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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-D11147 Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: carrot, tomato and other vegetable stalls in the Monday weekly market. Keywords: buying & selling, colourful, commerce, food display, seller, trader, trading
PMR-D11146 Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: green and red grapes in the Monday weekly market. Keywords: buying & selling, colourful, commerce, food display, fruit, juicy, sweet, tempting, trading, vine products, vineyard
PMR-D11145 Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens and other trinkets in the Monday weekly market. Keywords: buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, souvenirs, striking, trading
PMR-D11144 Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: a mass of glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens in the Monday weekly market. Keywords: blue, buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, striking, trading
PMR-D11143 Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: apple and fruit stalls in the Monday weekly market. Keywords: buying & selling, colourful, commerce, food display, juicy, sweet, tempting , trading
PMR-D8597 Chile. Santiago: neo-classical edifice in the centre of Santiago. Keywords: South America, commerce, architecture, Latin America
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-D8185 Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Norwegian two-masted sailing ship "Loyal", moored in the harbour. Keywords: Scandinavia, maritime, vessel, boat, picturesque, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, port
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-D8028 Sweden, Gothenburg: view of the Göta Älv (river) and harbour installations from the top of the Lilla Bommen building (86 metres). Keywords: Scandinavia, panorama, port, dockyard, shipping, commerce
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-D4941 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Upal on the Karakoram Highway: Monday market. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming, hardware, ironmongery
PMR-D4940 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: a youngster surveys the market from his bicycle-mounted seat. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming, child
PMR-D4939 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: locally made hay forks for sale. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4938 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: an Uighur woman takes her purchases home. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming, costume, clothes
PMR-D4937 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: buying vegetables from an Uighur trader. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4936 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: an Uighur woman in bright red embroidered dress. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming, costume, clothes
PMR-D4935 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: the butcher's stall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4934 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: an Uighur man with typical headgear. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4933 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: a truckload of fat-tail sheep leaving for home. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4932 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: two Uighur women wearing typical brightly-coloured dresses. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4931 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: an Uighur with typical headgear. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming
PMR-D4488 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of part of the port, with harbour basin and ferry terminals. Reclaimed land for future expansion at top left. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, shipping, boats, trade, commerce
PMR284-07 Turkey, Izmir: one of the wooden general cargo boats unloading on the Atatürk Caddesi. Keywords: colourful, ship, trading, maritime, commerce, quay, jetty
PMR-D2411 Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. A colourful fabric store. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs
PMR-D2410 Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs
PMR-D2409 Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars: a former caravanserai in the middle of the bazaar, now a pleasant shopping square Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs
PMR-D2398 Iran, Shiraz: Bazar-e Vakil (Vakil Bazaar), the most famous of the Shiraz bazaars, one of the finest accomplishments of the Zand period architects. A picture store in the foreground. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, trade, commerce, buying, selling, soukh, souvenirs
PMR532-04 Iraq, Mosul: a DIY paint stall in the market. Keywords: Muslim, street scene, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, bustle, commerce, buying, selling
PMR532-03 Iraq, Mosul: a dress shop in the bazaar. Keywords: Muslim, soukh, market, street scene, colourful, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, commerce, buying, selling
PMR532-02 Iraq, Mosul: a young man selling cakes, carried on his head. Keywords: Muslim, street scene, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, bustle, commerce, buying, selling
PMR532-01 Iraq, Mosul: in the vegetable market. Keywords: Muslim, street scene, selling, buying, commerce, bustle, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, colourful
PMR531-12 Iraq, Mosul: a street scene near the market. Keywords: Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, bustle, commerce, buying, selling
PMR521-05 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: the docks, overlooked by Monte Pellegrino, with angler in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, port, cranes, ships, industry, commerce, trade, metropolis
PMR516-08 Italy, Campania, Salerno: the container port, with the city in the background. Keywords: metropolis, harbour, commerce, industry, trade, corniche
PMR123K-13 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: left to right, Etisalat Building, Dubai Municipality Building, Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, and Chamber of Commerce, on Dubai Creek. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR112K-19 Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Burrard Inlet, Container Port, railway marshalling yard and North Vancouver. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard, commerce, exports, imports, trade
PMR111K-26 USA, Seattle WA: the docks, with giant cranes and the city skyline in the background.. Keywords: metropolis, import, export, maritime trade, trade, commerce
PMR111K-25 USA, Seattle WA: container ship being unloaded in the docks, with giant cranes. Keywords: metropolis, import, export, maritime trade, trade, commerce
PMR022K-22 UAE, Sharjah: the port with dhows and fishing boats and the new city in the background. Keywords: shipping, harbour, commerce
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
PMR382-08 Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: classical facade of the Australian Bank of Commerce building, currently being used as a furniture store. Keywords: gold mining town, architecture
PMR550-2 United Arab Emirates, Sharjah: Part of the thriving port, with dhows and fishing boats; the fish market is on the quay, extreme right. Keywords: shipping, international trade, mercantile, trading, commerce
PMR548-11 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, Etisalat Tower, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building with colourful canopies of boats awaiting tourist customers in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture
PMR548-03 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Department of Tourism Building, Dubai Municipality Building, Sheraton Hotel and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, from across Dubai Creek, with tourist boat in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert
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

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