric elements.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-08
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Double-headed serpent bars on the east building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" (Cuad. de las Monjas).
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-07
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The main flight of steps of the "Soothsayer's Pyramid". Four previous pyramids lie within.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-06
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. The "Soothsayer's Pyramid", 38 metres high, is one of the steepest sided Maya pyramids.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-04
Mexico, Merida: Palacio de Gobierno (Government House), built in the late XIX century, houses murals depicting the history of the Yucatan.

PMR583-08
Nicaragua, Granada: Beautifully restored facade of the Convento de San Francisco, dating from 16th century but rebuilt in 1867 after William Walker's attack.
Keywords: convent

PMR581-12
Russia, Moscow: The Armoury Museum in the Kremlin, built in the 19th century, houses a huge collection of jewellery and precious objects, the treasure of the tsars.

PMR580-11
Russia, Goritzi: Granovitaya Tower, dating from the 16th century, with part of the fortified defence walls of the Kirillo-Byelozerski Monastery in Goritzi. Founded in 1397, the second largest in Russia.

PMR578-02
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg: Tübingen Rathaus (Town Hall) was built in 15th century, sgraffiti added in 1876, with astronomical clock (1511) by Stöfler.

PMR577-02
Cyprus, Kalopanagiotis: Courtyard of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis at Kalopanagiotis, dating in part from the 11th century. Within are well preserved frescoes from 13-15th centuries.

PMR574-03
Romania, Baia Mare: Cathedral of the Holy Trinity at Baia Mare, with 14th century Gothic Stephen's Tower behind.

PMR665-12
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: the Temple of Zeus, which stands on a prominence dominating the city, was built in about 165 AD, and has been badly damaged by earthquakes. It is under constant (French) restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-11
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: top part of the stone stairway, leading through another gate, to the Temple of Artemis, whose columns are just visible.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-10
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: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR665-09
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: remains of the monumental Propylaeum and stone stairway up to the Temple of Artemis, built 150-170 AD, and the most important temple in the city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-08
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: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR665-07
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: the Triumphal Arch of Hadrian, built for the Emperor's visit in 129 AD, is under constant restoration.
Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site

PMR664-12
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: the Obelisk Tomb, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC on top of an earlier building, the Bab as-Siq Triclinium (a dining room for feasts), which has badly weathered Doric columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-07
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: the Hellenistic facade of Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC. Known as "The Monastery" due to subsequent use for Christian worship.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR664-05
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: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns. The town of Wadi Musa is visible in the distance.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR664-03
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: Al-Deir ("The Monastery"), a remarkably well preserved Nabataean tomb, larger than the "Treasury", carved from the rock in the third century BC; the forecourt was originally surrounded by columns.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR567-12
England, Staffordshire: Shugborough House (National Trust), home of Lord Lichfield (the Anson family): front portico, designed by Samuel Wyatt in the 18th century. Bluebells in foreground.

PMR567-01
Cyprus: Castle of Kolossi, headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, probably built in 15th century.
Keywords: fortress

PMR663-10
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-08
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the entire building from above, showing the lower temenos with its triple colonnade.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-06
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: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR663-05
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, showing the well-preserved seats of the theatron, at the heart of the building.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR663-04
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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC: view of the lower temenos with its triple colonnade, from the theatron. Opposite: the ruins of the Temple of the Winged Lions:
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR662-09
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: the Theatre, built by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, was enlarged to a capacity of 8,500 persons by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, slicing through many rock tombs in the rear wall.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR658-04
France, Périgord: Chateau de Fénelon displays its formidable defences. It dates back to 13th century, but most of the present structure was built in the 16th century. Note the "lauze" stone roofs.
Keywords: mediaeval, castle, fortifications, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR657-06
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: rich flora on one of the ancient barrows from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, fortifications

PMR657-05
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura - the enormous house of a prince or chief, nowadays used for local assemblies.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, thatched roof

PMR657-04
Germany, Baden-Württemburg: reconstructed Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC on Heuneburg Hill, in the Swabian Jura - view of the defensive wall with weapons embrasures.
Keywords: mediaeval town, picturesque, fortifications

PMR655-11
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces, which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Surmounting the terraces is a partially completed Temple of the Sun, abandoned for unknown reasons.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-10
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The precisely-built terraces (right), which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Manyaraki Square centre left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-09
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left.
Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR655-01
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.

"La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Baroque

PMR654-12
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.

"La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century.
Keywords: High Andes, Baroque, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR653-09
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: Iglesia de San Pedro, dating from 17th century, is said to be the second oldest church in the country.
Keywords: High Andes, Andean village, street scene, religious architecture, Catholic church

PMR649-09
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The steps and remaining columns at the front of the Chalcidium, facing on to the Via Trionfale (Cardo). Inside was a colonnaded portico and temple to Augustus and Venus. Built in the first century AD by Augustus. The Arch of Trajan stands on the right.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR649-06
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Byzantine Gate on the Via Trionfale (Cardo) built by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

PMR648-01
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The amphitheatre was built on a hillside about 3 kilometres from the centre, in the first century AD, and held about 16,000 spectators.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city

PMR647-08
Libya, Fezzan, Murzuq: formerly a prosperous trading town as capital of the chiefs of the Awlad Muhammad tribe for some hundreds of years, Murzuq lost its influence with the opening of sea trade and end of their rule in 1813.
View of the 13th century Ottoman fortress Quala át Turk through a well preserved mud brick door arch.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, barren, mud brick buildings, Berber architecture

PMR647-06
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Foundations of a stone building from Roman times.
Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR647-05
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. General view of the site, with some of the highest surviving walls of the Garamantian city.
Keywords: Maghreb, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR647-04
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Evidence of Roman influence - a wellhead of hewn stone and the lower walls of a stone building in the background.
Keywords: Maghreb, Roman architecture, Garamantes, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR647-03
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Excavated mud walls of early dwellings.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR647-02
Libya, Fezzan, Garama: ruined site of the Garamantian capital city, founded in about the first century AD, with mud brick buildings. Partially excavated by the Italians in the 1930s. Part of the breached perimeter wall.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR645-08
Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: overhanging rocks, their bases eroded into caves by sand and wind and undoubtedly used by desert peoples for centuries.
Keywords: Maghreb, rock formations, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR643-12
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). View through the gate tower to the medina, with ornamental parapet.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

PMR643-11
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). View of the courtyard from the roof of a house in the medina, with the Jebel Acacus Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

PMR643-10
Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). A courtyard in the medina with the top of the minaret of the nearby mosque visible.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

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Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). One of the narrow streets in the medina, lined with mud brick walls.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

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Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The path up to the fortress, begun by the Ottoman and finished by the Italians ca. 1935.
Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

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Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The abandoned mud brick medina dates back to the 12th century.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

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Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The modern outskirts of the town, with the peaks of the Jebel Acacus in the distance.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

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Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). A mud brick gateway with ornamental parapet, and beyond, the Turkish fortress.
Keywords: Maghreb, historical oasis town, Tuareg architecture, adobe, mud brick buildings, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren

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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 apogee 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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage.
Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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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 apogee 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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

The headless statue of Flavius Tullus on a fountain at the corner of the Antonine Temple. He was the commissioner of the aqueduct which supplied the city with its water.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

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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 apogee 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. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.

An example of the inspired stone carving on a piece of fallen masonry, with the capital of a Corinthian column behind.
Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic

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