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PMR139-10 Italy, Rome: the Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museum with the Court of the Pigna, from the top of the dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Pope, Christian, Catholic, panorama
PMR139-08 Italy, Rome: the Court of the Pigna (pine cone) inside the Vatican Museum. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city
PMR130-01 Monaco, Cote d'Azur, Monte Carlo: approaching the Principality from Menton, the high-rise buildings dominate the modern city. Tennis courts in the foreground. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, colourful, wealthy, exclusive, prosperous, low-tax, tax haven, resort, holiday, principality
PMR121-06 Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the Kollegien Church, Cathedral, Franciscan Church, St. Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress. On the right, the Festspielhaus, formerly the court stables. Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg
PMR118-03 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: in the central court of the Hospital Bastion, built by Leonhard Weidmann. Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables
PMR117-01 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Town Hall inner court, rebuilt in 1593 by master builder Guldinast. Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: Town Hall inner court, rebuilt in 1593 by master builder Guldinast. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Renaissance
PMR109-12 Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: statues of Ramesses II in the Great Court which was added by him. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-03 Egypt, Memphis: the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (or Mastaba), oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Designed by the court architect and vizier, Imhotep. In the foreground Egyptians demonstrate how the cut limestone is smoothed, using loose sand as grinding material. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-02 Egypt, Memphis: the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (or Mastaba), oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Designed by the court architect and vizier, Imhotep. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR080-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fountain in the Hofgarten, with temple (1615) and dome of the old Army Museum in the backlground Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, Court gardens, flowerbeds, colourful
PMR080-03 Germany, Bavaria, Neuburg an der Donau: the Hofkirche (Court Church)(1618). Keywords: architecture, Baroque, Neuburg on the Danube, church, monument
PMR008-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Theatinerkirche (Theatine Church of St. Cajetan), built between 1663 and 1690 in high Baroque style, from the Hofgarten, with fountain in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, Court gardens, picturesque, historic, colourful
PMR-D9081 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Palace of Justice, the work of French architect Norbert Maillart, was inaugurated in 1910. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, Latin America, capital city, architecture, supreme court, court of justice, law courts
PMR-D8609 Chile. Santiago: Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago in Plaza de Armas, completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, now houses the National History Museum. Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, culture, Baroque style
PMR-D8607 Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, with Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago (right), completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, which now houses the National History Museum, and the cathedral facade on the far side of the square. Keywords: South America, Baroque style, culture, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D8601 Chile. Santiago: Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia, the Chilean Supreme Court. Keywords: South America, judiciary, law court, classical, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D7702 England, Sussex, Seaford: Stratheden Court, Marine Parade, provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly. Keywords: architecture, homes, retirement , flats
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-D6088 England, Worcestershire, Croome: fireplace by Robert Adam in the saloon of Croome Court (National Trust). Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, design, classical, sculpture
PMR-D6087 England, Worcestershire, Croome: the church, in the grounds of Croome Court (National Trust) was erected 1763 to complete the landscape envisaged by "Capability" Brown. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, countryside, meadow, shrubbery
PMR-D5885 Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation
PMR-D4547 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: the law courts. Keywords: gardens, architecture, statue, ministry, justice, offices, administration
PMR-D4546 The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: the law courts. Keywords: gardens, architecture, statue, ministry, justice, offices, administration
PMR-D2891 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the coat of arms of the Grand Master Emery d'Amboise with flamboyant style framing and crowned with a fleur de lys, on the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2855 Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Above the steps is the artistically carved coat of arms of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D0846 Myanmar, Yangon: the Law Courts on Strand Road. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0382 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the pool amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens). Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park
PMR-D0381 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the lake amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens). Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park
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-D0150 England, London: winter skating rink in the court of Somerset House. Keywords: architecture, winter sports, Christmas tree, ice rink
PMR365-12 Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the "Amtsgericht" or County Court building with elaborate crest on the frieze and ornate window mouldings. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval, Baroque
PMR331-07 Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, cannon, ceremony
PMR331-06 Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, ceremony
PMR325-12 USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets with costumed court lady posing in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, period dress, pretty girl, model, Peterhof
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
PMR317-01 Poland, Cracow: graceful arcades surround the inner court of Wawel Castle on four sides. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage
PMR309-01 Germany, West Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, completed in 1710. View through the main gate showing the equestrian statue of the Great Elector in the Court of Honour. Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Baroque
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
PMR297-03 Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. Here: view of the inner court with the keep, the only part remaining of the original mediaeval castle (1337). Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval
PMR275-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Tudor architecture reminiscent of Hampton Court and an old village cross help to provide an authentic picture of England. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR254-08 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: main facade of the Rohan Palace, designed by the Paris court architect Robert de Cotte for the Cardinal-Prince-Bishop Armand-Gaston de Rohjan-Soubise in 1742. It now houses the Art Gallery, Museum of Decorative Arts, and the Archeological Museum. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR-D3327 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): erected by Elector Johann Georg I in 1621-2 the fortified Magdalenenburg in the Königstein Fortress provided living quarters for the court in the 2 upper storeys while the ground floor housed the provision store, below which was the wine cellar. On the right the clocktower (1901) with two bells. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, defence, fortifications, historic
PMR-D1593 Nepal, Patan: old wooden carvings on the gallery of an inner court. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR196-08 Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: the law courts, built in the late 19th century. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, colourful
PMR183-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663. In the foreground, the temple in the Court Garden (Hofgarten), dating from 1615 and crowned with the figure of Bavaria amid colourful flowerbeds. Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, Baroque
PMR183-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663, seen from the temple in the Court Garden (Hofgarten). Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, Baroque
PMR182-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the twin towers and dome of the Theatine Church of St. Kajetan (Theatinerkirche) begun in 1663, seen from the Court Garden (Hofgarten). Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic, fountain, Baroque
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
PMR-D2397 Iran, Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel) was built in the early Zand period, as part of Karim Khan's royal court. It has four corner towers featuring ornamental brickwork, the south-eastern one leaning outwards due to subsidence. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, fortress, castle, fortifications
PMR-D2396 Iran, Shiraz: Arg-e Karim Khan (Citadel) was built in the early Zand period, as part of Karim Khan's royal court. It has four corner towers featuring ornamental brickwork, the south-eastern one leaning outwards due to subsidence. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, fortress, castle, fortifications
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-D1907 England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the walled east court, with the avenue of limes in the background. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR-D1904 Somerset: south-facing herbacious border in the East Court of Montacute House (NT). Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR-D1900 England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front with ballustraded wall of the east court. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR-D1896 England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: entrance to the east court. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR495-10 Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view of the Minoan ruins from the north-west, showing the grand stairway and the central court. Keywords: national heritage, excavations, historic, archeological, archeology, architecture
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
PMR129K-07 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Supreme Court of Canada on Wellington Street. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR108K-34 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: restoration work on the Renaissance inner court of the Schloss, with the Hausmannsturm (tower) on the right. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR093K-14 Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Double Eagle arms above the Inner Gate of the Imperial Castle, which separates the Forecourt from the Inner Court. Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, gateway
PMR022K-20 UAE, Dubai: Dubai Courts of Justice. Keywords: architecture, justice, law courts
PMR008K-19 Romania, Bucharest: Ceausescu's "House of the People" ("Casa Poporului"), now known as the "Palace of Parliament" ("Palatul Parlamentului") is the second largest building in the world, in terms of surface area occupied, after the Pentagon in the USA. One sixth of the city of Bucharest was bulldozed to provide the space for it in 1984. Today it houses the Chamber of Deputies, Constitutional Court, and an international conference centre.and has 3100 furnished rooms, including 64 reception halls. Beneath the edifice is a nuclear bunker 20 metres deep. View of the main facade. Keywords: architecture, superlatives
PMR035K-13 Namibia, Windhoek: The Kudu monument, a local landmark, with the high court buildings behind.
PMR059K-36 Romania, Moldavia: Galati, Moldavia's main port and gateway to the Danube Delta, has also the largest steel works in the country. Here, the Palatul Justitiei (Law Courts).
PMR424-02 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with the Hofkirche (Court Church) and castle and flower gardens in the foreground. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR424-01 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the castle with its tower and spire, and part of the Hofkirche (Court Church) on the left. Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque
PMR420-09 Germany, Hamburg: Law Courts Building, with allegorical statues in the foreground. Keywords: metropolis, bronze figures, architecture, port, harbour, city
PMR420-08 Germany, Hamburg: Mercury statue in Sieveking-Platz, with Law Courts and TV Tower behind. Keywords: metropolis, bronze figures, Hermes, monument, port, harbour, city
PMR418-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hofgarten, or Court Garden, with fountain and temple, dating from 1615, crowned by a copy of the Bavaria figure modelled by Hubert Gerhard in 1590. Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, gardens, flora and fauna, München, architecture
PMR418-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Hofgarten, or Court Garden, with the Theatine Church in the background. Keywords: botanical, colourful, flowers, gardens, flora and fauna, München, architecture
PMR418-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the arcaded, Renaissance courtyard of the former Royal Bavarian Mint, built 1563-67 as a part of the royal court, and taken over for the Royal Mint in 1809. Newly renovated and opened to the public. Keywords: München, heritage, historic, architecture
PMR373-03 Australia, Sydney: living accommodation at Franceen Court, Arncliffe. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR565-3 Hawaii, Honolulu: Judiciary Building (Aliiolani Hall), completed in 1874, flying the flags of the U.S.A. and Hawaii. On the left is the bronze statue of King Kamehameha, almost invisible under the load of garlands (lei) as customary on festival days. Keywords: architecture, law courts
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
PMR667-06 Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: facades on the Kloster-Platz, with the Ratsapotheke (court apothecary) (1550) with two different sun dials, on the corner. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque
PMR631-03 Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. View from the watch tower, showing the central court, (into which the entire population would crowd in times of danger), the twin minarets of the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and the surrounding burial ground. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture
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
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
PMR589-03 Mexico, Chichen Itza: carved relief on the east wall of the ball court showing a kneeling man who has just been beheaded, with his spurting blood. Believed to be the captain of the winning team. Keywords: Maya
PMR589-02 Mexico, Chichen Itza: east wall of the ball court (juego de pelota) showing the goal or target ring, surmounted by the square Temple of the Jaguars Keywords: Maya
PMR589-01 Mexico, Chichen Itza: view of the ball court (juego de pelota), at 90 metres, the longest known, with the Temple of the Jaguars (tallest building) and southern grandstand/temple. Keywords: Maya

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